Ganbara, San Sebastián

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.

Michelin-listed pintxo bar near La Concha Beach.

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GanbaraRestaurantMichelin-listed pintxo bar near La Concha Beach.
La Concha BeachSightSemicircular bay in the center of San Sebastián.
La Cuchara de San TelmoRestaurantClassic pintxo bar near La Concha Beach.
Nobu Hotel San SebastiánHotelBeachside hotel with views of Santa Clara Island.
Elsewhere
Playa de las CatedralesSightRibadeo, SpainBeach with rock formations shaped like cathedral arches.
Playa del SilencioAttractionCastañeras, SpainCrescent-shaped shoreline bordered by steep cliffs.
El ÚnicoRestaurantOviñana, SpainFamily-run restaurant serving zamburiñas and cachopo.
Platja de Sa BoadellaSightLloret de Mar, SpainCove with crystalline waters and a beach bar.
Platja de Ses IlletesAttractionFormentera, SpainBeach with flour-like sand and aquamarine water.
Ses Salines Natural ParkNature reserveFormentera, SpainNatural park on Formentera with clear water.
Playa ManguetaSightAlgeciras, SpainAtlantic-facing beach with fine sands and crashing waves.
Ekilore SurfPlaceAlgeciras, SpainSurf club offering lessons at Playa Mangueta.
Playa de CofeteSightPájara, SpainRemote beach in Fuerteventura with unpredictable waves.

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

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