Holidays & City Breaks to San Sebastian

San Sebastian is a coastal city, framed by golden beaches and hilltops offering great vantage points to gaze over the beautiful city and coastline. San Sebastian is in the north of the Basque country on the Bay of Biscay, 20km from the French border. It is renowned for its Basque cuisine and boasts numerous Michelin-starred restaurants. San Sebastian experiences a temperate oceanic climate, with mild, damp winters and pleasant summers.

San Sebastian offers something for everyone, from beautiful beaches to an array of festivals and a packed cultural calendar. Events include the San Sebastian International Film festival in September, the San Sebastian Jazz Festival in July as well as many music festivals, culinary fairs and folk fests that celebrate Basque culture. The cobblestone streets of Parte Vieja are lined with Pintxos bars (Basque tapas) and colourful boutiques. Ornate bridges, elegant art nouveau buildings, beautiful plazas and manicured parks create a wonderful backdrop to the sweeping sandy beaches. The Isla de Santa Clara lies just off the coast, a small hilly island that offers an escape from the city.

San Sebastian offers something for all age groups. Stroll the promenades of the city’s three beaches, spend an afternoon in the charming old quarter bursting with cafes, bars and restaurants or enjoy the cultural attractions the city has to offer. No matter what you’re looking for, San Sebastian has something for you!

Plan a break to San Sebastian with flights three times a week during high season from Dublin to nearby Biarritz (47km away). We always have great deals on city breaks to San Sebastian from Dublin.