San Sebastian
Activities in San Sebastian
San Sebastian
A dreamy looking scallop shaped bay with white sands and glimmering turquoise seas enfolds the city of San Sebastian, where some of Spain’s most renowned and innovative restaurants bask amongst old fisherman’s houses and Art Nouveau architecture.
The city of San Sebastian has long been the playground of the Spanish and its allure and appeal is not hard to comprehend. A four mile ocean front promenade features three glorious beaches where you can either roll out your towel or hit the surf. There is a new town with glamorous shops and beautiful boulevards designed by the coveted city planner Haussmann, and a thriving old town core where a stroll around romantic narrow and winding streets will reveal buildings and churches of a range of architectural styles including Gothic and Renaissance-Baroque.
Food is a way of life in San Sebastian and the city is the home of some of Spain’s most renowned restaurants, as well as having one of the highest concentrations of Michelin starred restaurants in the world. Alongside fine dining, San Sebastian also has a thriving pintxos culture, which is Basque-style tapas that features both traditional dishes and innovative creations that would not be out of place in some of the cities finer restaurants. The best way to get a real flavor of San Sebastian is to take a gastronomic tour, tasting its flavors as you meander your way around its streets. Once the eating is over, you will find bars with tables and chairs spilling out on to terraces and beachfront discos that keep the music playing and the locals dancing all through the night.
San Sebastian offers many other activities for visitors due to its location on the seafront and near beautiful Basque countryside. Boat trips, surf lessons, diving, hiking and golf are amongst some of the many possibilities. The city is well connected by airports and some five airports can be found within 100km from the city centre. Many hotels and venues are ideal for business trips and events, adding to the appeal of this lovely city.
Modern and traditional life rub shoulders in San Sebastian, one of the most beautiful cities in the world, perfect for any kind of trip.
Bike and Segway Tours
Activities in San Sebastian
Bike and Segway Tours
Enyevent Solutions offers a fun way to see the city. We can visit the most emblematic places of San Sebastian, with the help of a Segway or a bike, and accompanied by one of our multilingual guides.
We can choose from three different basic tours to discover the city :
Tour Segway Experience : First, the tour is designed to learn how to drive a Segway. The simplicity of riding a Segway, allows to the whole group to have a fun day and to discover the city and its main monuments such as the late 19th century City Hall, the Municipal Library or the Castle of Santa Cruz de la Mota…
Tour Donostia Center : During about two hours, we will discover the city after a short briefing about driving a segway. Departing from our store in Sarriegi plaza, we will visit the Mercado de La Bretxa. Then let’s enter the Old Town for discovering and understanding some of its best kept secrets. We will leave the port to take a stroll through the beautiful bay of La Concha, and after that, we slide through the centre of town to get to the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd.
Top San Sebastian : This three hour tour includes a visit to the city, a lesson about how to drive a segway and then the tour begins with a visit to the Mecado de la Bretxa, and a walk around the old town. Then, we will reach Beach Ondarreta , and admire the foothills of Mount Igueldo and see El Peine de los Vientos. Then we will head back to the Miramar Palace. The tour continues with the visit of the Cahedral of the Good Sheperd, and it ends with a stop to admire the beautiful views of Playa de la Zurriola.
City Gymkhana
Activities in San Sebastian
City Gymkhana
Today is the turn of visiting one of the most beautiful places in the Basque Country: San Sebastian. But it is not an ordinary visit. We have created a special historic and cultural gymkhana around the city.
Today is the turn of visiting one of the most beautiful places in the Basque Country: San Sebastian. But it is not an ordinary visit. We have created a special historic and cultural gymkhana around the city.
The participants will be divided into 3 or 4 groups and each provided with a city map and a local guide. The itinerary offers 5 or 6 stops where you will meet a typical character such as a fisherman or a soldier. After the gymkhana the participants will continue with some gastronomic activity to sample some of the local dishes. We could not forget about a “pintxos route”!
You will follow a route with five different stops in well-known restaurants. You will be given a plate and a choice of fifty different pintxos. Seated at the tables, you will be met by the chef who will explain the ingredients and the culture of the pintxos.
After lunch, it’s time to discover the city on your own and try some of San Sebastian’s cider houses and tapas bars, go for coast walks, and just relax in the old town with a glass of wine in hand. The “Casco Viejo” of this delightful town is small and easy to manoeuvre, with every corner presenting a hidden church or hole in the wall wine bar.
Sailing Activities
Activities in San Sebastian
Sailing Activities
Historically, the sea has always generated a lot of interest for the people of San Sebastian and it can also be an effective tool to develop team spirit and make unforgettable incentives.
Historically, the sea has always generated a lot of interest for the people of San Sebastian and it can also be an effective tool to develop team spirit and make unforgettable incentives.
From enjoying a romantic sunset while sipping a glass of Lambrusco to meetings and incentives for groups, via the whale watching, the opportunities on board a ship are many and varied.
