About San Sebastian, Spain

San Sebastián is a resort town on the Bay of Biscay in Spain’s mountainous Basque Country. It’s known for Playa de la Concha and Playa de Ondarreta, beaches framed by a picturesque bayfront promenade, and world-renowned restaurants helmed by innovative chefs. In its cobblestoned old town (Parte Vieja), upscale shops neighbor vibrant pintxo bars pairing local wines with bite-size regional specialties.

• Postal codes: 20001–20018
• Weather: 13°C, Wind NE at 13 km/h, 59% Humidity
• Area code(s): +34 943 (Gipuzkoa)
• Founded: 1180
• Population: 186,665 (2018) Instituto Nacional de Estadística
• Province: Gipuzkoa