San SebastianThe Basque region's most popular beach, La Concha, is to be
found in the genteel resort city of San Sebastian, 62 miles (100km)
east of Bilbao. The town became fashionable as a summer getaway
during the reign of Queen Isabel when she took to holidaying there
in 1845. Today the town hums with boutiques, surf-shops and
nightclubs, but the elaborate boardwalk and grandiose historic
mansions lend an air of sophistication. For a spectacular view of
the sea and countryside, ride the funicular to the top of Monte
Igueldo, or opt for the opposite side of the bay where it is
possible to stroll through shady woods to the summit of Monte
Urgull, topped with a statue of Jesus blessing the city. The town's
Museo de San Telmo, housed in a Dominican monastery, displays some
interesting prehistoric Basque artefacts, and a few dinosaur
skeletons. The house where Victor Hugo once lived is in the nearby
charming fishing village of Pasajes de San Juan, which can be
reached by ferry from San Sebastian.
Website: www.sansebastianturismo.com |
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