“The taste of the exquisite San Sebastian”
“Have the highest number of Michelin stars per square meter in the world.”
“The basque gastronomstaden has the most Michelin stars per square meter in the world. They have a total of 17. The restaurants serves tasty pintxos, txakoli and perfectly grilled chuleton. Here is some of what you should experience. “
“San Sebastian is known as the ”tapasens hometown” and is also world-renowned for its high density of michelin-starred restaurants. Here there are with other words no need to go hungry. “
“Here you get the beach and storstadsweekend in one. Thus, is both a weekend destination and for a longer holiday trip. “
“There are no direct flights from Sweden to San Sebastian, so a little planning can pay off. A trip to San Sebastian can also be easily combined with a tour to Bordeaux in France or Bilbao, in northern Spain. “
“Some must-haves in San Sebastian:”
“San Sebastian is known as one of the cities in the world where there is the highest number of Michelin stars per square meter. Right now, the city has 10 stjärnbelönade restaurants and a total of 17 stars. “
“are you Planning to visit any of these restaurants, it might pay to book a table in good time. Some of the restaurants serving only tasting menus, and offers the same menu for both lunch and dinner. “
“if you don’t Manage to get a dinner reservations, it may be a good tip to book a table for lunch instead. It can also be good to point out that the wallet would be any thinner after such a visit.”
“When we visited the city in August 2018 ruled we went to Mugaritz (the only restaurant in San Sebastian with two stars) and Arzak. “
“The former is also ranked as the ninth best restaurant in the world in the prestigious ”World’s 50 best restaurants”. The restaurant is located in a rural setting, approximately 15 minutes from the city by car. “
“Here, you get a dining experience you’ll never forget, brilliant service and innovative cuisine. The chance is great that you get to go into the kitchen to see how chefs prepare the evening’s dishes. “
“Arzak, which has three stars, is ranked as number 30 in the ”World’s 50 best restaurants”award. “
“like Mugaritz, this is a more classic ”fine dining”restaurant, where you on the side of the tasting menu has the option to purchase dishes a la carte. A tasteful experience where the kitchen experimenting with local ingredients from the region. “
“nAndra recommended restaurants in the Michelin guide:”
“Wonderful food and drink”
“As mentioned earlier, San Sebastian is world famous for its food. Here are three places you should try when you visit gastronomstaden: “
“is Described as one of the many local institutions and is famous for its chuleton (ribeye) cooked to pefektion. There are few places and you have to ask for a place in the queue to wait your turn. When you are served with seasonal tomatoes, grilled green peppers and meat that melts on the tongue, it is well worth the wait. Enjoy with a good red wine or the local cider txakoli. “
“nAdress: Arrandegi Kalea 11”
“A bar and restaurant in old town that serves a variety of plockrätter. Here are the dishes written on a blackboard – in Spanish, so it is good to try out. “
“Here, you may heavenly basque cuisine served on a conveyor belt. It is a very popular restaurant, so it may be worthwhile to come early in the day. “
“nAdress: Fermin Calbeton Kalea 12”
“They’ve got a omnämnelse in the Michelin guide, which means that the food has high quality. Here you miniburgare on kobebiff that are so succulent they melt in your mouth. Definitvt worth a visit if you are in the old town. “
“nAdress: 1 de Agosto Kalea”
“A pintxos bar which specialises in fish, especially anchovies and sardines combined with various accessories. Can be enjoyed with a glass of taxkoli, preferably standing at the bar. “
“Address: Calle Pescaderia 5”
“Is above the center along the Urmuea-river. Here you can sit outside and enjoy the fresh oysters or other seafood if you prefer. “
“Address: Calle de Santana Catalina 4n”
“This is the city’s main sandy beach and stretches over a kilometer and a half in the middle of the city. During the bathing season it is a lively crowd along the broad sandy beach from early morning to late in the evening. Here it is shallow and the waves are rarely too big. “
“If you want to get away from the crowds, you can take a boat to the island of Santa Clara where you will find a small beach which is only 30 metres long. “
“this beach is located to the east of La Concha in the same bay, between the height of Monte Igeldo and Miramar palace. “
“In the district of Gros you will find the more windy the beach of La Zurriola. If you like to surf or want to try it for the first time, this is the beach for you. “
“In the afternoons the streams people to the old town, Parte Vieja, which is the city’s historic and social center of the city. “
“This is the small pintxos-bars wall to wall and it is not uncommon that people sit down along the street to enjoy a glass of wine or the local cider. “
“Here you can go from bar to bar and enjoy the many specialities, or knock you down in one place, enjoy the food and watch the vibrant world go by. “
“In the old town you will also find several small shops, narrow streets, the Santa Maria, the hotel and the Plaza de la Constitución, which is framed by all the nice bars and restaurants. “
“Behind the old town and above the La Concha bay, you will find the height of Monte Urgull. “
“The short trip up to the top able to withstand even the youngest in the family, and once at the top are rewarded with a magnificent panoramic view over the entire city. “
“On the road through the forest, there is also a nice café located in the old fästningsruiner. “
“at the top, you can enter the Castillo de la Mota, who, during the 1200s the city’s military headquarters. “
“Today is the old fortress converted into a historical museum where you can learn about how the nobility in Spain, lived in San Sebastian in the past. “
“do you Want to have a break from the food and the beach and San Sebastian as good opportunities for shopping as other Spanish cities. Right in the centre you will find the large shopping center La Bretxa, where you will find both restaurants, fashion boutiques, a cinema and a large food market. “
“Here you have also the San Martin market, which houses both the international clothing chains and delicatessens. “
“In the district of Gros you will find art galleries, antique shops, and surfbutiker, while the old town offers all the souvenirs you could wish for. “
“A small guesthouse with six rooms located on a side street in the old town, just a ten-minute walk from the best pintxos bars. “
“nAdress: Portu Kalea 17”
“is Located at the La Concha beach and approximately seven minutes’ walking distance to the old town. “
“nAdress: San Martin Kalea 52”
“A classic and stylish hotel, La Concha as its nearest neighbor, with several rooms overlooking the bay. “
“nAdress: Zubieta Kalea 2”
“There are no direct routes between Sweden and San Sebastian, but it often takes only an aircraft change. “
“in Order to find the best rates, it is smart to have good foresight. “
