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There are countless ways to spend an incredible day in San Sebastian! After living 60+ days there, I’ve narrowed down a curated list of my favorite restaurants, activities, and bars.
About Me: I’m a 27-year-old American from Atlanta, GA. I was attending Spanish school and working remotely during my time in San Sebastian (Winter/Spring 2023). I like to say my travel style is budget with a healthy mix of splurging on cultural, dining, and adventure experiences.
About this Guide:
Who? Even if you don’t fit my exact profile, you will find something that interests you! This guide is for a coffee lover, foodie, stroller of boardwalks, adventure seeker, avid shopper, sunset obsessor, live music aficionado, and self-declared wino.
What? A jam-packed day full of breakfast, activities, lunch, more activities, dinner, and even more activities! While I don’t include stops for museums and cathedrals, I would still consider this a day of sight-seeing from a more local, casual point of view.
When? This guide is can be effectively utilized year-round! Of course certain activities might be more comfortable in warmer weather, but that didn’t stop me from throwing on a beanie and puffer jacket and making my way around town!
Where? As someone who values walkability, San Sebastian is the perfect sized town to get your steps in while still being realistic. I never used public transportation unless I was visiting a neighboring town. The roads and sidewalks are very pedestrian-friendly.
Why? Planning an entire day or trip’s worth of activities can be intimidating! Especially if you don’t have a lay of the land and a grasp on the different neighborhoods. You don’t want to be crossing the river or going back and forth from Parte Vieja to Gros all day long, you want to make the most of your time! My guide takes into account timing and locations so you can have an enjoyable, seamless journey throughout the town without constantly looking at Google Maps and walking in circles.
Car-free • Digital Nomads • Female Solo • Backpacker • Foodie • Adventure • Outdoors • Wine • Shopping • Slow Travel • Architecture
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I’m going to cover all of my favorite places to eat and drink in San Sebastian, Spain!
About me and my travel style: I lived in San Sebastian from February-April, 2023. I restaurant and bar hopped my way through each neighborhood and am here to tell you my recommendations! If you’re the type of foodie that values atmosphere, presentation, and all-around vibes, then this is the guide for you! I’m all about budget with a side of splurge! What does that mean? Well, sometimes I spend more on a cocktail than the amount of food I’ve ordered. But other times, I order multiple pintxos (pronounced pinchos) and wait to buy a bottle of wine at the supermarket afterwards! Don’t let the colorful salad photo fool you, the majority of this guide focuses on pastries, meat, and cheese! I like to be out and about, and as a solo traveler, bars and restaurants provide a great place to people watch! I’ll include the places I frequented on my own, the spots me and my newfound friends hit, and where I took my guests who visited me for a more high-end experience! I’ll give you my perspective as a 27-year-old American from Atlanta, and I’ll share tid bits I heard along the way from others!
About San Sebastian: You will not be disappointed with the amount of cafes, restaurants, and bars available at your fingertips! This town thrives on their cuisine and nightlife, so there’s something for everyone! Since the amount of options can be overwhelming, I’m here to share the highlights from my experience after some hits and some misses! I really tried to narrow down this list, so I capped it at 45 places.
This guide includes where to go, for what meal, and in which neighborhood:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Pintxos
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Drinks
Car-free • Backpacker • Female Solo • Digital Nomads • Couples • Groups • Foodie • Coffee • Slow Travel • Wine • Budget • People & Culture
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Get ready to sprinkle a bit of fancy into your beach getaway because San Sebastián is all about that high-life vibe. From swanky historical spots to chic modern hideaways, we've got recommendations on the most fabulous hotels in town.
Luxury • Design • Relaxation • Wellness • Slow Travel • Romantic • Boutique
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Are you looking for a long weekend of coastal vibes, rich culture and amazing gastronomy? This is the perfect guide for those who are looking to escape the 9-5 and your busy lifestyle. Personally spending time between San Sebastián and London ─ I will give you an insight into the best way to experience this beautiful city!
