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Top 10 Things to Do in San Sebastian


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San Sebastian is a city that can keep visitors busy for a long time. With its great beaches, world-class cuisine and beautiful architecture, its hard to narrow down a list of top things to do in San Sebastian.

Despite the difficulty, here is a list of top 10 things to do in San Sebastian:

10. Eat a mouth-watering gelato at Gelateria Boulevard (Arcos del Boulevard, 20)

9. Spend a leisurely afternoon with a glass of wine or cup of coffee at one of the many outdoor cafes in San Sebastian

8. Visit the Mercado de la Bretxa, an underground food market in the center of San Sebastian

7. Party the night away at Etxekalte bar or Bataplan

6. Walk around admiring the beautiful buildings and San Sebastian architecture

5. Hike up to the top of the hill near the old town. Explore the old fort and admire the views of the city below.

4. Try surfing in San Sebastian’s Atlantic waters

3. Lie out on La Concha beach on a summer day

2. Eat dinner at a three star Michelin restaurant (Akelare restaurant is my favorite)

1. Spend an evening noshing on the best pintxos in the old town


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