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See. Playa de la Concha↗×2 pubs Lounge on the beach or take in surfer culture; ideal for families with calm waters. Gros↗×2 pubs Popular area for surfer culture, located beyond the Kursaal Palace. Buen Pastor Cathedral↗ Visit this neo-gothic cathedral, home to Spain’s largest church organ. Itzurun Beach Swim or surf at this beach with towering, striped cliffs, a Game of Thrones filming location.

Eat. Parte Vieja↗×2 pubs Go pintxo bar hopping in the central Old Town for a variety of options. Casa Valles↗ Visit this traditional bar where the famous gilda pintxo was invented. San Martin Merkatua↗ Explore this smart indoor food market for top quality fresh produce. Borda Berri Start your pintxos hopping tour here and try the 'kebab' (pork rib).

Stay. Hotel Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel↗ A timeless classic, reflecting the city's history as a playground for the bourgeoisie. Nobu Hotel A luxury hotel on the Miraconcha promenade, known for its gastronomy. Lasala Plaza Recommended for its excellent location in San Sebastián. Zinema7 A top pick for families visiting San Sebastián.

Condé Nast TravelerOct 6, 2026

The Best Cities in the World: 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards

These are the best cities in the world, as voted by Condé Nast Traveler readers.

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  • Playa de la ConchaSightBeach to lounge on or watch surfers
  • Parte ViejaNeighborhoodCentral area for pintxo bar hopping
  • GrosNeighborhoodArea for watching surfer culture
  • Monte IgueldoViewpointOffers breathtaking views from its summit
  • Elsewhere
  • Amalfi CoastSightAmalfi, ItalyRomantic coastline with cliffs, beaches, and towns
  • Old TownHostelDubrovnik, CroatiaArea that feels like stepping back into time
  • DouroSightPorto, PortugalRiver offering views of Porto's houses and towers
  • KapellbrückeSightLucerne, SwitzerlandOldest covered bridge in Europe
  • Rathaus BrauereiRestaurantLucerne, SwitzerlandHome - Die Rathausbrauerei am Reussufer in Luzern.
  • Mandarin Oriental Palace, LuzernHotelLucerne, SwitzerlandArt Nouveau hotel with lake views
  • Fábrica La AuroraGallerySan Miguel de Allende, MexicoFormer textile factory with artisan shops
  • Rosewood San Miguel de AllendeHotelSan Miguel de Allende, MexicoOasis with rooftop tapas bar and skyline views
  • AperiRestaurantSan Miguel de Allende, MexicoChef's table for dining with fresh regional flavors
  • Aquaflor FirenzePlaceFlorence, ItalyWorkshop on history of perfume-making
  • Gucci GardenMuseumFlorence, ItalyMuseum charting fashion juggernaut's evolution
  • La StrozzinaMuseumFlorence, ItalyCenter for contemporary culture
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Condé Nast TravelerOct 6

Top 15 Hotels in Spain: Readers’ Choice Awards 2026

Condé Nast Traveler readers rate their top hotels in Spain.

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Condé Nast TravelerSep 11

Ready for a Euro Fall? Travel Experts Weigh In on the Best Destinations for 2026

Whether you prefer the city or the countryside, these are the European destinations making waves this fall.

