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When I was in Biarritz last month (6/2006), I decided to take a day trip to San Sebastian. It is quite easy, but you do need to change train once. First, it is a 25-minute train ride to Hendaye, then when you get out of the train station, head to your right to take the "blue" train to San Sebastain. The train makes numerous stops (Irun.....) and finally stops at "Donostia Amara". A round trip ticket costs about 3 euro. Good thing I brought a map of San Sebastian with me, so I got my bearing when I arrived at the station. A taxicab ride to Old Town costs 6 Euro. In less than 10 minutes I was on my way to my favorite restaurant in San Sebastian -- Bar Martinez. In retrospect, it was quite biazzare, in a matter of hours, my lingo changed from "s'il vous plait", "merci", "l' addition" to "por favor", "gracias" and "la cuenta"!
Written Jul 4, 2006
IT IS A CITY WHERE YOU CAN USE YOUR LEGS FOR TRANSPORTATION. BUT IF THIS IS NOT POSSIBLE FOR YOU, DON'T WORRY, ALL THE CITY POINTS ARE VERY WELL CONNECTED WITH THE DIFFERENT BUS LINES, WHICH ARE ALSO ADAPTED FOR WHEEL CHAIRS. THERE ARE ALSO MANY TAXIS AROUND. BUT IF YOU CAN, I WOULD RECOMEND YOU WALKING, BECAUSE IT WILL LET YOU SEE PLACES OF THE CITY YOU WOULDN'T KNOW OTHERWISE. TRUST ME...
TO GO FROM THIS CITY TO ANY OTHER IN THE BASQUE COUNTRY OR ANY OTHER TOWN, BUSES OR TRAINS CAN BE TAKEN. THERE ARE VERY GOOD CONNECTIONS THAT WILL TAKE YOU ANYWHERE IN THE COUNTRY. IF YOU DECIDE YOU RATHER MAKE A MORE COMFORTABLE TRIP, YOU CAN TAKE A PLANE AT THE AIRPORT THAT WILL TAKE YOU TO SOME CITIES IN SPAIN.
Written Jun 20, 2005
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For our trip to San Sebastian we flew from London Stansted in the UK to Bilbao with Easyjet (www.easyjet.com).
From the airport we ended up in the middle of Bilbao and then made our way to San Memes where there is a bus station for locations outside of Bilbao.
Here you can catch a bus to San Sebastian. We used a company called "PESA". A one way ticket was 8 Euro's each. In San Sebastian you are dropped off just off Plaza Pio XII.
Updated May 9, 2004
everyday at 12,there is a bus from Bayonne(place des basques) to san sebastian,via biarritz.
You can also travel by bus or train to Hendaye,then take the eusko-train in hendaye-gare.
Use the passbask,for 8 euros,a pass all the day long between bayonne and san sabastian by train.
the picture is the beach of san sebastian
Updated Jan 30, 2004
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If you are travelling between San Sebastian and Bilbao, bus is best. A coach trip takes 1 hour, 10 minutes, the train about 3.5 hours. Granted, the scenery is pretty by train, but does not justify the extra time. Nor is there a cost saving.
Written Oct 27, 2003
I studied in San Sebastian. I lived on the north-east end of town, and the univeristy was on the south-west end of town. I walked to and from class every day (I'm slow and out of shape). The walk took me between 40-45 minutes. You can walk or bike through this town with ease. If you don't have too much time, take the bus. There are buses running all over town and the bus routes are easy to understand. But if you're not in a hurry, walk it.
Written Sep 4, 2003
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In San Sebastian you can work anywhere. If you dont want to walk catch a cab.
Written Jan 23, 2006
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We parked in underground garage close to Beach. I don't remeber the price, but it was not expensive. The best place to park and walk from there.
Updated Apr 8, 2004
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The best way to see everything in Donostia is to walk. The main spots are not too far from each other. Also, in most part of Old City are closed for traffic.
Updated Apr 8, 2004
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We came to Donostia from Toulouse, France. It was not so far and the road is good. Donostia is just 20 kilometers far from French-Spain border.
Updated Apr 8, 2004
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We came to Donostia from Toulouse, France. It was not so far and the road is good. Donostia is just 20 kilometers far from French-Spain border.
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I’ve been to Donostia (that’s Basque for San Sebastián) several times, and every time I visit I’m amazed at how enjoyable and interesting the city is. I first went to Donostia in 1996, when my father...
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Donostia (San Sebastián), holds the Kontxa Bay in its arms; on the right hand, is Mount Urgull; on the left, Mount Igueldo; in the middle of the bay, there is an island (Santa Clara). On Mount Urgull...
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San Sebastian, 45 minutes from the French boarder, gives onto the Atlantic ocean. This city is really popular among french and english people as being the closest one to these countries that...
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The pearl of the Basque Country
Donosti (San Sebastian), is a charmer city. As the other parts of basque country, is not to much touristic, maybe for the political conflict, i don't know. But the buildings, the beaches, the...
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The most beautiful city I've ever visited. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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