Monte Urgull
Monte Urgull is the hill at the eastern end of La Concha Bay, crowned by the Mota Castle and a 12-meter statue of Christ. Free to hike.
Beach in San Sebastian
La Concha Beach
La Concha is a crescent-shaped city beach regularly ranked among the best urban beaches in Europe, with calm water, fine sand, and the island of Santa Clara in the middle of the bay. Free. The promenade along the beach has ornate railings and Belle Epoque lampposts. Budget travelers swim, sit on the sand, and enjoy one of the most beautiful free beach settings on the continent.
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Other places worth the walk, and what each one costs.
Parte Vieja
Parte Vieja (Old Town) is the compact grid of narrow streets at the base of Monte Urgull, famous for the densest concentration of pintxos bars in the Basque Country. Free to walk.
Playa de la Zurriola
Playa de la Zurriola is San Sebastian's surfing beach east of the Kursaal, wilder and younger in atmosphere than La Concha. Free.
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