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  • AkelarreRestaurantWorld-renowned restaurant in San Sebastian.
  • San Sebastián GastronomikaFestivalCelebrates 50th anniversary of New Basque Cuisine.
  • Hotel Maria CristinaHotelA glamorous property with history and heritage in spades.
  • Elsewhere
  • Assistens CemeterySightCopenhagen, DenmarkStroll through golden-hued grounds in the fall.
  • BroensMarketCopenhagen, DenmarkOplev Broens Street Food ved Inderhavnsbroen – street food, liv og åbne omgivelser med udsigt over Københavns Havn.
  • Hotel SandersHotelCopenhagen, DenmarkDesign-forward option to lean into the city's artsy edge.
  • Hotel D’AngleterreHotelCopenhagen, DenmarkOplev Hotel d’Angleterre, Københavns 5-stjernede luksushotel.
  • North ZealandNeighborhoodHelsingør, DenmarkKnown as the Danish Riviera with historic palaces.
  • Kronborg CastleSightHelsingør, DenmarkShakespeare-famous historic palace in North Zealand.
  • Louisiana Museum of Modern ArtGalleryHumlebæk, DenmarkSeaside stunner in North Zealand.
  • Mandarin OrientalHotelVienna, AustriaDiscover a luxury 5-star hotel in Vienna's city center, blending historic charm with modern elegance.
  • RosewoodHotelVienna, AustriaGenießen Sie erstklassige Annehmlichkeiten und tadellosen Service im luxuriösen Rosewood Vienna, einem 5-Sterne-Hotel…
  • Burg KinoSightVienna, AustriaCozy movie theater for screenings of The Third Man.
  • Hotel SacherHotelVienna, AustriaCelebrated its 150th anniversary.
  • Albertina MuseumMuseumVienna, AustriaCelebrated its 250th anniversary.
  • Midland RegionNeighborhoodAthlone, IrelandIrish countryside known for Samhain celebrations.
  • County MeathNeighborhoodNavan, IrelandVisit sacred sites like Hill of Ward and Hill of Tara.
  • Hill of WardSightAthboy, IrelandIt is between Athboy and Ráth Chairn.
  • Hill of TaraSightTara, IrelandTradition identifies the hill as the inauguration place and seat of the High Kings of Ireland; it also appears in Irish…
  • Púca FestivalFestivalAthboy, IrelandBiggest celebration for Samhain in Ireland.
  • Ballyfin DemesneHotelRathdowney, IrelandRomantic, old-school stay in the Irish countryside.
  • Connemara CoastNeighborhoodGalway, IrelandDramatic limestone formations and glacial lakes.
  • ReffenMarketCopenhagen, Denmark
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National GeographicSep 7

Where to Have the Best Pintxos in San Sebastián

Basque tapas has been revered for decades and elevated to an artform in the tiny bars of this Spanish surf town.

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Lonely PlanetSep 1

12 Months of Offseason Travel: Where to Go in Each Month of the Year

Discover 12 destinations to enjoy in the offseason, one for every month of the year, for fewer crowds, better value and more authentic travel.

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  • Hotel NizaHotelwaterfront accommodations with dropped room rates in winter
  • Día de San SebastiánFestivalvibrant street celebrations on January 20
  • Elsewhere
  • Riverside MuseumMuseumGlasgow, United KingdomIt forms part of the Glasgow Harbour regeneration project.
  • Wrigley FieldSightChicago, United Statesbaseball game at the very end of March
  • Torres del Paine National ParkSightPuerto Natales, Chileeasier to book accommodations in early fall
  • Willis TowerSightChicago, United Statesviews from the tower
  • Kelvingrove Art Gallery and MuseumMuseumGlasgow, United KingdomIt is located in Kelvingrove Park in the West End of the city.
  • Bunk'ArtMuseumTirana, Albaniatwo underground bunkers turned galleries
  • Sheshi SkënderbejSightTirana, Albaniacity's top attractions are centered around this square
  • Mt DajtiSightTirana, Albaniapeak is accessible via a scenic 15-minute cable car
  • Dajti ExpressPlaceTirana, Albaniascenic 15-minute cable car to Mt Dajti peak
  • Mt Dajti National ParkSightTirana, Albaniaroad to the park is not smooth
  • Union Oyster HouseRestaurantBoston, United Statescoveted restaurant for old Boston charm
  • St John's Co-CathedralPlace of worshipValletta, Maltasee a painting of John the Baptist by Caravaggio
  • The PhoeniciaHotelValletta, Maltadancing spot for Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip
  • Stash CaféRestaurantMontreal, Canadahearty meal of Polish pierogi, schnitzel and apple cake
  • Padang PadangSightDenpasar, Indonesialegendary location for good surf on the east coast
  • Chicago RiverSightChicago, United Statesdyed green on St Patrick's Day
  • Monte AlbánSightOaxaca, Mexicoancient site that feels magical at sunset
  • Glasgow CathedralPlace of worshipGlasgow, United KingdomIt was the cathedral church of the Archbishop of Glasgow, and the mother church of the Archdiocese of Glasgow and the…
  • The Clydeside DistilleryRestaurantGlasgow, United Kingdomwhisky tasting
  • Fort St ElmoSightValletta, Malta
  • National War MuseumMuseumValletta, Malta
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AfarAug 27

I’ve Lived in Spain for 16 Years—and Here Are 7 Beautiful Beaches Actually Worth Visiting

From cathedral-like cliffs on Galicia's wild Atlantic coast to a quiet cove in Asturias reachable only by a steep staircase, one longtime expat shares the Spanish beaches worth planning a trip around.

