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SAN SEBASTIAN A PLACE YOU WILL FALL IN LOVE WITH
Tecnun, The University of Navarra School of Engineering is located in San Sebastian, a cosmopolitan city, medium sized (around 180.000 inhabitants), on the northern coast of Spain, close to French border. It is catalogued as one of the most beautiful cities in Spain. Its beautiful streets of French inspiration, the three beaches and the stunning bay of La Concha, embraced by wooded hills makes San Sebastian a place that you cannot ignore.
Finally, we must mention the food. San Sebastian is home of the best and most recognized cuisine in the world. What are you waiting for? If you want to have a different experience this is your city. Find below all the leisure activities you can do:
Sports
From surfing, sailing and rowing to skiing, trekking and climbing. San Sebastian is surrounded by mountains and paths where you can practice the sport you like.
Cultural activities
International Cinema Festival, International Jazz Festival and street entertainment.
Beaches
San Sebastian is surrounded by 3 beaches: La Concha, Zurriola and Ondarreta
San Sebastian is at the top in many rankings of different media
The city
Travel + Leisure: “San Sebastian among the top 15 cities in Europe”.
Traveller: “San Sebastian, among the best overlooked places of 2019: Traveller’s top picks
Family Traveller: “San Sebastian one of the best family destinations in Spain”.
Beaches
The Guardian: “La Concha first beach in Europe”.
Tripadvisor: “La Concha first beach in Spain: Travelers’ Choice beaches 2019”.
Gastronomy
The Independent: “San Sebastian: Spain’s Foodie Capital”.
Michelin Guide: “San Sebastian the 2nd city with the most Michelin stars per square meter in the world (16 stars)”.
El Tenedor: “San Sebastian, second favorite gastronomic destination for the Spanish”.
Opinionated About Dining (OAD): “The best restaurant in Europe & 5 of the TOP 100 European restaurants are located in San Sebastian”.