CHURCHES AND TOWERS
There is an assortment of churches in the old part of town and a cathedral.
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PLAZA'S
The boardwalks fronting onto the beach are the best place to sit and relax.
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MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES
Museo de San Telmo
This museum is free in a 16th century monastery on Plaza de Zuloaga. There is
a good art collection. Open Tues-Saturday.
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OTHER AREAS
Playa de la Concha and Play de Ondaretta
These crescent shaped beaches are packed in the summer months. It is possible
to swim from the shore to Isla de Santa Clara, a small island in the bay. Boats
also go out there but if you swim there are rafts that can be used as rest stops
out to the island. Leave someone to watch your possessions on the beach if you
go.
Monte Urgull
This hill overlooks the town and the beach and is only a 30 minute walk. Go to
Plaza de Zuloaga in the old town and take the staircase up. A statue of Christ
tops the hill.
Aquarium
This aquarium is at the base of the hill. Closed Monday in winters. Admission
cost applicable.
AROUND SAN SEBASTIAN
Costa Vasca is a rugged coast that attracts fewer tourists due to the cooler
weather, rough seas and odd terrorist action. It’s one of the prime surfing
locations in Spain but bring a wetsuit as the water is cold. Zarauz, only 15km
west of San Sebastian, stages a round of the World Surfing Championship in September
every year. Other towns to visit include Guetaria (Getaria) with a small beach
and fishing harbour and Mundaca (Mundaka) for surfing. Buses run to Zarauz and
Guesteria from San Sebastian, Bilbao and Guernica. Buses run from Guernica to
Bermeo via Mundaca. Hitch hiking is not too successful in this region.
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