Why go
- City in the Basque Country, Spain.
- Served by San Sebastián Airport (EAS).
History
San Sebastián or Donostia, officially known by the bilingual name Donostia / San Sebastián, is a city and municipality located in the Basque Autonomous Community in Spain. It lies on the coast of the Bay of Biscay, 20 km from the Spain–France border. The capital city of the province of Gipuzkoa, it has a population of 188,487 as of 2024, with its metropolitan area being 436,500 in 2010. Locals call themselves donostiarra (singular) in Basque, also using this term when speaking in Spanish. It is also a part of Basque Eurocity Bayonne-San Sebastián.
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 2 direct destinations
- Iberia Airlines IB (A320, ATR 72, CRJ-200) · 2 routes: Barcelona*, Madrid*
- Vueling Airlines VY (A319) · 1 route: Barcelona
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is San Sebastián Airport (EAS). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: EAS has direct flights to 2 destinations on 2 airlines (incl. Barcelona, Madrid). By water: 5 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Donostia, 1.1 km); routes include Donostia - Santa Clara.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for San Sebastian, Spain. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.