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Lonely PlanetAug 5

The Total Solar Eclipse Hits Spain Next Week — Here’s How to Watch It

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  • Playa de la ConchaSightBeach in San Sebastián, Spain.
  • Elsewhere
  • Fiske PlanetariumMuseumBoulder, United StatesFormer director advised on eclipse viewing.
  • Aljafería palaceSightZaragoza, SpainRemarkable Moorish landmark in Zaragoza.
  • Museo GoyaMuseumZaragoza, SpainDedicated to Aragon-born painter.
  • Bardenas RealesSightNavarre, SpainDesertlike landscape with bizarre rock formations.
  • Solar SnapPlaceunknown, SpainApp with eclipse mode for photos and videos.
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Condé Nast TravelerAug 3

The Unwritten Rules of Visiting San Sebastián, Basque Country's Culinary Heart

Donostia resident Marti Buckley tells us what to do and what to avoid on your next trip.

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  • La ViñaRestaurantOriginal creator of Basque burnt cheesecake
  • La ConchaSightBeach that becomes a tiny strip of sand at high tide
  • AntonioBarLunes – Jueves: 9h00 – 23h00 Viernes – Sábado: 9h00 – 24h00 Domingo cerrado c/ Mayor 2 (esquina Boulevard) 20003…
  • BertakotekaRestaurantServes an ultra-creamy, almost savory Basque cheesecake
  • Zurriola beachSightMost popular beach for surfing, waves reach 11.5 feet
  • GanbaraRestaurant
  • NestorBar
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National GeographicJul 12

Try Europe’s best city-to-swim rail trips this summer

Whether you’re in Turin, Bergen or San Sebastián, a wild swimming experience is often only a short train ride away.

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Lonely PlanetJul 10

The top 20 things to do in Spain

From wine to art to surf and more, Spain is a travelers

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Condé Nast TravelerOct 23, 2025

12 Best Hotels in San Sebastián, Spain

These are the most stunning places to stay for breathtaking sea views and charming interiors in Spain's coastal city.

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Condé Nast TravelerSep 11, 2025

13 Best Things to Do in San Sebastián

Our top tips for a long weekend in the Basque Country

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The GuardianMar 9, 2019

40 of the best beaches in Europe

Travel writers pick their favourite beaches to swim, surf, party, eat and just hang out from the Atlantic to the Aegean, from the UK to Turkey Continue reading...

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  • La ConchaSightbeautiful urban beach in Spain
  • ZurriolaSightbeach popular with surfers
  • OndarretaSightbeach flanking La Concha
  • Kursaal PalaceSightpalace beyond Zurriola beach
  • La Pensión del MarHotelfriendly and affordable hotel in Gros
  • SansebayHotelhotel with contemporary chic and La Concha views
  • Elsewhere
  • El RompidoNeighborhoodHuelva, Spainarea with golden sand beaches backed by pines
  • La FlechaFerry terminalEl Rompido, Spainglorious 12km spit with pristine beaches
  • Flechamar ferryPlaceEl Rompido, Spainferry to La Flecha spit
  • Hotel Nuevo Portil GolfHotelEl Rompido, Spainhotel with top location and bargain prices
  • Playa de los MuertosSightAlmería, Spainbeach with dramatic setting and turquoise water
  • Agua AmargaNeighborhoodAlmería, Spainbarefoot sophisticated gem of a seaside town
  • Hotel Las CalasHotelAlmería, Spainaffordable seaside treat with palms and sea views
  • Playa de PooSightLlanes, Spainsandy haven on an estuary, calm and fascinating
  • Isla de AlmenadaSightLlanes, Spainisland accessible at low tide
  • La Farola del MarHotelLlanes, Spainhotel right on the beach
  • CaeaClavelesHotelLlanes, Spainaward-winning turf-roofed, modernist hotel
  • AiguablavaNeighborhoodBegur, Spainsmall beach with clear green-blue water and white sand
  • Camí de RondaTrailBegur, Spaincoastal footpath linking coves
  • FornellsSightBegur, Spainneighbouring cove linked by footpath
  • Platja FondaSightBegur, Spainsecluded cove at the base of cliff steps
  • Hostal Sa BarracaHostelBegur, Spainrelaxing option with sea views from garden and terrace
  • Fisherman’s TrailTrailPorto Côvo, Portugalstunning clifftop trail to Vila Nova de Milfontes
  • Cabeça da CabraHotelPorto Côvo, Portugalcharming guesthouse in a converted primary school
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AfarMay 24, 2018

San Sebastián

San Sebastián, or Donostia in the Basque language, is a playground for the senses: Framed by the aquamarine Bay of Biscay and a ring of green mountains, the European beach town is as lovely as it is ...

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