Pasai Donibane
Pasai Donibane
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retireeVancouver
Vancouver, Canada1,828 contributions
Oct 2022
Oceania docks in the industrial Pasajes Port, not in San Sebastian which doesn't have a port. There are several docks in this port and not knowing which dock it would be, I found it easier to visit San Sebastian with a ship's excursion. It's about a 25 minute drive to San Sebastian. It was difficult to know ahead of time if this industrial port would have taxi service and where the bus stops to the city would be. Oceania did provide a free shuttle service to San Sebastian, dropping passengers off at the roundabout near Ondarreta Beach.
Written December 9, 2022
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Belle H
Wellington, New Zealand254 contributions
Jul 2018 • Couples
On our first trip to San Sebastian (and Spain) we decided to get out of the beautiful city and walk to the fishing villages. This takes about 2 and a half hours and the walk itself is ok for people of modest fitness (like me!). As others have said the worst part is the first stretch up from Zurriola Beach. I would suggest sneakers or walking shoes though as it is rough, uneven and slippery in parts. Be careful of the signage, the path you are taking is marked with a red and white strip (and green too when the 2 paths intersect) but avoid any red arrows (without white) - we followed one down just past the first uphill and then had to backtrack (examples in the photos)! For the most part the path is wide so you will know you are on the right track. In terms of the walk itself, there is lovely bush as well as views down to the coast. The stretch into the village down past the lighthouses. Once you get to the villages, it is very picturesque. Take the boat across for .80€, and bikes are allowed for .80€ as well. I suggest lunch in the main square where you can people watch in the sun (siesta doesn'thappen here til 3ish). The bus back to the city takes cash and there is a tourist desk in Victor Hugo's house if you need help. Highly recommend this great day activity.
Written July 22, 2018
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Citizenandrew
Manchester, UK593 contributions
Jul 2018 • Couples
We walked from San Sebastián along the coast to this small old fishing village and got the boat over the water (80 cents) which was quite an effort but totally worth it. The village has lots of traditional basque architecture and is very pretty. There are restaurants on a small square overlooking the sea. Great little village. We got the E15 bus back to San Sebastián from just outside the old village.
Written August 8, 2018
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ntaga
Athens, GA12 contributions
Sep 2018 • Couples
We stayed in this lovely village for several days in October. While San Sebastián was interesting, I had a sufficient taste of Pintxos bars after one visit and looked forward to returning to the relaxing pace of Pasai Donibane. There are several excellent restaurants in this town, which can only be reached by ferry (.80 € each way, about a 5 minute trip). The narrow streets and passageways, 16th century buildings, steep stairways up the hillsides, and magnificent views of the harbor are photo ready. If you stay here, there are good bus connections to Hondorribia and other charming towns through Erenterria. The bus stops are near the car park at the end of the village.
Written October 11, 2018
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IAN D
Wigan, UK25,855 contributions
Jul 2018 • Solo
Lovely little fishing village best approached on the ferry for 80 cents. Full of quaint houses and lots of Basque flags.
Written July 1, 2018
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SierLogan
Eindhoven, The Netherlands4 contributions
Apr 2018 • Couples
I hiked from San Sebastian to Pasajes San Pedro and found the boat that crosses to San Juan. I loved it, both the boat and San Juan!
Written April 26, 2018
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Din S
San Sebastian - Donostia, Spain64 contributions
Jun 2017 • Family
A little off the beaten tack but well worth it. Half modern port half old fishing village.
Slower paced, less crowded than nearby donostia and has good seafood, an interesting museum about basque whaling and shipbuilding where they are using 16th century methods to build a full size replica of a whaling ship built here in he 1500s that sank in Canada with Its hold filled with barrels of whale oil. Also a gateway (or ending) to a beautiful hike on the bluff between pasajes and donostia
Slower paced, less crowded than nearby donostia and has good seafood, an interesting museum about basque whaling and shipbuilding where they are using 16th century methods to build a full size replica of a whaling ship built here in he 1500s that sank in Canada with Its hold filled with barrels of whale oil. Also a gateway (or ending) to a beautiful hike on the bluff between pasajes and donostia
Written June 11, 2017
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priorityfood
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia385 contributions
May 2017 • Couples
Everyone goes to Hondaribia, Getaria etc. To me Pasai Donibane is the best of all. It is a much more relaxing port to spend a day at. There are fewer tourists and the surroundings are much more pleasant. The seafood restaurants serve much cheaper and nicer food. After lunch, it is worth walking the track along the coast and go right up to the antenna peak. From there, you will get fabulous views of the cliffs and sea.
