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San Sebastián (or officially Donostia-San Sebastián) is the city and the capital of the Gipuzkoa province in the autonomous Basque Country in Spain. The population of the city is about 180,000 people and consists of both Basque and Spanish residents. The city of San Sebastian is located in the on the coast of the Biscay Bay and stands upon the Urumea River. The history of the city delves back to the ancient Roman times when a small settlement existed there. In the 11th century the first monastery was built in San Sebastian. In the 18th century in was an important port to trade with Americas. San Sebastian was captured in the 19th century by the French troops and later was rebuilt after the defeat of Napoleon.

The city of San Sebastian is known for its festivals, cuisine and sports. Here is located the football club Real Sociedad and is held well known cycling race Clásica de San Sebastián. Tourists can also taste the best examples of the Basque cuisine, which is served in many local restaurants. The cultural events are quite popular in San Sebastian. The most famous and important is San Sebastián International Film Festival, which is held in September. There is also held San Sebastián's Jazz Festival – the longest festival of such kind in Europe, Street Zinema - international audiovisual festival. Among the local festivals can also be pointed out such events as Tamborrada, Semana Grande, Basque Week, Santa Ageda Bezpera, Caldereros, Santo Tomas and Olentzero.

In addition tourists can always book holiday homes in San Sebastian according to their personal taste. Homes in San Sebastian offer to its guests all possible services and facilities. Here you can find open pools, long sandy beaches, good staff, bars, restaurants and many others. The city of San Sebastian is suitable for any type of holiday; you just need to book it.


Cottages San Sebastián
Vacation home San Sebastián for 6 guests Vacation home San Sebastián for 6 guests 
Vacation home San Sebastián - property for vacations and holidays in San Sebastián. .
Max Guests: 6     Minimum stay: 7
from 800.00 EUR per week

Hotels San Sebastián
Tryp San Sebastian Orly Hotel San Sebastián Tryp San Sebastian Orly Hotel San Sebastián  
Tryp San Sebastian Orly Hotel San Sebastián, Plaza Zaragoza, 4, 20017 San Sebastián, Spain
Availiable rooms in Tryp San Sebastian Orly Hotel San Sebastián. Book Tryp San Sebastian Orly Hotel San Sebastián online. Tryp Orly is located in central San Sebastián, 150 metres from the famous La Concha Beach. It offers private parking and spacious roo
from 70.40 EUR per night
Villa Soro San Sebastián Villa Soro San Sebastián  
Villa Soro San Sebastián, Avenida de Ategorrieta, 61, 20013 San Sebastián, Spain
Availiable rooms in Villa Soro San Sebastián. Book Villa Soro San Sebastián online. Villa Soro occupies 2 classical buildings, one of which was built in 1898 and is a Historical Heritage Building of San Sebastian. Free Wi-Fi is availa...
from 140.40 EUR per night
Silken Amara Plaza San Sebastián Silken Amara Plaza San Sebastián  
Silken Amara Plaza San Sebastián, Plaza Pio XII, 7, 20010 San Sebastián, Spain
Availiable rooms in Silken Amara Plaza San Sebastián. Book Silken Amara Plaza San Sebastián online. Silken Amara Plaza has a quiet setting next to the River Urumea, in San Sebastián’s Plaza Pio XII Square. The elegant, modern rooms include free Wi...
from 60.00 EUR per night
NH Aranzazu San Sebastián NH Aranzazu San Sebastián  
NH Aranzazu San Sebastián, Vitoria-Gasteiz, 1, 20018 San Sebastián, Spain
Availiable rooms in NH Aranzazu San Sebastián. Book NH Aranzazu San Sebastián online. Situated just 300 metres from Ondarreta Beach on the Bay of Biscay, the NH Aranzazu Hotel offers air-conditioned rooms with satellite TV. San Sebastia...
from 65.01 EUR per night
Pension Alameda San Sebastián Pension Alameda San Sebastián  
Pension Alameda San Sebastián, Boulevard Zumardia, 16-2º (Boulevard Alameda), 20003 San Sebastián, Spain
Availiable rooms in Pension Alameda San Sebastián. Book Pension Alameda San Sebastián online. Ideally located near Concha Beach as well as the city centre, this hotel has great access to the local tapas bars and provides smart, simple accommoda...
from 55.00 EUR per night

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