The choice of regatta is the best to inculcate the values of the company through events that occur in a sailing competition. Indeed, observation, coordination and execution of specific tasks allow to go as far as possible. It can be organised out on crystal blue waters with the sun shining down and the fresh sea air invigorating the senses.
Working together to sail the boats across the courses, team members will have different roles and learn how to effectively coordinate their efforts to successfully advance across the course. The various roles required within each team and the full training given prior to the regatta make it an activity that is accessible to all levels.
In the hands of specialist support staff and the sporting professionals, live a unique experience under the warmth of Spanish sun!
Rally and Wine Tour
Activities in San Sebastian
Rally and Wine Tour
This activity includes a 4×4 Rally with various tests to be held among the vineyards. This can be in the form of “a treasure hunt among the vineyards,” a “rally photo shoot “, or other theme connected with the wine location.
This activity includes a 4×4 Rally with various tests to be held among the vineyards. This can be in the form of “a treasure hunt among the vineyards,” a “rally photo shoot “, or other theme connected with the wine location.
The activity will last for up to four hours and will take place mainly in the Sonsierra Riojana, an area which offers a compendium of history, landscape, vineyards and unmatched tradition.
In terms of transport, this could be done by : a small convoy of 4x4s, mountain biking or walking.
The route would end in a local original wine cellar offering the most spectacular views and some spectacular wines to sample. In the same wine cellar we could insert some of the treasure hunt challenges, so that and end the excursion with a countryside lunch among the vineyards.
You can also combine this activity with 4×4 vehicles and double quads around the vineyards. The group must be divided into two, half with quads and half the group with 4X4 vehicles and, after the picnic lunch, the vehicles will be changed so that all the participants to enjoy the same experience. After the activity, we will get back to San Sebastian by bus.
The perfect activity for an interesting and active day in the countryside…
Tapas Cooking Class
Activities in San Sebastian
Tapas Cooking Class
With a talented local Chef, in a chic tasting room overlooking the old part of San Sebastian, we offer you the chance to make your own tapas.
With a talented local Chef, in a chic tasting room overlooking the old part of San Sebastian, we offer you the chance to make your own tapas.
The day starts with a guided visit of San Sebastian’s Market with its marvellous fish selection and its outdoor farm stands.
During this visit, you will learn the difference between the various type of Iberia hams, taste Basque cheese and pick up fresh raw ingredients for the class.
At two blocks from the market, roll up your sleeves to prepare an exquisite four course meal of fabulous Basque dishes under the guidance of your chef. Learn the secrets of some of San Sebastian’s most famous recipes, and taste your own creation of delicious tapas, in a relaxing atmosphere.
Tours and Excursions
Activities in San Sebastian
Tours and Excursions
San Sebastian is a beautiful city to discover, and also a perfect place where to stay whilst visiting its surroundings. This is why Enyevent Solutions offers several different tours so that you will not miss the chance to experience what this beautiful region has to offer.
San Sebastian is a beautiful city to discover, and also a perfect place where to stay whilst visiting its surroundings. This is why Enyevent Solutions offers several different tours so that you will not miss the chance to experience what this beautiful region has to offer.
City Tour of San Sebastian : This tour includes the visit to the Mount Igueldo and El peine de los Vientos. Then, we will continue along the Bay of la Concha, until we reach the old town of the city. From here, we will take a walk through the narrow streets and the fishing port.
Full day trip to the city of Vitoria – Gasteiz : We will discover its medieval old town with its charming corners and gardens, the cathedral of Santa Maria, the Artium Museum; and, of course, we will enjoy lunch in a traditional family-run restaurant.
Full day trip to Gernika, the ‘peace symbol city’ : We will visit the Casa de Juntas del Señorío de Vizcaya with its symbolic tree, the “juradera” church of Santa María, the Museum of Euskalerria and the Parque de la Paz, with colossal sculptures by Eduardo Chillida and Henry Moore. We will also visit the Gernika Peace Museum Foundation.
Full day trip to Hondarribia : This is one of the most picturesque villages in Northern Spain, overlooking the River Bidasoa and protected from invading French forces in the past by its 15th century walls. The visit includes the Plaza de Armas, Castle of Carlos V (Parador de Turismo), Gate of Santa María, district of La Marina and a succulent gastronomic lunch!
Full day trip to Biarritz : Located on the borders of the Basque Country, this city is the most fashionable and most frequented seaside resort in Southwest France. The setting is magnificent, with Atlantic rollers breaking against rocks and reefs, impressive cliffs, a small port and superb bathing beaches.
The excursion to a cider house is also much requested. The Basques continue to conduct tastings at the cider master’s farmhouses where draughts are taken directly from enormous barrels accompanied by grilled beefsteaks, cod tortilla and local artisan cheeses. Large communal tables are set up, and you stand and eat the various dishes that come, all the time going back to the barrel to fill up your glass of cider. Learning how to catch the cider as it shoots out of the barrel is an acquired technique! Don’t miss it!