A belle-époque beach resort with more Michelin stars per capita than almost anywhere on earth.
La Concha at golden hour
The scallop-shell bay that made the city famous — walk the railing end to end.
Pintxo crawl in Parte Vieja
One pintxo and one txakoli per bar. La Cuchara de San Telmo earns its queue.
Monte Igueldo funicular
A creaky 1912 ride to the best view of the bay.
Surf at Zurriola
The young beach across the river — rent a board or watch from the wall.
Cider house season
January to April: txotx! — catch the cider straight from the barrel.