Beach
La Concha Beach
San Sebastián, Spain
A curved city beach in a shell-shaped bay, with a classic seafront promenade.
Park · Spain · Basque Country
Monte Urgull
A wooded hill above the old town, crowned by a fortress and a statue of Christ.
Free to enter about 1.5 h
For storytellers
Why Monte Urgull matters
Mount Urgull stands between the old town and the sea. Paths wind through woods past old cannons to the Castle of La Mota, with a statue of Christ at the top. The views over the bay and the old town are lovely, and it is a good short walk for a break from the pintxos.
Talking points
- A fortress with cannons sits at the summit.
- A statue of Christ looks over the bay.
- The walk up takes about twenty minutes.
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