La Viña, San Sebastián

Condé Nast TravelerAug 3

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

Original creator of Basque burnt cheesecake

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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

Condé Nast TravelerSep 11, 2025

Our top tips for a long weekend in the Basque Country

Birthplace of the burnt Basque cheesecake

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Borda BerriRestaurantOrder the "kebab," which is a melty pork rib
Bar SportBarOrder the txangurro, or crab
TxepetxaBarAll pintxos come with an anchovy
La ViñaRestaurantBirthplace of the burnt Basque cheesecake
La ConchaSightCrescent-shaped beach
City HallSightDonostiako Udalaren webgune ofiziala: tramiteak, udal zerbitzuak, herritarrentzako informazioa eta albisteak.
Monte UrgullTrailGreen space winding up to the summit
San Telmo MuseumMuseumJolastu, esploratu, aurkitu, ikertu, ikasi… Museoarekin ongi pasa!
Pukas Surf EskolaPlaceLocal surf school offering lessons
ZurriolaSightBest spot for surfing in the city
TabakaleraArts centreFormer tobacco factory turned cultural center
Parque de Alderdi EderNeighborhoodPlaza fronting the City Hall
Playa de la ZurriolaSightBeach known for its surf scene
Mercado San MartinTrailTwo floors of greengrocers and fishmongers
La PerlaPlaceSpa with circuit, saunas, and pools
Monte Igueldo Amusement ParkSightAmusement park with vintage attractions
DabadabaBarIntimate concert venue in an old warehouse
Santa Clara islandSight
Nautical ClubSight
Sagrado Corazón statueSight
Castillo de la MotaAttraction
Parque de Cristina EneaPark
Duchess of MandasPlace
FermínPlace

La Viña