About Old Town (Parte Vieja)

The historic Old Town of San Sebastian is a maze of charismatic alleys and clusters of townhouses. The Plaza de la Constitución at its center is the most dynamic and busiest area. Near the Plaza are the noisy Pescadería (Fish Market) and the ancient Iglesia de San Vicente, San Sebastian's oldest church with a richly carved retablo. Many beautiful buildings with balconies line this square and it looks right out of a fairy tale. Stroll the quaint cobblestone streets and explore the authentic Basque tapas. The place is filled with traditional pintxo restaurants and it gets busiest during the evenings when tourists and locals pour in to taste the famous pintxos and wine. Pintxos are tantalizing gastronomic delicacies; these bite-size snacks come in a variety of choices and it is a Basque culinary adventure.
 

Must See

  • Beautiful alleys and clusters of townhouses 
  • The Municipal Museum San Telmo
  • The fine Gothic church of St Vincente and the Baroque basilica of Santa María del Coro 
  • The busy Plaza de la Constitución
  • There are numerous bars and restaurants in the Old Town that will let you sample pintxos and wine

How to reach

It is 1.7 km from the city center and can be reached by car. If you like to walk and enjoy the scenery, traveling on foot is also a good choice.

Tips

  • Wear comfortable shoes as there is a lot to explore in the Old Town.
  • You can visit the place any time of the day. Its restaurants and bars stay open late into the night.
  • Keep a shawl or jacket handy as it can get windy and cold during the evenings.
  • It is a good place to shop and try local flavors.
  • There are many tourist spots here just a stone's throw away from each other. So plan your tour accordingly.
  • Keep your camera ready as there are many photo opportunities here.

Visit Time

Sunday:       Open 24 hours
Monday:      Open 24 hours
Tuesday:      Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday:    Open 24 hours
Friday:         Open 24 hours
Saturday:    Open 24 hours

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Entrance Fee

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Time you can spend

3 to 4 hours

 

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Weather

Scattered Clouds 15.89°C

 

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