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San Sebastián by train

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Discover San Sebastián

San Sebastián, on Spain’s northern coast, is a gastronomic paradise and seaside retreat. La Concha Beach is famed for its golden sands, while the Old Town offers pintxos bars and lively plazas. The San Telmo Museum highlights Basque culture, and the city’s Michelin-starred restaurants attract food lovers from around the world. San Sebastián combines natural beauty with culinary excellence.

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Short break to San Sebastián

A short jaunt to San Sebastián ticks all the boxes for the perfect city break by train.
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Discover San Sebastián

Get under the skin of San Sebastián on an overland journey by train through Spain, with time to discover the city sites and venture out into lesser-known suburbs.
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San Sebastian short break

Spend time in San Sebastián on the Bay of Biscay, where beaches, seafaring history and pintxos bars shape daily and night life.
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Bay of Biscay

Journey along the Bay of Biscay from France to Spain, mixing surf beaches, fishing towns, and food coasts.
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  • Concha Bay

    Concha Bay’s 1,500m of white sand make it one of Spain’s top city beaches. Enjoy sunbathing, seaside walks or watersports, and try surfing lessons to ride some of the country’s best waves.

  • Food tours of San Sebastián

    Join a Mimo food tour in San Sebastián to discover top pintxos bars, wine spots, and food shops. You can also take a cooking class to master Basque dishes and recreate the flavors at home.

  • La Parte Vieja

    Explore La Parte Vieja, San Sebastián’s old town, with its narrow streets, San Vicente Church, and Museo San Telmo, blending a 16th-century convent with a modern wing. Pintxos bars abound here too.

  • Monte Urgull and Castillo de la Mota

    Hike Monte Urgull in the old town to the 12th-century Castillo de la Mota. Inside, visit the Casa de la Historia museum and enjoy panoramic views of San Sebastián’s stunning bay.

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