This is a destination guide made simple for you.
What's included:
- San Sebastián overview
- General logistics & the best way to get around
- Interactive maps for easy navigation
- Overview on neighborhoods
- City highlights
- Personal favorite walking routes
- Activities
- Cultural tips and tricks
Recommendations on:
- Where to stay
- Where to eat
For an even more personalized guide, order a Custom Itinerary or hop on a Consultation Call with me!
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From places to stay, what to visit, where to eat and 15 stop pintxo guide, this is your insider list of the top spots around town. Originally from California, I've been living in San Sebastian for several years and am eager to share a full run down of the places and spaces that make Spain’s most gastronomic city so special.
Couples • Groups • Foodie • Boutique • Luxury • Wellness • Design • Nature • People & Culture • Romantic • Photography • Beach • Mountain • Relaxation • Shopping • History
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For a city of its size, San Sebastián has a lot going on. Elegant art nouveau buildings, ornate bridges and beautifully manicured parks and plazas create a captivating backdrop to this seaside city. This city's Baasque culture enjoys a fusion of French glamor and Spanish heart; giving it a thriving pulse of new life with charming guesthouses, colourful boutiques and buzzing pintxos bars all part of the great and vibrant mix that is San Sebastián.
This itinerary outlines the best way to spend your days exploring San Sebastian with a full range of restaurants and activities to choose from. Everything you need in one place so you can focus on enjoying your trip without the stress.
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Must-See's of San Sebastian
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Each item in this curated collection includes notes that will help you plan avoid unexpected hiccups and enjoy like a local. These places are my personal favorites from my time living in San Sebastian and have certainly stood the test of time.
Check out the guide or use the interactive map to peruse the collection. It’s mobile friendly and easy to use on-the-go.
My collection is a living guide. You will receive updates in real-time as I continue to curate this guide, including new places and additional tips without paying more for additional content.
Please reach out to me if you have any questions.
Groups • Art • Boutique • Foodie • People & Culture • Romantic • Coffee • Beach • Day Trips
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Are you traveling to Spain and staying in San Sebastian or Bilbao? Do you want to make the most of your time and use public transportation to explore the surrounding areas? Then this is the guide for you! I’m going to share my experience of visiting the Basque Country in Winter/Spring 2023 - including the must-see’s, the do’s and don’ts, and the high’s and low’s! If you’re the type of traveler who saves costs on accommodation and transportation, but splurges on wine, cocktails, and small bites, then follow along because we have all that and more in common! I’ll cover 10 destinations including what to expect, how to get there, and my honest recommendations!
Solo Female • Digital Nomads • Backpackers • Female Solo • Car-free • Foodie • Adventure • Budget • Slow Travel • Beach • Mountain • Relaxation • Wine • Coffee • Nature
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Welcome to Bordeaux, where eating isn't just a task – it's a total adventure. This guide is like a food map through the coolest city in France, with a guide to must try dishes, tips and my personal recommendations.
A frequent visitor over the years of living in Donostia-San Sebastian, Bordeaux is a merely 2.5 hours drive across the border. Spending several birthdays, layovers and long weekend getaways - I will share an insight into the city's culinary scene. From sweet to salty, from boujee to casual, from terraces to rooftops.
For an even more personalized guide, order a Custom Itinerary or hop on a Consultation Call with me!
Couples • Digital Nomads • Business • Groups • Female Solo • Wine • Foodie • Coffee
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If you're looking for a city escape to live your European Summer dream, you've come to the right place! This is my 100% honest opinion of my 10 favorite European cities to visit in Summer.
I see lots and lots of guides out there suggesting Paris (hello, has someone heard of the Olympic Games taking place?), Madrid (if you love 45° weather I guess) or Lisbon (great choice if you want to be 1 or 100 000 tourists). While these are all great destinations year-round, I don't think Summer is the right season to visit them. Personally, I'd go there in Spring or Autumn, not during the high season.
