July 5, 2018

Pit Stop with Pintxos

Paris to Madrid by car equals 1250 km in roughly 12h50min. according to Google maps. Well, I love to drive but there are limits. Therefore, every year we make a little treat out of our long journey South and stop in San Sebastian.

The identity of San Sebastián as a seaside resort began over a century ago, when this wild stretch of Atlantic coast was favored by Spanish royals on holiday. Since then, Donostia as the city is known in Basque, has also established itself as a world-class gastro-paradise. In 2016 it was even nominated European Capital of Culture, whereafter the city has begun to reinvent itself as a cultural destination.

The moment you arrive in San Sebastián, La Concha beach invites you for a dip or a pleasant stroll along the shore, even when the weather is bad. It is a great way to relax after a 9 hour car ride. At which point we have earned our world famous pintxos (a variety of small snacks typically eaten in bars), for which every bar in the Old Town is a treasure trove. And of course, the Tinto de verano cannot be missing either!


La Concha de San Sebastian...


... when the tide is out!


Calling it a day


Off to the old town in search of some pintxos.


A typical Spanish scene... 


... all that is left after a delicious meal.


Strolling back along the Concha towards our hotel feeling happy.

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