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Top Outdoor Activities In San Sebastian, Spain

Feel the sea breeze as you stroll along Playa de La Concha and soak in the vibrant energy of San-Sebastian, also known as Donostia. Whether you are a first-time visitor or a local, our outdoor activities offer a fresh perspective on this stunning city. Explore iconic neighborhoods like Parte Vieja while uncovering must-see sights and hidden corners. Outdoor Activities in San Sebastian bring excitement, adventure, and unforgettable memories to your visit.

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Outdoor Experiences in San Sebastian, Spain

Step into adventure with our expertly crafted list of outdoor activities in San Sebastian. Designed for explorers seeking something unique, these experiences blend sightseeing with fun challenges that reveal the city's charm from new angles. Each activity is packed with interactive tasks, lively trivia, and creative photo ops—perfect for families, friends, or solo adventurers eager to discover what makes San Sebastian unforgettable. Get ready to view San Sebastian through playful exploration and make every moment count!

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Basque in the Mystery: The Great Hunt by the Bay Scavenger Hunt

Downtown, San Sebastian

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Downtown, Hondarribia

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green star 5.0 (22 reviews)

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Amp up your adventure by exploring San Sebastian Scavenger Hunt alongside iconic landmarks and hidden gems throughout San-Sebastian—from colorful street murals to centuries-old plazas.
Gather your group for trivia quests, daring photo dares, and energetic challenges that rack up points in our app—compare scores instantly and celebrate your victories together!
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Our expert writers have uncovered must-see sights and secret corners across 3,050+ cities worldwide—including dozens right here in Spain—to create memorable outdoor experiences tailored just for you. Each activity includes clear maps, instructions, challenge quizzes, and routes built around top attractions.

During your adventure in San-Sebastian, teams explore on foot: answer trivia at historic landmarks; snap photos by murals; solve puzzles at public art installations—all tracked by our award-winning app so everyone can earn points and compare scores citywide.

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Top Outdoor Attractions In San Sebastian

San Sebastian dazzles with it's scenic coastline, historic plazas, and world-famous attractions like Monte Urgull and Bahía de la Concha. Our outdoor activities guide you through bustling markets, art-filled alleys, and picturesque promenades where live music drifts on the air. From the dramatic sculptures at Peine del Viento to the culinary delights of Ciudad de los Pintxos, each stop is an opportunity for discovery. Click on each location to see related activities.

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La Concha Beach (Playa de la Concha)

Explore Donostia outdoors where the salty breeze from Bahía de la Concha meets lively city energy. Locals say sunset here is when the city glows gold and laughter echoes along the promenade.
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Basílica de Santa María del Coro

Wander through Parte Vieja for outdoor things to do in Donostia. The aroma of pintxos drifts from open windows as you pass historic facades—locals claim every corner has it's own story.
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Cathedral Buen Pastor de San Sebastián

Stroll along Playa de La Concha, where waves meet golden sand and the city’s pulse is felt outdoors. Early mornings offer peaceful views locals adore before the day’s bustle begins.
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Alderdi Eder Parkea

Monte Urgull rises over Donostia, offering trails shaded by ancient trees and panoramic views. Local trivia: there is a secret bench halfway up where poets find inspiration.
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Donostiako Bulebarra

Peine del Viento stands at Bahía de la Concha’s edge, blending art with crashing waves. Outdoor explorers love how wind whistles through Eduardo Chillida’s sculptures on stormy days.
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Museo San Telmo

Step outside and soak up Donostia's lively atmosphere. This spot is perfect for a stroll, people-watching, and catching glimpses of local life in La Bella Easo. Locals say sunsets here are unforgettable.
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La Concha Beach (Playa de la Concha)

Explore Donostia outdoors where the salty breeze from Bahía de la Concha meets lively city energy. Locals say sunset here is when the city glows gold and laughter echoes along the promenade.
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Basílica de Santa María del Coro

Wander through Parte Vieja for outdoor things to do in Donostia. The aroma of pintxos drifts from open windows as you pass historic facades—locals claim every corner has it's own story.
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Cathedral Buen Pastor de San Sebastián

Stroll along Playa de La Concha, where waves meet golden sand and the city’s pulse is felt outdoors. Early mornings offer peaceful views locals adore before the day’s bustle begins.

