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San Sebastián

Spain·🌊 Coastal

On the Bay of Biscay in the Spanish Basque Country, San Sebastián has one of Europe's most beautiful city bays, Playa de la Concha. The city boasts the highest density of Michelin stars per square meter worldwide.

What awaits you

BeachCity tripLocal cuisineNatureWalkableBy the sea

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Best time to visit

June–October: up to 25°C with 11h of sunshine per day.

In June–September, water temperatures reach a pleasant 24°C — perfect for swimming.

Insider tip: March, November — a pleasant 17°C with fewer visitors.

Cooler winters (14°C). Best visited in June–October.

Max. temperature
13°
Jan
14°
Feb
17°
Mar
17°
Apr
20°
May
23°
Jun
25°
Jul
25°
Aug
23°
Sep
23°
Oct
17°
Nov
14°
Dec
Water temperature
14°
Jan
13°
Feb
13°
Mar
15°
Apr
17°
May
21°
Jun
23°
Jul
24°
Aug
22°
Sep
20°
Oct
17°
Nov
15°
Dec
Sunshine hours
5h
Jan
6h
Feb
8h
Mar
9h
Apr
10h
May
10h
Jun
11h
Jul
10h
Aug
9h
Sep
7h
Oct
6h
Nov
5h
Dec
Rain days
14d
Jan
13d
Feb
16d
Mar
15d
Apr
16d
May
17d
Jun
11d
Jul
13d
Aug
14d
Sep
13d
Oct
16d
Nov
16d
Dec

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San Sebastián as a Vacation Destination

San Sebastián is an excellent choice for beach holidays, city breaks. Its coastal location offers direct access to the sea and plenty of water activities. The best time to visit is July, August, September with temperatures up to 25°C.

The center is easily walkable — a car is rarely needed. As an upscale destination, a more generous budget is advisable.

The region offers rich cultural experiences: excellent local cuisine, stunning natural landscapes. The best months for swimming are June, July, August, September with water temperatures up to 24°C.

Good to know

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Local languages
EU, ES