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San Sebastian is a very safe town. It's a very clean town. Late at night, as with every place in the world, be aware of where you're going, but don't think that you're going to be mugged and stabbed in San Sebastian. One thing to be aware of is the Basque nationalist movement. Throughout San Sebastian you will see posters and spray paintings related to Basque autonomy. Don't be frightened by these. You may also run into a march, protest, or gathering. Don't worry, these don't get violent unless the Central Government decides to break them up forcefully. There is a "terrorist" organization active in the Basque Country called ETA. Their goals are the creation of a more autonomous, if not independent, Basque Country. All of their targets and actions are political. You, as a tourist, will not be harmed by ETA. Could you get hurt because of the political situation? Yes. If you provoke the violence by disturbing a protest or march. Or if you engage the Civil Guard who is breaking up one of these gatherings. But, the fact is, care is taken to not harm those not related to the situation. I recommend doing some research about both sides views of the situation. Read as much as you can about the situation before you go. But do not be affraid. Feel very safe. Be smart, but don't feel threatened. Leave a Comment
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ETA is very active here. You can see a lot of graffiti on the walls. Two days before we came in Donostia, one girl was killed by mistake trying to put explosive under one car. Leave a Comment
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Be careful when you walk on the beach...because the "Prestige" arrived in San Sebastian and continues there.... Leave a Comment
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Not a threat really. ETA has not been a threat to tourists or people at random on the street. So fear of ETA is nothing serious. Leave a Comment
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