Full disclosure, this is a no Greece, no Italy guide. You'll only find cities that I love, and I think are worth going to discover if you're looking for a short city-escape this Summer.
What will you find in this guide?
📅 Recommended trip duration
☀️ Weather info
💰 Cost, $, $$ or $$$
👉 Top 3 Activities in each city
⛰️ Top 3 Day-trip from each city
😴 $, $$, and $$$ accommodation options
Which cities are you going to discover?
1. Kraków, Poland 🇵🇱
2. London, UK 🇬🇧
3. Prague, Czech Republic (Czechia) 🇨🇿
4. Lyon, France 🇫🇷
5. San Sebastián, Spain 🇪🇸
6. Budapest, Hungary 🇭🇺
7. Vienna, Austria 🇦🇹
8. Brussels, Belgium 🇧🇪
9. Tallinn, Estonia 🇪🇪
10. Edinburgh, Scotland 🏴
PS: Don't forget to click on each destination to get my personal insights on each city! But, if you really don't care about my life, which I understand, we don't know each other, you can skip ahead.
Couples • Car-free • Digital Nomads • Backpacker • Groups • LGBTQ+ • Female Solo • Adventure • Foodie • Outdoors • People & Culture
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While this is still a largely undiscovered part of the world by most foreigners, it's widely known as a culinary mecca for everyone with an interest in food and food culture. Basque cuisine is renowned worldwide for being some of the most visionary and avant-garde in the industry, and food as a whole is an extremely important part of Basque culture.
There's so much more to do in the Basque Country than just enjoying the food though! The entire region is truly a gift to the planet in terms of natural beauty, being nestled between mountains and the sea. Basques have been fishers and mountain climbers, sailing the seas and scaling mountains, while also developing some of the strongest industry in Southern Europe.
Here's a guide to some of the absolutely crucial visits you *must* make while you're in the area, whether you're based in Bilbao or San Sebastián (referred to as "Donosti" by Basques, a shortened form of its Basque name Donostia), though I prefer Bilbao because I'm biased. 😜
This guide encompasses everything from landmarks to towns and even a few restaurants, perfect for when you're considering whether to check out this beautiful and charming region.
I focus on the Spanish Basque Country as it's what I'm most familiar with, but recommendations for the French Basque Country (known as the "Iparralde" or "north country" in Basque) will come soon!
Adventure • Architecture • Art • History • People & Culture • Slow Travel • Sustainable/Eco • Photography
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Destinations:
Puerto Vallarta and Sayulita
I've included tips and recommendations for transportation around Puerto Vallarta, places to eat & drink, places to remote work, places to shop, and places to explore. I've also included a few recommendations for Sayulita as well. There are 87 recommendations included with an interactive map to help you plan your adventure.
These are mostly personal recommendations from my 2-month stay.
Updated June 2024
Digital Nomads • Car-free • Couples • Backpacker • Groups • Family • Female Solo • LGBTQ+ • Adventure • Slow Travel • Relaxation • Outdoors • Foodie • Coffee • Road Trip • Romantic • Wellness • Shopping • Photography • People & Culture • Budget • Luxury
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This is an itinerary I made with my family, we did a lot of places in a short period of time, you can definitively stay longer in some places, or do just one part of it ( for example only Galicia , Cantabria & Asturias; or only Pais Vasco )
The only place I would skip in this itinerary is Vigo, the rest of them are incredibly nice. Orense is nothing special but the Canyon is worth visiting.
50+ • Backpacker • Couples • Family • Groups • LGBTQ+ • Plus Size • Female Solo • Adventure • Budget • Foodie • Outdoors • Photography • Road Trip • Van Life
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As a former magazine editor, current freelance writer, and lifelong wanderluster, it is my job and passion to find and stay in incredible places. Every property on this list, from boutique hotels to off-the-grid resorts, has been personally vetted and visited by yours truly...and might just change your life.
