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San Sebastián, known in Basque as Donostia, is a coastal city located in the province of Guipúzcoa, in the autonomous community of the Basque Country, in northern Spain. Located in the bay of La Concha, on the shores of the Cantabrian Sea and very close to the border with France, it stands out for its natural beauty, its elegant architecture and its rich Basque culture. With a population of approximately 189,093 inhabitants in the city and a metropolitan area that exceeds 436,500 inhabitants, San Sebastián is an important tourist and cultural center. The city combines a historic old town with modern neighborhoods and a stately expansion that reflects its development since the 19th century. It is famous for its internationally renowned gastronomy, especially its pintxos, and for highly prestigious cultural events such as the International Film Festival, the Jazz Festival and Semana Grande. Its landscape, dominated by La Concha Bay and the Urgull and Igeldo mountains, together with its temperate oceanic climate, make San Sebastián a unique and highly appreciated destination by both national and international tourists.

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San Sebastián is world famous for its gastronomy, with numerous Michelin-starred restaurants and a rich Basque culinary tradition.
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San Sebastián is world famous for its gastronomy, with numerous Michelin-starred restaurants and a rich Basque culinary tradition.
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The city is a cultural landmark with international film and jazz festivals, museums and a vibrant local arts scene.
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The inhabitants of San Sebastián are generally friendly and welcoming, although the language barrier can be a challenge for foreigners.
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Platos locales
Try various pintxos, txuleta (grilled beef cutlet), cod pil-pil and the traditional cod omelette.
Dónde comer
Visit the Old Town for pintxos and traditional bars, Mercado de la Bretxa for fresh produce and Michelin-starred restaurants like Arzak or Akelarre.
Horarios de comida
Breakfast between 8-10 a.m., lunch from 1-3 p.m. and dinner from 8 p.m., with late dinners being common compared to other countries.
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