Donostia-San Sebastián is situated in a white sandy bay between two hills. The mixture of modern and ancient districts, a smart suburb and Fishermen's houses make it one of the most attractive cities on the Cantabrian coast.
The Museum of San Telmo, the Peine de los Vientos (Comb of the Winds) and the Kursaal are examples of how the city combines modern and traditional features. Meanwhile, the province of Guipuzcoa, of which San Sebastián is the capital, has to offer both sea and mountains, providing the visitor with a mixture of nature, sports and cuisine, as well as interesting monuments. Donostia is renowned for its Basque cuisine which has an international reputation. |
Well known, for example, is the pintxo. Pintxo is the Basque word for a bite-sized eats or appetizers, usually consisting of a small slice of bread with various tasty toppings. Common ingredients are for example: hake, cod, anchovy, baby eels and tortilla de patatas. |
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