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Dining Scene in San Sebastián, Spain

Javier Salas The Jadines de Alderi Eder

Photo: The Jadines de Alderi Eder

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The small, wealthy city is in quiet transition, recapturing its glory days as the preferred summer resort of the Spanish aristocracy in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and of Franco in the 50’s and 60’s. Today, it has been reawakened by the creativity and global, mediagenic appeal of its chefs and its astonishing food.

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Destinations: San Sebastián · Lasarte-Oria

Inspired by: Enjoying Traditional San Sebastián — by Luke Barr, Published Apr. 2008

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Hotels (5)

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    Hotel Monte Igueldo

    A 125-room hostelry overlooking the town and bay. More
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    Hotel Iturregi

    Doubles from $350, breakfast included. More
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    Friendly Rentals

    A Barcelona–based agency with a good selection of properties in San Sebastián. Apartments from $210, two-night minimum. More
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    Villa Soro

    In a city where even the most luxurious accommodations tend toward the dowdy, Villa Soro offers a much-needed dose of modern luxury. The owners of

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    Hotel Maria Cristina, A Luxury Collection Hotel

    This grand, Empire-style Belle Époque hotel is filled with antiques and bordered by gardens. Located in the heart of the city, the property is not

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Restaurants (8)

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    San Prudencio

    Dinner for two $91. More
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    La Cepa

    A 70-year-old pintxos bar specializing in Jabugo ham. Light meal for two $36. More
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    Kaipe

    Dinner for two $137. More
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    Bideluze

    Light meal for two $15. More
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    Bar Ganbara

    Everything is magnificent here: the garlicky sauté of mini-mushrooms called perretxikos_; the spicy, slender chistorra sausage in puff pastry; and ... More
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    Arzak

    Tasting menu for two $450. More
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    A Fuego Negro

    The dramatic stark-black design is a refreshing departure from the woody cubbyhole look of traditional pintxo bars (in the back there’s a little re... More
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    Martín Berasategui

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Activities (4)

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    Ayestarán

    Stylish leather shoes. More
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    Museo Chillida-Leku

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    Centro Kursaal

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    Noventa Grados

    This “concept store” is a design shop and hair salon that also sells clothing, books, and cosmetics. More
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