10 TOP Things to Do in Basque Country August 2026

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Activities

Bilbao: Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo, Mundaka, Gernika, & Wine Tour

NZ$136

per adult

88% of travellers recommend

Donostia - San Sebastián City Tour Bus, Hop On - Hop Off

NZ$32

per adult

80% of travellers recommend

Bilbao: 1- or 2-Hour Sightseeing Boat Tour

1-Hour Bilbao city Boat Tour or 2-Hour cruise to Portugalete

NZ$30

per adult

94% of travellers recommend

Ultimate San Sebastian Pintxos & Wine Tour

San Sebastian Ultimate Pintxos & Wine Tour in the Old Town

NZ$202

per adult

98% of travellers recommend

Guggenheim Bilbao Museum Entry Ticket

NZ$55

per adult

Bilbao: Paint on ceramics at the city's only ceramicafé

NZ$51

per adult

Bilbao Old Town Tour

NZ$59

per adult

Eating San Sebastian Pintxos Tour

NZ$197

per adult

The Basque Country Full-Day Tour

NZ$148

per adult

92% of travellers recommend

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1. Concha Beach

The Playa de la Concha (usually referred to in English as Concha Beach) is a beautiful central beach in the city of San Sebastián in northern Spain. It’s located in the stunning bay Bahía de La Concha, which takes its name from its distinctive “concha” shell shape. Spend a fantastic day on a spacious Spanish beach with amazing views and lovely walkways.

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A crowded beach with people sunbathing and swimming.

2. Guggenheim Museum Bilbao

The Guggenheim Museum is a remarkable ensemble of curves and daring forms covered in gleaming titanium panels. It helped to transform Bilbao from a grimy industrial heartland into an exciting cultural destination. Embark on a self-guided tour of this contemporary art museum to view its permanent collection and temporary exhibitions.

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3. Zurriola Beach

Zurriola Beach is a stunning stretch of golden sand between the Urumea River and the mossy green Ulía mountain. It is the only one of three urban beaches of San Sebastian that doesn’t face Concha Bay, leaving it more exposed to larger waves that are ideal for surfing. Join skaters and joggers along the lively promenade that backs onto this exceptional stretch of sand.

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A beach with clear turquoise water, a sandy shore, and a backdrop of buildings and a hill.

4. San Mames Stadium

Watch national and international soccer games at San Mames Stadium, a 53,000-seat arena that is the home of Athletic Bilbao. This team was founded in 1898 and is a big name in European soccer. The venue also has a museum devoted to the club’s history and is occasionally used for concerts.

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A waterfront promenade with a modern stadium, a bridge, and a river.

5. Donostia-San Sebastian Aquarium

Embark on an undersea odyssey and observe a variety of aquatic species at the Donostia-San Sebastián Aquarium. This oceanographic museum has more than 30 aquariums that feature animals from the Cantabrian-Atlantic Sea. Visit its exhibition space dedicated to naval history and the local fishing industry.

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6. Concha Promenade

Concha Promenade is the central boulevard of San Sebastian, where you’ll find many of the city’s events, ceremonies and activities. With its white balustrade and tall clock towers straddling Concha Beach, the promenade is among the most iconic landmarks in the region. Join joggers and skaters on this lively pedestrian avenue, which is shaped like a horseshoe.

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7. Ondarreta Beach

One of the main urban strands in San Sebastian, Ondarreta Beach is a wide stretch of golden sand beside picturesque Igueldo Mount. Its shallow water and flat sand provide ideal conditions for the entire family. Snap photos of the mossy mound of Santa Clara Island that rises tall from the bay beside a headland.

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Guggenheim Museum Bilbao

9.4/10 (2,255 reviews)

Investigate a vast collection of modern and contemporary art both inside and outside one of the most recognizable buildings in Bilbao.

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San Sebastián Centro

San Sebastián Centro is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like Concha Beach and Cathedral of the Good Shepherd.

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Bilbao City Centre

Bilbao City Centre is highly notable for its fascinating museums, and you might want to visit top sights like Plaza Moyua and Gran Casino Bilbao. See more of Bilbao by jumping on the metro at Moyua Station or Abando Station.

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Old Town San Sebastián

Unique features of Old Town San Sebastián include the historical sites and bars. Make a stop by Basilica of Saint Mary of the Chorus or Plaza de La Constitucion while you're exploring the area.

A coastal cityscape with a prominent lighthouse, a bay filled with boats, and a densely built urban area.

Aiete

If you're spending some time in Aiete, Concha Promenade and Parque Aiete are top sights worth seeing.

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Bilbao Old Town

Museums, shopping and theatres highlight some notable features of Bilbao Old Town. Make a stop by Plaza Nueva or Arriaga Theater while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Arriga Tram Stop or Casco Viejo Station to get around town.

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