Food and drink
Parte Vieja Pintxo Bars
San Sebastián, Spain
The old town's tightly packed bars, with counters piled high with Basque pintxos.
Beach · Spain · Basque Country
La Concha Beach
A curved city beach in a shell-shaped bay, with a classic seafront promenade.
Free to enter about 2.5 h
For storytellers
Why La Concha Beach matters
La Concha is among the most elegant city beaches in Europe. The bay curves like a shell, with a small island in the middle and green hills at each end. A white balustrade promenade follows the sand, perfect for an evening stroll. Locals swim here nearly all year round, and the old town is a few minutes away.
Talking points
- The bay's name means the shell.
- A small island called Santa Clara sits in the bay.
- The promenade is a favourite for evening walks.
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