Boutique • Luxury • Foodie • Wellness • Design • Nature • People & Culture • Romantic • Wine • Beach • Relaxation • Adventure • Architecture • Art
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Not just a resort town, Puerto Vallarta could be a great escape for girls, families and couples. Known for its warm climate, pride and expat friendly environment, the city can offer a wide variety of activities for all ages.
This guide includes:
✈️ travel tips,
🐳activity ideas,
🏨hotel/BnB recommendations,
🌮 restaurant recommendations,
🚌 day trip suggestions.
Car-free • LGBTQ+ • Solo Female • 50+ • Couples • Families • Adventure • Architecture • Art • Boutique • Budget • Nature • People & Culture • Romantic • Slow Travel • Photography • Beach • Mountain
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Welcome to Cádiz, a timeless gem nestled on the southwestern coast of Spain. This ancient city, one of Europe’s oldest continuously inhabited settlements, boasts a captivating blend of rich history, vibrant culture, and stunning coastal beauty. From its charming, narrow streets and historic monuments to its sun-drenched beaches and lively tapas bars, Cádiz offers a unique fusion of tradition and modernity. Wander through its atmospheric old town, marvel at its centuries-old fortifications, and indulge in the freshest seafood while enjoying panoramic views of the Atlantic. With its welcoming ambiance and a wealth of experiences waiting to be discovered, Cádiz invites you to immerse yourself in its enchanting spirit and explore the treasures of this remarkable city.
This guide includes:
- introductory note
- places to visit (photo spots, museums and cultural venues, open squares, beaches and others)
- restaurants, coffeeshops and sweets spots
- photo spots
Get to see more from my travels on my Instagram (@pedralexpereira) and Flickr (flickr.com/photos/pedralexpereira)
Accessibility • Backpacker • Car-free • Couples • Digital Nomads • Family • Groups • LGBTQ+ • Female Solo • Adventure • Architecture • Art • Boutique • Budget • Coffee • Design • Faith • Foodie • History • Outdoors • Overlanding • People & Culture • Photography • Relaxation • Road Trip • Romantic • Slow Travel • Wellness
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Are you dreaming about a hot, sunny destination in the south of Spain? Have a look at this self-paced tour of Seville . You will receive a day-to-day list of places to visit and some tips on where to eat!
Hope you enjoy it!
Adventure • Foodie • History • Shopping • People & Culture • Photography • Relaxation • Romantic
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Galicia, a verdant treasure on Spain's Atlantic coast, invites you to discover its captivating allure. This mystical region, where rugged landscapes meet enchanting villages, exudes a timeless charm that weaves together history and natural splendor.
Embark on a journey through Galicia's heart and soul. We'll delve into the region's rich maritime heritage, where the legendary Tower of Hercules stands sentinel, echoing stories of ancient seafarers. Wander along the bustling Praza do Obradoiro, the beating heart of Santiago de Compostela, and admire the architectural grandeur of its iconic cathedral. As dusk settles, prepare to be enchanted by the magical glow of the "Rías Baixas" coastline, where serene estuaries and lush forests come alive under the stars, leaving you in awe of this Galician wonderland.
This guide includes:
- introductory note
- places to visit (photo spots, museums and cultural venues, beaches, parks, green spaces, open squares and others)
- photo spots
Get to see more from my travels on my Instagram (@pedralexpereira) and Flickr (flickr.com/photos/pedralexpereira)
Accessibility • Backpacker • Couples • Digital Nomads • Family • Groups • LGBTQ+ • Plus Size • Pets • Female Solo • Adventure • Architecture • Art • Boutique • Budget • Design • Faith • History • Overlanding • Outdoors • People & Culture • Photography • Road Trip • Relaxation • Romantic • Slow Travel • Sustainable/Eco • Wellness
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