Day 1 · 10:00
La Concha and the Old Town
Centre & Old TownBay promenade, a climb up Monte Urgull and a first round of pintxos at midday.
San Sebastián in two days
A full weekend: the city on day one, sea and a short trip on day two.
Two days let you breathe. Spend the first on postcard Donostia and the pintxo crawl; open the second with the beach and close it with a quick trip to a fishing village. No rushing, no repeating areas.
The plan, hour by hour
- Day 1 · 18:00
Monte Igueldo and Peine del Viento
El AntiguoSunset views and Chillida's sculptures before dinner pintxos in Gros.
- Day 2 · 10:00
Zurriola beach and Gros
GrosSurf, a neighbourhood breakfast and the most local side of the city, away from the centre's crowds.
- Day 2 · 13:00
Day trip to Pasaia or Hondarribia
SurroundingsA fishing village a stone's throw away: Pasaia by boat or Hondarribia with its walled old town and pintxos.
Tips to nail it
- Switch neighbourhoods each day so you don't repeat the same bars or views.
- Pasaia is a one-minute boat crossing between San Juan and San Pedro: easy without a car.
- If the sea's good, keep day two's morning for the beach and eat late.
Frequently asked questions
What to do on the second day in San Sebastián?
Ease off the city: Zurriola beach, a walk through Gros and a short trip to Pasaia (by boat) or Hondarribia (train or bus). That way you don't repeat day one.
Are day trips from Donostia worth it on a weekend?
Very much. Pasaia, Hondarribia and Getaria are under an hour away and show you another side of the Basque coast, no car needed.