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The Basque Santa Claus is called Olentzero and his wife, Mary Domingi; they give the gifts to the children in Plaza de la Constitución in Donosti. Donosti offers the opportunity to get to know the most authentic Christmas characters of the Basque culture. Olentzero y Mari Domingi come from the mountains on the 24th of […]

There is a dragon living in Monte Igueldo! Yes, his name is Igeltxo and he comes from the Viking’s lands far north. He came to Igueldo long time ago. He is a privileged dragon because he enjoys the best views of Donosti-San Sebastian when he has a walk through the Panoramic Terraces of Monte Igueldo. […]

The famous Peine del Viento –Wind Comb– sculptural ensemble is now located at the western end of San Sebastian, at the end of Ondarreta beach and at the foot of Monte Igeldo. It was the fifteenth design of a series of twenty three sculptures that Eduardo Chillida started in 1952 and finished in 1999. If you are interested in art and culture, take […]

The Playa de la Concha is placed at the Paseo de la Concha of San Sebastian, promenade that connects this beach to Ondarreta beach. This white sand beach is placed at the very centre of the city and offers to its visitors the possibility of enjoying amazing views like the most typical one: the view of the shell-shaped bay dominated by Urgull and Igeldo hills. It is […]

Between the 13th and the 20th of August San Sebastian’s ‘Semana Grande’ takes place. During this week people will be able to enjoy a whole host of different shows around the city. During these days it will not be time to get bored. This festival is being celebrated since the 19th century. It was designed to entertain […]