To get there, you can take the bus from San Sebastián. The journey should only take 25 minutes. Upon getting off the bus at Pasai San Pedro, walk about 500 meters to the water front. There you will need to take a small boat across the water to Pasai Sonibane. The fee is 0.70€ per person.
To get there, you can take the bus from San Sebastián. The journey should only take 25 minutes. Upon getting off the bus at Pasai San Pedro, walk about 500 meters to the water front. There you will need to take a small boat across the water to Pasai Sonibane. The fee is 0.70€ per person.
Written May 22, 2017
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Marulita2014
Arnhem, The Netherlands27 contributions
Jul 2013 • Friends
This is an adventure that I will recommend if you are in Guipuzcoa.
You can arrive to Pasajes from San Sebastián by bus and there take a little boat to San Juan for less than 2 euros.
There is a little village with some restaurants and bars, but if you really want to see the beautiful part of the place you have to keep walking through the little center until a pretty hight hill. On your way you will find a little sea food restaurant (cheap and really tasty food with amazing views). You will also find a little wild beach and if you are lucky it will be empty so you can have a good time in the water with your friends.
If you walk all the hill up you will find an amazing view of the sea and mountains. And if you like climbing and walking trought dangerous roads you can keep walking.
You can arrive to Pasajes from San Sebastián by bus and there take a little boat to San Juan for less than 2 euros.
There is a little village with some restaurants and bars, but if you really want to see the beautiful part of the place you have to keep walking through the little center until a pretty hight hill. On your way you will find a little sea food restaurant (cheap and really tasty food with amazing views). You will also find a little wild beach and if you are lucky it will be empty so you can have a good time in the water with your friends.
If you walk all the hill up you will find an amazing view of the sea and mountains. And if you like climbing and walking trought dangerous roads you can keep walking.
Written June 10, 2014
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AliceElizabeth
Sydney, Australia80 contributions
Jul 2019
We really enjoyed visiting this beautiful fishing village for lunch after completing the strenuous coastal walk to Pasaia from San Sebastián. You can take the boat for 80 cents per person from the end of the trail at Pasaia San Pedro over to Pasai San Juan (or Donibane in Basque). There are some excellent restaurants in the village as well as some more casual choices.
Written July 6, 2019
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Is there a boat or ferry service from San Sebastian to Pasai Donibane?
Written October 23, 2019
Yes I think so we caught a ferry to the other side
Written October 23, 2019
Здравсвуйте! Как удобнее добраться общественным транспортом из Сан-Себастьян?
Written September 22, 2019
Hola,
me gustaría saber si hay parking cercano o hay que hacer el camino a pie. gracias!
Written May 29, 2019
Te recomiendo que cojas el transporte publico, ya que el parking no es muy grande y los vecinos de este pueblo estariamos muy agradecidos por el simple hecho de que nos quedariamos sin aparcamiento.
Written August 11, 2023
Hola, somos 3 argentinas que estamos planeando un viaje a la zona vasca, donde nos recomiendan hospedarnos...San Sebastian, Hondarribia, Pasaia o qué? ???..no conocemos nada !!!!!
Viajariamspara el 7 de mayo 2017
Written December 10, 2016
....depende del presupuesto....
si no hay problema económico lo mejor es Donosti...
una ciudad para vivir a pie o en bici, callejear, tomar pintxos y disfrutar de sus gentes y paisajes en una ciudad con mucho encanto arquitectónico....no defrauda.
Si vais en coche.. el aparcamiento en San Sebastián es ¡problemático!
Es de pago en superficie y con limitacion de tiempo maximo, para todos los no residentes....
O en el hotel o en un subterráneo...todos caros si son varios días; hay un par de zonas (una cerca del periódico Diario Vasco...creo recordar) de aparcamientos gratuitos y luego moverse en transporte público...
Ver las condiciones de parking del hotel.
Written December 11, 2016
can you get there by bus from San Sebastian please
Written October 26, 2016
of course , but I don't know details....sorry
Written October 30, 2016
hola! vamos el martes para este maravilloso pueblo. un sitio para desayunar??? mil gracias!!
Written October 9, 2016
Desayunar supongo que en cualquiera de los bares de la plaza, lo mejor es comer o cenar, ahí ya tienes un par de opciones fantásticas, Txoluco o Casa Camara
Written October 10, 2016
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