What is the most visited area in San Sebastián?

The Old Town is the most visited place in San Sebastián, located at the foot of Mount Urgull and protected by the sea and River Urumea. It's the second oldest neighbourhood in the city and offers a captivating maze of narrow streets filled with history and culture.

What are pintxos and where can I find them in the Old Town?

Pintxos (pronounced 'pinchos') are the Basque word for tapas, and the Old Town's narrow streets are lined with numerous pintxos bars serving these traditional small bites. This is the perfect place to experience authentic Basque culinary culture while exploring the historic neighbourhood.

What is Plaza de la Constitución and what happens there?

Plaza de la Constitución is the heart of the Old Town and was formerly used as a bullring. Today, it's famous for hosting the Tamborrada drum festival, a vibrant cultural event that draws crowds to celebrate Basque traditions.

Which historic buildings should I see in San Sebastián's Old Town?

Two emblematic structures worth visiting are the Church of San Vicente and the Basilica of Saint Mary of Coro, both showcasing the area's rich architectural heritage. Most buildings in the Old Town date back to the mid-19th century, contributing to its charming historic character.

How old is the Old Town of San Sebastián?

Most of the buildings in the Old Town date back to the mid-19th century, though it's the second oldest neighbourhood in San Sebastián after Antiguo. The area has been carefully preserved to maintain its historic maze-like street layout and traditional character.

Old Town of San Sebastián — Donostia-San Sebastian

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Old Town of San Sebastián

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Old Town of San Sebastián — Donostia-San Sebastian, Spain.

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About Old Town of San Sebastián

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The most visited place in San Sebastian is doubtlessly the Old Town. It is the second oldest neighbourhood in the city after Antiguo. It lies at the foot of Mount Urgull, protected by the sea on one side and the River Urumea on the other.Tapas and pintxo bars line the narrow streets of Donostia-San Sebastian's Old Town and Its heart is the Plaza de la Constitución, a former bullring where the Tamborrada drum festival is held.

Most of the buildings there date back to the mid-19th century. It’s a real maze of small streets lined with Pintxos bars (pronounced “pinchos”, it means ‘tapas’ in Basque) and shops. Emblematic edifices such as the church of San Vicente and the basilica of Saint Mary of Coro are also worth a visit.

Why it is worth a stop

Old Town of San Sebastián