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San Sebastian, Spain
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San Sebastian (Donostia in the Basque language) is the capital of the Basque province of Guipúzcoa in NW Spain. Originally bestriding the River Urumea which enters the sea just east of the bay, the town has expanded over the centuries into a metropolis of over 400,000 souls. Most of the architecture is 19th century, rebuilt on a grid pattern in the years following the town's virtual destruction in the Peninsular Wars. Today, the town is best known for its superb beach of La Concha, its excellent tapas bars, the international film festival which takes place here every September and the jazz festival held towards the end of July. There is no marina here, but there are numerous moorings in the bay and a small pontoon belonging to the local yacht club to the left of the entrance to the tiny fishing harbour, which can accommodate a few yachts if there is space.
Charts
- Imray
- C42 - La Rochelle to Santander
- British Admiralty
- 1291 - Santona to Gijon
- 1145 - Santander
Radio Nets
Also see World Cruiser's Nets
Local Weather
Local weather conditions?
Sources for Weather forecasts:
- See main page for Spain.
No dangers in the approach, although strong onshore winds kick up a swell in the entrance. A gale could make it potentially dangerous. Isla Santa Clara should be left to starboard on entry.
Berthing options
The bay is full of mooring buoys, one of which may be available. The best bet is to contact the very friendly Real Club Nautico prior to arrival (telephone: +34 922 141769; Email). If necessary, go through the narrow harbour entrance and tie up on the pontoon to port opposite the Museu Naval and ask at the Club.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
The Real Club Nautico is very welcoming. The club manages the moorings in the bay and has a small pontoon in the outer harbour where a few yachts may be allowed to moor up alongside. Toilets and showers and a bar and restaurant in the clubhouse.
Anchorages
A yacht can anchor in the lee of Santa Clara island in the event of onshore winds, clear of the many moorings. It would be wise to buoy the anchor in view of the numerous moorings. Holding is average to good. A swell creeps in in strong N/NW winds but it is uncomfortable rather than dangerous.
Offshore Islands and Groups
The Isla de Santa Clara lies just west of the entrance to the bay of San Sebastian.
Yacht Repairs and Services
Marine Stores
Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.
Repairs/Yards
None.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
No facilities on the pontoon. Only fuel is by jerry can from garage in the town.
Tourism and Things to do Ashore
Tourism
The town was practically demolished towards the end of the Peninsular War in 1813 during battles between French and British/Portuguese troops and sustained further damage during the Spanish Civil War in 1936. There is thus not much that is architecturally interesting other than a few baroque churches. Even the walls surrounding the old town were demolished in 1863. However, an evening spent trawling San Sebastian's legendary tapas bars is an experience not to be missed. To walk off the effects, a climb up to the fort and Christ statue on Monte Urgull is rewarded with stunning views over the wide sandy bay. In balmy weather, you can also join the hordes on the superb beach that runs the length of the bay.
 Yachts on the club pontoon |
 The tiny fishing harbour |
 Tapas galore |
 A typical side street |
Grocery & Supply Stores
Several small supermarkets in the town.
Eateries
San Sebastian is known all over Spain for its excellent tapas bars, which are virtually everywhere in the old town. Try a plateful with a few glasses of txacoli, the local white wine which is poured into the glass from a height to make it effervesce. Admire the waiter's performance, but don't attempt to imitate - it's an acquired skill!
Internet/WiFi
At the yacht club.
Laundry
Motorbike & Car Rentals
Rental outlets in the town
Garbage Disposal
Bins at the yacht club.
Transportation
Transportation (local and/or international)
Routes/Passages To/From
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
Cruiser's Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forum Discussions
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
External Links
Links to relevant websites.
References & Publications
Publications, Guides, etc.
Personal Notes
The Real Club Nautico here is exceptionally friendly and hospitable to yachts in transit. We stayed on their pontoon for two nights during a howling gale in July 2000 and they could not have made us more welcome -Atheneoflymington.
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- July 2000 --Atheneoflymington
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