San Sebastian – Donostia Trip Overview
Are these the luckiest 40 kilometers of coastline in Spain and France? They are the luckiest 40 kilometers of coastline in Spain and France. The Côte Basque is world-famous for its quality of life, beaches, landscapes, idyllic houses and amazing gastronomy. A tour with stories from the Belle Epoque, pirates, surfers from 1950s Hollywood, cheese, chocolate, pintxos recommended by the New York Times… Need I say more? REALLY?
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Duration: 9 hours
Starts: San Sebastian – Donostia, Spain
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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What to Expect When Visiting San Sebastian – Donostia, Basque Country, Spain
Are these the luckiest 40 kilometers of coastline in Spain and France? They are the luckiest 40 kilometers of coastline in Spain and France. The Côte Basque is world-famous for its quality of life, beaches, landscapes, idyllic houses and amazing gastronomy. A tour with stories from the Belle Epoque, pirates, surfers from 1950s Hollywood, cheese, chocolate, pintxos recommended by the New York Times… Need I say more? REALLY?
Stop At: Phare de Biarritz, Espl. Elisabeth II Pointe St-Martin, 64200 Biarritz France
You’ll walk along the shore enjoying brilliant views of the sea to finally reach impressive 44 meters tall lighthouse built in 1834!
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Mercado Les Halles, Rue Les halles, Biarritz France
Discover Les Halles – a vibrant area of Biarritz and visit the food market. It is a perfect place to observe everyday life with locals having bubbly conversations while shopping for their favorite cheese, charcuterie or boulangerie.
Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At: Guethary, Guethary, Basque Country, Pyrenees-Atlantiques, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
We will stop in the village of Guethary to have a look at this surfers favorite spot with hip restaurants, bars and stunning sea views.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Maison Adam, 4 Rue de la République, 64500 Saint-Jean-de-Luz, France
You will visit Maison Adam, a pastry shop where the world famed macarons were first created in 1660. We will also try some of them to find out what is all the fuss about.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Saint-Jean-de-Luz, Saint-Jean-de-Luz, Basque Country, Pyrenees-Atlantiques, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
You will stroll down the streets of this lovely sea resort and explore Saint-Jean-Baptiste Church and Rue Gambetta filled with tiny, colorful stores.
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: Corniche Basque, Domaine d’Abbadia, 64700 Hendaye France
From Saint Jean de Luz we will continue along one of the most beautiful coastal roads of Basque Country called La Corniche Basque.
Stop At: Barrio de la Marina, San Pedro Kalea, 37, 20280 Hondarribia, Gipuzkoa, Spain
You will explore fishermen’s village called Marina, where the elderly congregate on benches along packed with bustling pintxo bars San Pedro Street. Colorful buildings located along this promenade used to be old fish markets and fishermen’s huts.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Plaza de Armas, 20280 Hondarribia Spain
We will take a pleasant walk to the fortified part of Hondarribia that sets the stage for some of Basque Country’s most glorious battles. Its narrow streets, flowers draped from the balconies and medieval charm creates an extraordinary atmosphere and cultural context.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Hondarribia, Hondarribia, Province of Guipuzcoa, Basque Country
Lunch time! There is no better place to satisfy your appetite than Hondarribia. Your guide will recommend different, typical lunch options: from award winning pintxos, through fixed lunch menu to traditional grill house to 1 Michelin star restaurant.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes