Why visit
San Sebastián has more Michelin stars per capita than any city on earth, a crescent of sand at La Concha, and pintxos bars that are closer to an Olympic sport than dining.
Spain at a glance
Country center
40.0°, -4.0°
Coast
Has coastline
Country area
505,992 km²
195,365 mi²
Country population
47.9 million
95/km²
Subregion
Southern Europe
Currency
Euro (€)
EUR
Dial
+34
Language
Spanish
Demonym
Spanish
Internet
.es
UN
Member state
ISO code
ES / ESP
Where in the world
40.0° · -4.0°
Spain
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Did you know
- Spain has the second-most UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the world.
- La Tomatina: the giant tomato fight: happens in Buñol on the last Wednesday of August every year.
- Spanish (Castilian) is the most spoken Romance language in the world.
- The Royal Palace of Madrid has 3,418 rooms: the largest by floor area in Europe.
Bordering Spain
Traveler notes
- Old Town (Parte Vieja) pintxos crawl
- Mount Igueldo funicular for city view
- Zarautz and Bakio for nearby surf beaches
Plan checks
- Build a three-day plan before extending. Most travel cities are easy to undersell to yourself.
- Check seasonal timing: high season can triple costs on some coastal destinations.
- Verify swim safety, ocean conditions, and water-quality reports by month.
- Reserve top restaurants 2–4 weeks out and plan two standout meals per city.
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Frequently asked about San Sebastián
What currency is used in San Sebastián?
San Sebastián uses the Euro (€), ISO code EUR.
What languages are spoken in Spain?
The primary language is Spanish.
What is the international calling code for Spain?
The calling code is +34.
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