See our Top Outdoor Activities By Neighborhood

Experience Outdoor Activities that immerse you in San Sebastian's most beloved neighborhoods—from the lively streets of Parte Vieja to tranquil seaside enclaves near Playa de La Concha. Each area offers fresh adventures waiting around every corner—click on these neighborhoods to see the related activity.

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Downtown

Downtown, San Sebastian

Experience the heart of San Sebastian in Downtown, where Parte Vieja Old Town meets modern charm. Explore landmarks like Catedral del Buen Pastor and Zuloaga Plaza for...

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See what people say about our outdoor activities in San Sebastian

Our happy customers rave about their Outdoor Activities experience in San Sebastian—'The best way to explore Donostia!' With glowing five-star reviews and countless smiles captured along the route, travelers trust us for exciting things to do that delight all ages.

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As tourists, we found this San Sebastian walking tour super fun! Seeing Domes in lights and other hidden gems made it one of our favorite things to do here.
Isabel Rogers
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Went with my partner for a date in downtown Donosti and exploring Kursaal together turned into the best date night experience we have had in ages.
Maxwell Bishop
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Took my family on this self-guided adventure through Old Town. Discovering the Boulevard Kiosk together was an awesome outdoor experience we all loved!
Leona Petersen
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Had a great time on this walking tour around the heart of Donosti. Stopping by Zuloaga Plaza made for a highlight of our San Sebastian tour experience.
Graham Chambers
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Exploring Downtown with ScavengerHunt.com was a top thing to do in San Sebby. The app guided us past Mota Castle and it felt like a true city experience.
Clara McAllister
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As tourists, this San Sebastian walking tour made sightseeing easy. Zuloaga Plaza stood out among all the fun things to do in Donosti's downtown core!
Elias Winters
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Loved using the ScavengerHunt.com app to guide us around Donosti Central. Boulevard Kiosk was a highlight and the whole tour felt like an outdoor adventure.
Ramona Peckett
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Took my partner on a date through Downtown with ScavengerHunt.com and had such a great experience. Kursaal looked amazing as we explored together.
Emery Caldwell
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Downtown SS felt alive during this walking tour. The Domes in lights were stunning and it was one of the best things to do for families visiting the city.
Desmond Hollis
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Exploring the Old Quarter on a San Sebastian tour was such an experience. We loved seeing Mota Castle and learning some local history at our own pace.
Marlene Stonewell
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I used ScavengerHunt.com with friends and loved how easy it was to explore Downtown. Domes in lights looked amazing at dusk. A truly unique San Sebastian tour experience!
Kenton Baird
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This interactive walking tour showed us local gems like Boulevard Kiosk that we would have missed. Such a fun outdoor activity if you are looking for things to do in Vibrant Coast.
Maribel Kerrigan
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My partner and I did the self guided tour around Kursaal for date night in Old Sands. It was an awesome experience and honestly one of the best date ideas we have found here.
Graham Sterling
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We took our family on this Downtown walking tour and everyone loved it. Zuloaga Plaza was such a cool stop and this is definitely a top thing to do in San Sebastian.
Delia Finch
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Exploring Lively Town on the San Sebastian tour with ScavengerHunt.com was a great experience. Seeing Mota Castle up close made it one of the top things to do in town.
Wesley Anders
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This San Sebastian tour was one of my favorite travel experiences! Mota Castle is a must-see on your next trip if you are looking for unique things to do downtown.
Nina Rowley
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We wanted outdoor things to do in Donosti Central so we tried the mural tour. The Boulevard Kiosk stop gave us great city views and local history along the route.
Harper Linden
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The Downtown stroll was such a cool experience. My partner and I chose it as our date night thing to do and checking out Zuloaga Plaza together made it even better.
Bryce Fenton
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Our family loved this self-guided San Sebastian walking tour. Stopping at Kursaal was a highlight for us and it is an awesome thing to do with kids in the heart of Donosti.
Celia Whitman
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I had a blast exploring The Old Quarter with ScavengerHunt.com. Walking past the Domes in lights made this San Sebastian tour feel like a real adventure.
Miles Preston

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Fun San Sebastian Facts and Hidden Gems

San-Sebastian was once a small fishing village before transforming into one of Spain's premier resort towns famed for it's Belle Époque elegance. It's name 'Donostia' reflects deep Basque roots still celebrated today.

The city hosts the renowned Festival de Cine de San Sebastián each year—a hotspot for international film stars! Did you know La
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