Discover San Sebastian by Hire Car
Where revolutionaries, artists and spies once met, local politicians now meet. We’re talking about the town hall in San Sebastian in the Basque Country.
In fact, the imposing building, built in 1897, was a casino until 1947, where personalities such as Mata Hari, Leon Trotsky and Maurice Ravel paid their respects, especially in the early 20th century.
Sights in San Sebastian
However, even to this day, San Sebastian has lost none of its appeal, rugged charm and allure. Located 20km west of the French border in Spain, on the Bay of Biscay, San Sebastian has weathered many a storm. Burned to the ground twice in its 800-plus year history, Queen Isabella II, had the city on the picturesque bay of La Concha rebuilt within its current boundaries in 1863.
Today, the central point of San Sebastian is the Boulevard and Avenida de Libertad. This is also where most of the shops are located and borders the old town, the Parte Vieja, known for its turbulent nightlife.
Discover the kitchen and surroundings
But also in culinary terms, the city in the far north of the Iberian Peninsula, has a lot to offer. San Sebastian is not only the stronghold of Basque cuisine, but also has the largest density of star chefs in the world.
Don’t miss the sensational view from Monte Igueldo to the dreamlike bay La Concha. Since this viewpoint and other interesting destinations are relatively far from the city centre, it is best to explore San Sebastian with a hire car.
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