The city, also known as Donostia, lies along a white sandy bay between the Urgull and Igeldo hills. Fishermen's houses mixed with grand 19 th century buildings and modern districts make it one of the most attractive cities on Spain 's northern coast.
The unrivalled concentration of internationally re-known restaurants emphasizes the city's wonderful cuisine. From the exquisite tapas in the old town to the sophisticated cuisine of Arzak, Akelarre and Martin Berasategui (each awarded with 3* Michelin), Mugaritz (2* Michelin), Zuberoa (1* Michelin) or others such as Rekondo, Kokotxa and Urepel.
The city offers a rich and varied cultural programme including international festivals of great quality and prestige such as the Quincena Musical (classical music), the Jazz Festival, the International Film Festival or the Advertising Festival. The Kursaal and the Victoria Eugenia Theatre , among other venues, offer a wide range of programmes and events throughout the year such as the photography event DeFoto in May or the Gastronomy Congress in November,
The Chillida Museum and the Zuloaga Museum in Zumaia, as well as the Guggenheim and the Fine Arts Museum in Bilbao , among others, complete the large spectrum of cultural activities in the area.
The province of Guipuzcoa satisfies the interests of any traveller, offering a long coastline of excellent beaches such as Zarautz and charming fishing villages such as Hondarribia, Getaria or Zumaia, while further inland there are spectacular natural parks such as Aralar or beautiful historical towns such as Oñate.
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