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Spain

Donostia / Taste the Basque Country

MeowScore 😻96/100
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🐈 Cats in the city 😸
☀️ Sun-soaked days 😸
🚗 Traffic density 😻
🔈 Noisiness 😸
📸 Views and Sightseeing 😻
🌳 Parks and greenery 😸
👮‍♂️ Safety 😻

Best month

September

Experience Basque culture at its finest during Euskal Jaiak! 🎉🍻

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january

Experience the San Sebastian International Film Festival! 🎥🍿

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february

Enjoy the Basque culinary traditions during San Sebastian Gastronomika! 🍴🍷

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march

Join in the party at Donostia's Carnival celebrations! 🎉🎭

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april

Bask in the beauty of cherry blossoms at Cristina Enea Park! 🌸

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may

Attend the International Tuna Fishing Championship! 🐟⚓

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june

Experience the vibrant cultural celebration during San Juan Bonfires! 🔥🎉

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july

Spend a day at one of the beautiful beaches, like La Concha! 🏖️

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august

Join in the fun during Semana Grande Festival! 🎉🎶

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september

Experience Basque culture at its finest during Euskal Jaiak! 🎉🍻

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october

Enjoy the autumn colors at Monte Urgull and Monte Igueldo! 🍂🍁

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november

Savor the flavors of fresh local seafood during the Txakoli Days! 🍴🦐

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december

Shop for unique holiday gifts at the Christmas Market! 🎁🎄

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Reasonable prices

Bigmac $?

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Donostia-Spain is relatively expensive for shopping and food, but still manageable for budget-conscious travelers.

Look for local markets and focus on trying the authentic Basque cuisine instead of eating at pricey restaurants.

Usual visit duration

3-4 days

beach and food

Usual visit duration

3-4 days

beach and food

Donostia is famous for its beaches and food, and visitors typically stay for a few days to enjoy both.

Tipping

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No tipping culture in Spain

Tipping

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No tipping culture in Spain

Paying by credit card or cash is common. Splitting the bill is becoming more common but still not widespread.

internet situation

great Speed

Fiber optic coverage but sometimes slow during peak hours

great Availability

Multiple providers with good coverage

excellent Cellular

Excellent coverage and speed on all major carriers

Electric socket type C

Common in Europe, South America, and Asia. Non-grounded, 2-pin plug, accepts Type C & Type E&F (non-grounded variant).

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biking possible

Good bike lanes

walkable

Pedestrian-friendly streets

LGBTQ friendly

Pride events & anti-discrimination laws

This cat-friendly city has sun, sand and seafood for cats to enjoy. Pawsome!

Cats will purr with pleasure exploring its winding streets and furry-tail ending beaches.

Things to do

The mainstream

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Basilica of Saint Mary of the Chorus
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Peine del Viento
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Old Town
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Monte Urgull
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La Concha

The mainstream

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Basilica of Saint Mary of the Chorus

Unleash your inner cat-olic and admire the breathtaking architecture of this impressive cathedral. A meowgnificent sight! 🐾⛪😻

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Peine del Viento

Feel the breeze and watch the waves crashing against the rocks in this catmazing sculpture park. Purrfect for a photo opp! 📸🌊😻

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Old Town

Get lost in the charming maze of streets, filled with catnip shops, cat cafes, and pintxos bars. A must-meow visit! 🐈🍢🎉

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Monte Urgull

Climb to the top of this hill and enjoy the panoramic views of Donostia's bay. A tail-waggingly good experience! 🐱🌄👀

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La Concha

Catwalk along a pawtastic beach with stunning views of the mountains and the sparkling ocean. Purrrfect for a sunny day!🐾☀️🌊

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Off the beaten path

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Feline's Favorite Bookstore
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Kitty's Cove
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Cat-tastic Mural
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Purrfect Lookout Point
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The Cat's Cave

Off the beaten path

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Feline's Favorite Bookstore

A quirky bookstore run by cat-loving owners. Pawsomely curated selection of books, cozy corners to curl up in, and occasional cat guests.

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Kitty's Cove

A tiny seaside cove accessible only by foot. A hidden gem for cats who seek a moment of tranquility and solitude.

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Cat-tastic Mural

This colorful wall art featuring playful cats will brighten up your day. Meowgnificent for a paw-some photo op!

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Purrfect Lookout Point

A little-known spot that offers a stunning view of the city and the bay. Only for adventurous cats who don't mind a hike!

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The Cat's Cave

A cozy bar hidden in the alleys of the Old Town. Great atmosphere and friendly cats purrfectly complement tasty pintxos and drinks.

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biking possible

Good bike lanes

walkable

Pedestrian-friendly streets

LGBTQ friendly

Pride events & anti-discrimination laws

Mindful meoweler tips

Explore the Fish Market

The Donostia fish market is a visual feast! Cat visitors can find the freshest seafood and see how it's traditionally prepared. Don't forget to try some pintxos around the area too!

Visit Mount Urgull

Get a panoramic view of Donostia and the coastline by hiking up Mount Urgull. Cat travelers can enjoy a nice walk and explore the castle and museum on their way up.

Join the Tamborrada Festival

Experience Donostia's biggest festival on January 20th by dressing up in traditional clothing and playing the drum with the locals. Cat visitors can join in the fun and learn about Basque culture.

Useful external sites

www.sansebastianturismo.com/en

San Sebastian Tourism↗

Official website of tourism in San Sebastian

www.donostia.eus/index.asp?lang=en

Donostia-San Sebastian City Council↗

Official website of the city council of Donostia

www.euskotren.eus/en

Euskotren↗

Website for public transportation in San Sebastian and the Basque Country

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