Why go
This is a shore day for travelers who enjoy views and do not mind a steady walk. The city hall gives the eastern end of the bay a clear starting point. Move along La Concha Beach and its promenade toward Miramar Palace, then descend to Ondarreta before reaching the Comb of the Wind. Each stop changes your angle on the same sheltered bay, so the route feels continuous rather than scattered. The funicular is optional: it adds an uphill ride and a wider view if it is operating, while the sculpture is a satisfying place to finish on foot. Allow extra time if you want a long beach pause.
The route, stop by stop
World itinerary estimate: 195–400 min
Times are planning estimates. Unknown visit durations start at an editable 30 minutes; access is checked separately.
- 01
Main stop · 15–20 min
San Sebastián City Hall
The city hall is a former casino beside Alderdi Eder and La Concha Bay. Its exterior is a useful pause on a waterfront walk; interior visiting is uncertain.
Explore Walk · 8 min · Estimated
02Main stop · 35–55 min
La Concha Beach
La Concha is the sandy curve at the heart of San Sebastián. Walk the promenade for the bay view, or use the beach when tide and sea conditions suit your plans.
ExploreWalk · 13 min · Estimated
03Main stop · 30–45 min
La Concha Promenade
Follow the balustraded La Concha Promenade for a continuous view across the bay. It turns a walk between central waterfront stops into an experience of the shoreline itself.
ExploreWalk · 6 min · Estimated
04Main stop · 30–45 min
Miramar Palace
Miramar Palace occupies the rise between La Concha and Ondarreta. Come for its gardens and bay views; the palace interior is generally tied to events and courses.
ExploreWalk · 7 min · Estimated
05Main stop · 30–45 min
Ondarreta Beach
Spend time on Ondarreta, the sheltered western beach below Miramar Palace. Its position close to the Comb of the Wind makes it a natural pause along the bay.
ExploreWalk · 11 min · Estimated
06Main stop · 25–40 min
Peine del Viento (The Wind Comb)
Eduardo Chillida’s three steel sculptures grip the rocks beyond Ondarreta Beach. The sea and air vents are part of the experience, but rough conditions can affect access.
ExploreWalk · 4 min · Estimated
07Optional · 30–60 min
Monte Igeldo Funicular
Ride the historic Monte Igeldo Funicular from the Ondarreta side toward a panorama of La Concha Bay. It adds an uphill journey to a western waterfront visit.
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