San Sebastián

San Sebastián, known in Basque as Donostia, is the capital of the province of Gipuzkoa in the Basque Country of Spain. The city is set around the protected bay of La Concha, considered one of the most beautiful urban bays in Europe, with a crescent of sand backed by the promenade boulevard and the old town behind.

The city is internationally recognised for its gastronomic culture, particularly pintxos, the Basque version of tapas served in the bars of the Parte Vieja old town. The Semana Grande festival and the San Sebastián International Film Festival are among the major annual cultural events.

The Camino del Norte passes through the city, and pilgrims cross the Urumea river before leaving via the western suburbs toward Orio and Zarautz.