You’ll find bars and delicatessens on practically every corner. It’s also a lovely place to relax outdoors with a glass and pintxo in hand.
San Sebastián was originally a fishing village by the harbour, at the foot of Monte Urgull. Casco Viejo is − as the name suggests − the ‘old town’ and was once completely walled. Part of the city wall still remains. The old town is also bordered by the tree-lined boulevard and the Mercado de la Bretxa. Despite a severe fire, which broke out during the conflict between the English and the Portuguese and the French occupiers, the old town certainly still has its charm. In many bars, the colourful pintxos are on display and there’s plenty of nightlife.
