San Sebastian, Spain-Day 3

San Sebastian, Spain-Day 3

On the third day of our trip to the Basque Region, we crossed the border into Spain and visited San Sebastian. It is one of my favorite places that we have visited! The first thing we did was follow the walking path along the coast. It was fun to watch the sailboats come and go. 

We hiked up Monte Urgull to see the Cristo de la Mota, a statue that stands over 12 meters tall. It is surrounded by a fortress called the Castillo de lo Mota, which was built in the 12th century. There is a museum inside, so we took the opportunity to get out of the heat and learn some more about the history of the area. There is an open area at the top with breathtaking views of the city below! 

After that, we went looking for lunch. Lesson learned: Always make reservations for lunch and dinner beforehand. We wanted to eat down by the water, but everything was booked so we ended up in a Michelin-recommended restaurant. It was delicious, but lunch took about three hours! 

We spent the rest of the afternoon wandering the Old Town and exploring. There is a beautiful cathedral there, though we didn’t get to go inside. The town shuts down around 3-4:00 for a siesta and doesn’t reopen back up until dinner. We stopped to have a drink in the shade at the Plaza de la Constitución. One thing you’ll notice in the photo is that there are numbers above each the windows. This area used to be a bull ring! Now it is an area where the local festivities take place and where people like to gather with friends. 

Overall, we really enjoyed San Sebastian and would love to go back and explore it further. It has a great vibe and I definitely want to try some more of the restaurants! I think that it is one of my favorite places that we have visited.

Plaza de la constitución