Monte Ulia
Monte Ulia
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Chepstow, UK4 contributions
Jun 2023 • Couples
Room was fairly spacious and clean. A little tired and a bit dated. Bathroom more than adequate. No bar or restaurant in the hotel. Nearest bar or restaurant is within a ten minute walk. Hotel is situated in a Smart residential area , plenty of parking available.
Written June 22, 2023
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The Travelling Piggy
London, UK6,171 contributions
Sep 2021 • Solo
Although this was a bit of a ballache to navigate around I really enjoyed my walk through nature and seeing incredible views was icing on the cake. It wasn't busy at all and I only saw locals which made a nice change. It was definitely worth the sweat and achy legs!
Written September 10, 2021
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FoodieChefDina
Mexico City, Mexico4,090 contributions
Mar 2019 • Family
The bus can take you up there, or take your car and there is a parking. You can also hike up. Views are beautiful From this hill they could see in old times the whales coming in or ships also.
Written April 24, 2019
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OzGronk
Brisbane, Australia312 contributions
May 2016 • Couples
We hadn't planned to walk to the summit, but on our walk along part of the Compostela track from San Sebastian to San Pedro, we ran into a local gentleman doing his weekly walk and back along this route, who suggested we take a diversion up to the summit.
We figured why not and we are glad we did.
We had by this stage already walked the steepest part of the track up from the beach, so there wasn't too much more climbing left to do.
What we found at the top was quite fascinating. Firstly we came across a stone tower whose purpose we couldn't determine, but a bit further along a lookout built hundreds of years ago for whale and fish spotting has an interpretative plaque.
Then we came across a picnic area, a Restaurant (closed at this time of year), a kids playground, toilets and the remains of a funicular which was used years ago to bring families up the hill. Nowadays a road leads to the area.
We spied a lady collecting some botanical specimens on a track leading down from the car park so we took the same route which meant crossing and recrossing the access road using tracks that locals have used for years but don't appear on any maps.
They eventually led back into town via a very long staircase.
Two days later, we tackled the Compostela track again but this time from the St Pedro side, and again decided to veer off, head up to the summit but by a different track, and then complete our walk back into San Sebastian via the old tramway route that once led to the funicular.
We are a couple of unfit seniors, and whilst the climb up the hill meant we had to stop every so often to catch our breath, it was very worthwhile, the views are spectacular.
We estimate the distance we walked to be about 10km and took us about 5 hours, including picnics and exploration time.
For a map, I had downloaded an offline map onto my Android and it showed us all the major tracks, plus some of the smaller ones that we used.
We figured why not and we are glad we did.
We had by this stage already walked the steepest part of the track up from the beach, so there wasn't too much more climbing left to do.
What we found at the top was quite fascinating. Firstly we came across a stone tower whose purpose we couldn't determine, but a bit further along a lookout built hundreds of years ago for whale and fish spotting has an interpretative plaque.
Then we came across a picnic area, a Restaurant (closed at this time of year), a kids playground, toilets and the remains of a funicular which was used years ago to bring families up the hill. Nowadays a road leads to the area.
We spied a lady collecting some botanical specimens on a track leading down from the car park so we took the same route which meant crossing and recrossing the access road using tracks that locals have used for years but don't appear on any maps.
They eventually led back into town via a very long staircase.
Two days later, we tackled the Compostela track again but this time from the St Pedro side, and again decided to veer off, head up to the summit but by a different track, and then complete our walk back into San Sebastian via the old tramway route that once led to the funicular.
We are a couple of unfit seniors, and whilst the climb up the hill meant we had to stop every so often to catch our breath, it was very worthwhile, the views are spectacular.
We estimate the distance we walked to be about 10km and took us about 5 hours, including picnics and exploration time.
For a map, I had downloaded an offline map onto my Android and it showed us all the major tracks, plus some of the smaller ones that we used.
Written May 8, 2016
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Calcir
Singapore, Singapore115 contributions
Apr 2019 • Family
Well paved roads and easy walking.
Slightly steep, need to be bit careful of the stairs when going down (leaf-litter can be slippery)
Amazing views from the top (even just the first battery overlooking the sea). There's an old castle at the top too. Small, but worth a look if you're going to walk up.
About a good couple hours to spend here.
