San Sebastian: Sites of Interest

Aquarium

The Donostia-San Sebastian Sea Palace-Aquarium was inaugurated in 1928 under the initiative of the Oceanography Society of Gipuzkoa, an organization founded in 1908 for the purpose of research on marine science, fishing and navigation. The Sea Palace-Aquarium was the first museum to be founded in Spain dedicated to natural science.

The tour displays all major marine life environments from the Indo-Pacific region to the wonders of the Amazon River basin. Take a tour through the underwater tunnel that gives you a 360° view of sharks, electric rays, Morays, and Lion Fish.

Monte Igueldo

The most spectacular view of San Sebastian, day or night, is high atop Monte Iqueldo. Here you can get a 360° view of the beautiful countryside, the ocean, beaches, and bay of San Sebastian. For people wary of a brisk hike to the top take a ride on the Funicular.

In addition to the mountain top view, explorers can indulge themselves at the amusement park created in 1912. This quaint amusement park offers bumper cars, children's games, pony rides, a roller coaster, logjam ride, and a mini zoo.

Located in the same area just below Monte Igueldo between Ondarreta beach and the town of Orio lies Igueldo Park spread over 4 square miles offering restaurants, walking paths, fishing spots on the ocean, and areas to lounge in the sun. Not as large as Central Park in New York City but the same idea applies. Here you will find the beauty of the countryside without leaving the cityscape of San Sebastian.

Monte Urgull

On the other side of the bay Monte Urgull lures young adults to the amazing views across the bay, and the cool protection under the shade of the forest canopy offers another inviting place to relax the day away. This area is dotted with monuments and a castle perched high above, which contains a chapel and many notable statues.

Click here to take a virtual tour of San Sebastian: 360° views throughout the city!

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