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Useful Information
Tourist Office: Boulevard Alameda, 8. Tel: 943 48 11 66
The tourist office publishes a free guide to local events. www.sansebastianturismo.com
Post Office: C/ Urdaneta 7
Taxi numbers: 943 46 46 46 (Radio Taxi Donosti)
Free time suggestions
Beaches
The two beaches in the bay of ‘la Concha’ are ideal for sunbathing and swimming, whilst Zurriola, with its large waves, is popular amongst surfers.
Monte Urgell
An enjoyable walk up the hill takes you to the remains of a castle and statue of Christ at the summit. Great views from the top.
The old quarter
Plaza de la Constitución is at the heart of the old town – it used to be a bullring – look out for the numbers on the balconies, a ticket was sold for each numbered space. The surrounding narrow streets have many shops and places to sample the local ‘pintxos’ (tapas). The old quarter is an ideal location for a culture quest or similar.
San Telmo Museum
This modern and varied museum is worth a visit. The permanent exhibition covers Basque lifestyle and culture through the ages as well as art from the Basque country and elsewhere. There is also a calendar of temporary exhibitions on photography, design, society and more.
Price: free for under 18s, 3€ for student/over 65s/teacher card holders, €6 adults. Open Tues-Sun 10am-8pm Tel: 943 48 15 80 | http://www.santelmomuseoa.eus/
Aquarium
Large aquarium with a wide variety of fish and other sea creatures. It also includes a museum of naval history.
Open every day 10am-8pm (in the season). Price: Adults 13€, Students (aged 13-16) 9€ , children (4-12) €6.5 | Tel: 943 44 00 99 | http://aquariumss.com/
Monte Igueldo
The funicular takes you up the hill where there are stunning panoramic views, an old-fashioned funfair and a cafeteria. Funicular: Tel. 943 21 35 25 The bus can go up but there is an entrance fee.
Tren turístico
The tour departs every half-hour/hour (in peak/low season) from Paseo República de Argentina and lasts 40 mins. It covers the main sights of San Sebastian such as the Cathedral, Theatre and the “Kursaal” convention centre. Multi-lingual audio commentary. | Price: approx. 5€ | Tel: 943 42 29 73
Shopping
The many small shops in the old quarter are good for souvenirs, gifts and crafts. For chain clothing stores and the San Martin shopping mall, cross over the Boulevard to the pedestrian streets leading to the Cathedral.
Pintxos/Bars
The old quarter is best for bars, which have numerous plates of pintxos on offer. Take a plate and help yourself then count up your cocktail sticks at the end.
The above map is a suggested walking tour, which takes about an hour with explanations and photo time.
A – Tourist Office
B – Plaza de la Constitución
C – Museo San Telmo
D – Aquarium – Palacio del Mar
E – Church – Santa María del Coro