San Sebastián – Rainer Schmitz discovers a city of charm on the Atlantic

San Sebastián – flavours and rhythm of the Basque Country

This time we stayed two full weeks in San Sebastián, and it was one of the highlights of our journey. The famous crescent-shaped bay looked like a postcard, and our walks along the seafront were filled with the rhythm of the ever-changing ocean – calm one day, wild the next.

The old town (Parte Vieja) was a delight: narrow streets, pintxos bars and the smell of grilled fish everywhere. Each evening I tried new flavours and was constantly surprised.

Walks with Zuky along the beach were special too. As always, he got the last bite of my ice cream cone – waiting with his intense, almost hypnotic stare, drooling in anticipation.

The harbour added even more charm: lively cafés, boats and people giving the promenade its buzz. San Sebastián’s gastronomy lived up to its fame – not only in Michelin-starred restaurants but also in small local taverns full of soul.

Two weeks passed quickly, but the memories will last. San Sebastián is a city to which we will surely return.


Rainer Schmitz

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