Lau Buru

the river

by lostaussie

runs through the centre of town, basically seperating the old town from the new town. it can prove quite important to helpp with orientation through the many one-way streets as it is not easy to get from point a to point b without driving in a few circles (perhaps it is easier if you have a map).

Akelare

by eduar68 about Akelare

When you mix spanish cuisine tradition and french cuisine art you get Basque Cuisine. Akelare is a perfect example. Chef-Owner Pedro Subijana is part of the nueva cocina vasca movement that has been the flagship of spanish cuisine since the 70's. The restaurant overlooks the sea, on the slopes of Monte Igueldo. You will enjoy both your meal and the view. Call ahead for reservations. Menu changes several times a year. Ask for any other items that may not be on the menu. A personal fav, sea bass with green pepper

Monte Urgull and Monte Igeldo

by bushes39

The two mounts the sit on either end of the bay in San Sebastian offer great views of the city as well as attractions of their own. You can take the funicular up to the top of Monte Igeldo and visit the lighthouse that's up there. A brief hike up Monte Urgull reveals the old batteries and a castle. You can also visit the Cementerio de los Ingleses.

Naval Museum

by mikey_e

The Naval Museum is probably not high on your list of potential attractions, unless of course you are particularly keen on maritime history and the great navies. I am not, and so I didn’t visit the museum. After all, I’ve spent limited time on ships, and most of that time has been spent on canoes, which I don’t think would be represented in a Naval Museum in Donostia. That’s, in part, why this tip is so short: I don’t know what the Museum contains or whether it is any good, but it’s definitely something you should consider visiting if you’re really into this topic. Otherwise it might be better to just admire the Port.

San Sebastian/ Donostia

by milugares

"About the city name..."

San Sebastián is the Spanish name of the city .- and probably the name for which most people outside the Basque Country recognize the city.
Donostia, or sometimes Donosti, is the Basque name for it.

"General city info"

The tourist office centre is located near the Reina Victoria theater and hotel, and some meters from the bridge, at the opposite side of Kursaal, at:

CAT - Centro de Atención al Turismo
C/ Reina Regente, 3
20003 Donostia - San Sebastián
Telef: +34 943 48 11 66
Fax: +34 943 48 11 72
email: cat@donostia.org
www.sansebastianturismo.com
or
CAT in donostia.org

Both this link and the following one (general info on the Basque Country) are available in several languages:
www.euskadi.net

And of couse, have a look at VT pages... there are excellent ones already!