TRAVEL GUIDES DIRECTORY: SAN SEBASTIAN SPAIN

PLACES OF INTEREST

Irun - Irun is a border line town and like most frontier towns, Irun's chief concern is increasing revenue especially from passing travelers. A main factor in Irun s favor is the ease with which one can come and go. There are trains to Hendaia (Hendaye ) in France and to San Sebastian throughout the day, as well as regular long-distance and international connections.

Zarautz was developed as a trendy overspill of San Sebastian . The old village is now steeped with rows of hotels and posh cafés, amid the busy road and the tourist-filled beaches. The town is also popular among surf enthusiasts, and every September, it is haven to an influx of surfing devotees. Its annual surfing championship is now officially part of the world circuit.

Situated between the sea and the mountains, Zarautz and its surrounding area is also an ideal spot for trekking enthusiasts. Other sports such as golf are also popular here. Added attractions are the small coastal villages ( Getaria, Zumaia, Orio ) that encircle the area. Zarautz is also famous for " txakoli ", a white wine which makes a perfect accompaniment to the superb Basque cuisine.