San Sebastian

If the taste of authenticity could take the form of a city, it would undoubtedly have the profile of San Sebastian. Facing north, on the coast of the Bay of Biscay and with many centuries of history behind it, stands this picturesque city known worldwide for its jazz and film festivals, its popular pintxos and some of the busiest beaches in northern Spain, such as La Concha beach and Ondarreta beach.

The range of accommodation in the city is as rich, varied and innovative as its gastronomy. It will not be difficult for the traveller to find a hotel in San Sebastian that meets the highest standards. Even in urban areas, establishments such as the Barceló Costa Vasca have taken great care to create relaxing spaces dominated by modernity and the most up-to-date interior design. It is a real luxury to stay in diaphanous rooms with minimalist decoration that overlook the bay of La Concha and are just a stone's throw from the beaches or the most popular neighbourhoods.

The cider houses, the traditional markets, the great chefs of Michelin-starred restaurants and, of course, the famous pintxos, have elevated the gastronomy of San Sebastian to the category of a world-famous artistic expression. So it is not surprising that gastronomic escapades have become one of the main tourist attractions of the city.

Among San Sebastian's points of interest in terms of culinary experiences, the area east of the bay of La Concha, around Santa Maria and Trinitate square, are among the most popular. Donosti is a place of reference for the most demanding palates, who will find other gourmet alternatives in the numerous restaurants that occupy the space between the Guipuzkoa square and the Buen Pastor cathedral.

Each bar has its own star pintxo, hot or cold, traditional or innovative, but always maintaining the taste and devotion to one of the most deeply rooted activities in this region of Spain.

From its Old Part, the most historic quarter of the city after the Old Quarter, San Sebastian pumps activity towards the rest of the city. It is the ideal place to start a beautiful coastal walk towards the area of the Peine del Viento, a route where the most exclusive hotel in San Sebastian, the Barceló Costa Vasca, is located.

The avant-garde is at the service of the guests of this hotel in San Sebastian, whose main objective is to provide a comfortable stay with the best services: garden areas, fitness and wellness centres with personalised treatments, swimming pools, luxurious restaurants and a lobby bar where you can enjoy a cocktail before a spectacular dinner or go out to explore the many attractions of the nightlife of San Sebastian. In short, the touch of distinction that this gastronomic and cultural hotbed on the shores of the Cantabrian Sea deserves.