Camino Mundaiz, 8
20012 San Sebastian, Spain.
Tel: +34.943.32 66 80
Fax +34.943.32 68 22
Opening Hours
Monday - Thursday 8:30-7:00
Friday 8:30-6:00
The City, Sea, and Mountains
Find out why San Sebastian is the perfect city for you, a general overview.
We are proud to offer you the perfect city for immersing yourself in Spanish culture. Get acquainted with San Sebastian today!
Few cities can offer so much in one single area: Breathtaking scenery, beaches, mountains, hiking, folklore, remarkable customs and traditions, musical and cinematic events (Jazz Festival, Intl. Film Festival), countless parties and fiestas (Semana Grande, Carnavale, Caldereros, San Sebastian Day), and don't forget about our internationally renowned cuisine!
Quick Facts
Population: 178.210
Number of university students: 16.656
Tourists in 2000: 1.468.145, mainly of Madrid, Barcelona, France, U.K., U.S.A.
Water temperature: summer:
19º-22ºC, winter: 9º-10ºC
Language: Spanish and Euskera (the Basque language)
Interesting Websites
Tourism: www.sansebastianturismo.com
City council: www.donostia.org
The region: www.gipuzkoa.net
Statistics: www.eustat.es
Gastronomy
San Sebastian has more Michelin stars per square meter than anywhere else on the planet, and living here it's easy to see why. Of the 62 Michelin stars in Spain, 14 can be found in San Sebastian. For more information click here.
Cultural Offerings
San Sebastian is in the running
as one of Europe's most important cultural centers. Every year thousands come
to view the multitude of monuments, exhibition rooms, libraries, and museums... Get
more info on:
Museum de
San Telmo; Congress
Centre Kursaal; Museum
Chillida Leku; Cultural
Centre Koldo Michelena
Festivals and Events
The quality and number of cultural events in San Sebastian is astonishing. Students are always amazed at the absolutely packed schedule of festivals San Sebastian has to offer. From ancient Basque celebrations to new, eccentric festivals- San Sebastian will surprise you again and again. More info here.
