"The Greatest Place On Earth " a San Sebastián Travel Page by bushes39

Donostia (San Sebastian) is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. It was the summer home of Spain's royalty; it sits in the heart of the Basque Country (ignore all negative press you hear about the Basque); and, of course, it has one of the best beaches in the world.

Euskal Herria (the Basque Country) in the northern part of Spain is wet. It rains a lot, and it rains all year round. It doesn't really snow, and the summers tend to be cooler in temp (not this summer - 2003 - because of the heat wave that hit Europe), but be prepared for rain.

The Basque aren't from Andalucia. The easy-going, party, joking nature of those from the south of Spain doesn't describe the Basque. The Basque, historically, have been rural people. They're hard working and always keep their word. They are also a culture older than the rest of Spain. They speak their own language, and have customs different from the rest of Spain (including the best food in Spain). But don't get me wrong, they aren't boring, workaholics. They party, and they party good. Whether it be fine dining, bars, dance clubs, or what ever, you can find it in San Sebastian and the Basques will be there enjoying it with you.