Singaporean expat mum in Madrid: Sans Sebastian, Spain

In June, with a group of friends from Singapore, we decided to drive up north to the coastal to enjoy the sun and the beach. Sans Sebastian or call it Donostia located in the Basque Autonomous Community of Spain is one of the most popular beach during the summer. It has three main attractions, the Old Town, the Centro (Romantic area) and on the east, the Gros where it showcase its architecture and culture of the city.

There are three beaches. In the Gros district, it lays the Zurriola beach which attracts many surfers. Crossing the bridge we will reached Playa de la Concha (the Shell) and towards the west is the Ondarreta beach.

I have heard a lot of good reviews of this stunning city. Indeed, it is very different from other cities that I have traveled before. Here, you feel that you are in a city full of life and colours, with many young people, everywhere is so lively. The bars are very crowded during dinner time. The typical food in Sans Sebastian is pintxos (miniature cuisine) and of course seafood is available too.

Above: Constitución Square

Above: At the old town

Above: The popular pintxos for our meal

Above: Zurriola Bridge

Above: María Cristina Hotel

Above: Playa de la Concha

Above: Interesting signs and the city tram

Above: Beautiful sights

Above: Peine del Viento (Wind Comb) by sculptor Eduardo Chillida

To have the magnificent view of the whole city and the beaches, it is best to go up to Mount Igeldo. Up on the mountain, there is a family fun park which consist of a roller coaster, haunted house and the "Mysterious river' ride. While the men are enjoying the view and busy taking selfie. My kids and I decided to hop on for a train ride.