Located on Spain’s Basque Coast, just over an hour’s drive east from Bilbao, the suave San Sebastian combines an exquisite setting with beautiful architecture, a five-star culinary scene, and a brimming social and cultural calendar. Playa de la Concha is known as one of the best city beaches in Europe for swimming, and Playa de la Zurriola is home to some great breaks for surfing. Visitors can also spend leisurely days among the glorious ornamental plants, ducks, and peacocks at the Parque de Cristina Enea. Wonderfully fresh seafood, Michelin-star menus, and mouth-watering wine-pairing dinners make the city a mecca for gourmands, while venues such as the Kursaal and Tabakalera host excellent musical performances and art exhibitions. Learn about the complex history of the region at the superb San Telmo Museoa.