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The Food
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  • Updated By bushes39 on September 5, 2003
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  • An unrelated picture of a cathedral in SS - San Sebastián
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    Basically, if the Basques could cook it, they turned it into a food. Don't worry too much about what you're eating. There is a reason why the Basque food is craved throughout Spain. It is, by far, the best of Spain.

    San Sebastian is a welcoming town. It's easy to slip in and enjoy the town. It's a beach town. There are always a few tourists around, so you never have to feel like you stand out. The easiest way to gain instant love from the people is to show a little interest in the Basque culture. They are very proud people, and will happily welcome you with open arms.

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    AQUARIUM Plaza Carlos Blanco...
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    AQUARIUM
    Plaza Carlos Blanco de Imaz. 20003 San Sebastian. Tel.: +34 943440099. 1.200 ptas. (kids 600 ptas.) 10:00-20:00h. www.aquariumss.com
    More than 5000 fishes, sharks, turtles, octopus and a transparent tunnel

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    LA CONCHA The beach of San...
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    LA CONCHA
    The beach of San Sebastian is popular and beautiful. Rather still waters (it's in a bay) that let you swimm and enjoy its white sand. The seaside walk is a rather pleasant place to feel the pulse of the city.

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    PARTE VIEJA (Old Town) In the...
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    PARTE VIEJA (Old Town)

    In the pedestrian old part of the city (north of the Boulevard Avenue) you can enjoy 'tapas' for a delicious original lunch. This is the way: go in a bar, ask for a drink and start choosing among the huge variety of small portins of seafood, chorizo, tortilla... Take the ones you want, and when you finish, tell the waiter what you had. Then, go to another bar (10 meters away) and repeat all the movements. After 3 or 4 bars you already had lunch!!

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    View from Mount Urgull
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  • By DanielF on October 23, 2002
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    On the tip of the peninsula where the old city is located, you can climb the Mount Urgull and enjoy the fantastic view: the beaches of la Concha and Ondarreta, the island of Santa Clara and the Mount Igeldo in the background, from where you can also have a breathtaking view of the city.

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    Sunset...
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    The plaza in the old part of town... tourist are abundant in the plaza during summer. this city is abuzz with sounds of festivities.

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    La Contxa
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  • By Peret on September 27, 2003
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    The "Contxa" beach is one of the most beautiful sigths that i've ever seen. Specially in the night, to take a stroll for it have something magic. You get an "oceanic" sentation. The city of Donosti has its centre close to this beach. Sure you'll find i you go toDonosti. Don't forget, in the day great, in the nigth incredible.

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    Urgull Mendia (pride mountain)
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    Donosti (San Sebastian) has in the both sides close to the sea, two hills. Seeing the sea, in the left, Igueldo. In the rigth, Urgull Mendia. Both are an exemple as can nature and urban world live together. In both, you'll have a sigth of all Donosti. Only you must to walk up. Take it easy. Urgull mendia means "pride mountain", in Gascogne. This variety of occitan was spoken in Donosti in the XIX century, and you can find some local names with gascony roots. In fact, sapnish is a historical newer language in this city.
    Donosti té dos Pujols a cada extrem de la ciutat, a la platja. a l'esquerra l'Igueldo. A la reta l'Urgull Mendia. Ambdós són un exemple de com la natura i la cuitat poden conviure. I des d'ambdós hi ha una gran vista de la ciutat. "Urgull Mendia" vol dir Mont Orgull, en gascó, l'idioma romanx parlat a Sant sebastiŕ fins fa poc.

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    Udaletxea (Council house)
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  • By Peret on September 20, 2003
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    For historical and geographical reasons, Donosti's architecture has the influence of english, french, spanish and basque style. An exemple is the council house (Udaletxea), near to old town, and the sea. Beautiful building with a beautiful garden in front.

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    KURSAAL BUILDING This modern...
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    KURSAAL BUILDING
    This modern revolutionary building (Rafael Moneo) is the new icon of the city. It houses many congresses, meetings and the famous Cinema International Festival (September).

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