Note: Toilets are available and open. importantly, clean! (with toilet paper)
Slightly steep, need to be bit careful of the stairs when going down (leaf-litter can be slippery)
Amazing views from the top (even just the first battery overlooking the sea). There's an old castle at the top too. Small, but worth a look if you're going to walk up.
About a good couple hours to spend here.
Note: Toilets are available and open. importantly, clean! (with toilet paper)
Written April 8, 2019
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Helena
London, UK189 contributions
Apr 2016 • Solo
The route I took was a zig zagging steep steps to the peak of 243m. Its great for hiking and joggers.it is accessible by road but not by public transport. You’d have to do a bit of walking to find a decent view point of the Zurriola beach below that’s not obstructed by trees or private villas.
Access just is off Zurriola esplanade in the Gros district through Zemoria Kalea and flights of steps on San Blas Kalea. Follow the route up until you run out of steps.
There is another route up via Cemoriya Street but this is hard to find.
The real gem in the track is discovering Faro de la Plata lighthouse at the edge of the mountain, with stunning view of San Sebastian’s glistening beaches.
Access just is off Zurriola esplanade in the Gros district through Zemoria Kalea and flights of steps on San Blas Kalea. Follow the route up until you run out of steps.
There is another route up via Cemoriya Street but this is hard to find.
The real gem in the track is discovering Faro de la Plata lighthouse at the edge of the mountain, with stunning view of San Sebastian’s glistening beaches.
Written April 26, 2016
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AliceElizabeth
Sydney, Australia86 contributions
Jul 2019 • Couples
On a lovely, sunny day in San Sebastián, we decided to walk to the top of Mount Ulia and across the cliffs to Pasaia. This was a beautiful, fairly strenuous hike and (despite what others have said in their reviews) we found it was quite easy to get lost! There is no proper signage until you start approaching Pasaia. Instead, you have to rely on red and white markings on the trees to guide you, with a red and white cross symbolising that you should not go that way. We found ourselves on the green and white route for quite some time, which having later spoken to locals apparently happens quite often! Despite this, we thoroughly enjoyed the walk and also enjoyed taking the little boat for 80 cents each from Pasaia San Pedro (the part of Pasaia which is at the end of the trail) across to Pasai San Juan (or Donibane in Basque, which is a small fishing village). We had a delicious lunch overlooking the sea - just perfect.
Written July 6, 2019
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Patrick M
Crowborough, UK260 contributions
Apr 2018 • Couples
The paths leading up to the Castillo de la Nota can be slippery and hard going when its wet, but the views are very good from the top. We went up on a dull and overcast day and had the place to ourselves. The Monte Igueldo is the better of the two peaks overlooking Donastia.
Written May 2, 2018
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Tatugrl
Porto, Portugal180 contributions
Sep 2017 • Couples
My husband and I took this hike to Pasaia and had lunch in San Juan, a lovely, lost in time fishing village. If your hike is not on a Monday you can also visit the building (in San Pedro) where they are rebuilding the San Juan whaling ship found in Canada. If you follow the steps through a small park to the road up behind the petrol station on Avenida de Navarra just inland from Zurriola beach.....it will dead end at a long flight of concrete stairs. Follow the trail red and white painted stripes on trees, rocks etc. At splits in the trail, you will see painted a red and white X telling you NOT to take that trail. This is also a portion of the coastal route of the Camino de Santiago. It is quite an easy walk, lots of up and down, can be slick if it has been raining. Wear comfortable clothes and sturdy shoes and pack some water. There are also sign posts along the way pointing the way to Pasaia (San Juan). It took us about 2.5-3 hours to do this 11km hike (accumulated elevation 300m). Oh, and make sure to take your camera, there are some amazing views along the way. Lunch and cider at the end of the hike were very welcome! There is a taxi boat (.70 € pp) in San Pedro that will take you across the water to San Juan. Highly suggest a reservation at a restaurant here, Casa Camera (closed Monday) or Ziaboga. You can then catch the bus (1.70€) back to San Sebastian which will take about 15-20 minutes. Also this is a popular hike on the weekends for locals, so to avoid the crowds go on a weekday!
Written October 4, 2017
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Matt T
16 contributions
Jun 2017 • Family
Coastal views are best experienced as part of 9km walk to Pasaia, but I'd head up Mount Urgull or Igueldo first.
Written June 24, 2017
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