Tuesday, June 23, 2015

San Sebastián the corner by the Sea

an Sebastian is art, culture and music. The incessant cultural activity of the city covers all areas in all seasons.



   
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San Sebastián the corner by the Sea
How to get:
The closest airport is Hondarribia, but it's advisable to arrive at Bilbao there are better deals and is just 99km from San Sebastian, has very good train and bus connections.
Where to sleep;
Pension la Concha, is located just 50 meters from the famous La Concha beach. ** It is a very cozy, has the best views of the city and is one of the cheapest pension. Double room from 65 €. http://www.pensionlaconcha.net/
What to do;
The best example of contemporary sculpture which can be found in Donostia are the famous works of Jorge Oteiza and Eduardo Chillida, two of the most renowned sculptors of the Basque culture.
It is a city in constant dialogue between art, nature, San Sebastian and the Cantabrian. The best examples of his renowned sculptors find in the Paseo Nuevo, with Oteiza Empty construction, and the Wind Comb or Chillida monument to Fleming, in the mythical Paseo de la Concha.
Walking along the San Sebastian coastline, will allow you to admire the works of these artists with other architectural gems like the Palace of Congresses and Auditorium Kursaal, its stunning architecture designed by Rafael Moreno, it illuminates the rocks stranded on the breakwater of the beach Zurriola.
In addition, San Sebastián has a very full schedule of cultural events throughout the year including the famous International Film Festival (in September), dFeria (in June) addresses the best performing arts, the International Jazz Festival and Jazz Festival ( in July), the Musical Fortnight (August) or the Week of Fantastic and Horror Film Festival (in October).
An ideal place to pamper body and mind some plan is to enjoy the thermal baths and spas that update the seaside tradition of San Sebastian.
A must have in its bars, located in the old part around the Plaza de Guipúzcoa. Here you will enjoy the Basque cuisine between pinxo and pinxo.
Furthermore, in San Sebastián nightlife is unique. It has three areas of fashion one of the busiest places is the Old Town, the street Catholic Monarchs is the alternative area, located in the back of the Buen Pastor Cathedral and the Gros neighborhood is the most relaxed and intimate.

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