Nun Obeki Chambres d'Hotes
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San Sebastián, The Seaside Jewel!
... practicing.
Then the touring began of this beautiful ocean side town. We began with a quick walk along the river to the "Boca" (mouth) of the ocean where we first saw the stunning views of 'La Concha' (The Shell Beach). After a quick tour around the beach, we were desperately in need of some caffeine, so we decided to settle down at a little café with a great view of Bahía de la Concha (Bay of the Shell).
Quick note: This is where ...
Go go gadget mountain goat
... s bar to a slightly burnt croissant and two coffees. I wasn't too bothered as they had free WiFi and this gave me the chance to catch up with everyone. It's amazing how many emails you get in your inbox that really don't matter. Being away from it all makes it a lot easier to prioritise. The local train to SJPdP was a little unusual. It's a combined single engine and carriage. Most people were sat ...
The Conch and the Pinxtos
... together. Pinxto is the Euskeran name for pincho (spanish for "spike" -ie, the toothpick) and it is pronounced "peen-cho."
Imagine you are in the US and you want to eat lunch at... Friendly's, for example. Your situation would go kind of like this:
-You drive the restaurant, park your car and walk in.
-You are seated by the hostess and given your menus.
-You are greeted by your friendly (no pun intended) waitress, who then asks you what you ...
San Sebastian & the Basque Coast
... amazing fews of the bay. There is a giant statue of Christ up at the summit, very similar to 'Christ the redeemer' over in Rio.
The old part of town has some narrow streets with plenty of bars offering pinxos (mostly seafood but quite a few smoked meats and cheeses)
Visited the museum 'De San Telmo' all about Basque history. Modern building fused with a refurbished church and cloister.
Afer 3 days of solid rain in San Sebastian, I decided to leave and head for Bilbao.
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Still raining, well nearly.........
... in green and gold detailed patterns. Very fond of Mary. Quite a good crowd in the end. Jacko has some good photos. The singing was beautiful, five and six part harmony and some unusual arrangements with screaming and Olays and cuckoo sounds. Unique one might say. But what a treat. There was a starry sky on our way home at nearly midnight but it is still wet this morning. Not to worry. We are off to the Gughenheim museum in ...
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Other places to stay in St-Jean-de-Luz
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Hotel Parc Victoria
5 Rue Cepe, St-Jean-de-Luz | 4 star hotelfrom $337 -
Hotel Helianthal
Place Maurice-Ravel, St-Jean-de-Luz | 4 star hotelfrom $212 -
La Reserve
Rond Point Sainte Barbe, St-Jean-de-Luz | 4 star hotelfrom $167 -
Hotel Donibane
4, Avenue Laiatz, St-Jean-de-Luz | Hotelfrom $88 -
Grand Hotel Loreamar
43 boulevard Thiers, St-Jean-de-Luz | 4 star hotelfrom $208 -
BEST WESTERN Hotel Colbert
3 Boulevard Du Commndant Passicot, St-Jean-de-Luz | Hotelfrom $102 -
Grand Hotel de La Poste
83 Rue Gambetta, St-Jean-de-Luz | 3 star hotelfrom $110 -
Hotel Villas les Goelands
4 et 6 Avenue d'Etcheverry, St-Jean-de-Luz | 3 star hotelfrom $114 -
Hotel Le Petit Trianon
56 boulevard Victor Hugo, St-Jean-de-Luz | 2 star hotelfrom $93 -
Hotel de Chantaco
Gulf de Chantaco, St-Jean-de-Luz | Hotelfrom $206 -
Hotel de la Plage
Promenade Jacques Thibaud, St-Jean-de-Luz | Hotelfrom $129 -
Hotel Almadies
58, street Gambetta , St-Jean-de-Luz | Hotelfrom $130 -
Villa Bel Air
60 Promenade Jacques Thibaud, St-Jean-de-Luz | Hotel -
La Deviniere
5 rue Loquin, St-Jean-de-Luz | Hotel -
Hotel Ohartzia
28 rue Garat, St-Jean-de-Luz | Hotel -
Hotel De Paris
1 Boulevard Du Commandant Passico, St-Jean-de-Luz | Hotelfrom $75 -
La Maison Tamarin
Chemin de la ferme de Kokotia, St-Jean-de-Luz | Hotelfrom $129 -
Hotel Restaurant Lafayette
18-20 rue de la Republique, St-Jean-de-Luz | Hotel -
De la Rhune
Place Pierre Loti (or du Fronton), St-Jean-de-Luz | Hotelfrom $89 -
Hotel Le Madison
25 Boulevard Thiers, St-Jean-de-Luz | Hotel -
Trinquet Maitena Hotel
42 Rue Du Midi, St-Jean-de-Luz | Hotelfrom $115 -
Hotel Le Prado
Promenade De La Plage, St-Jean-de-Luz | Hotel -
Hotel La Marisa
16, rue Sopite, St-Jean-de-Luz | Hotelfrom $140 -
Hotel Maria Christina
13, rue Paul Gelos, St-Jean-de-Luz | Hotelfrom $66 -
zazpiHotel
21 boulevard Thiers , St-Jean-de-Luz | Hotelfrom $197 -
Hotel Le Relais Saint Jacques
13, Avenue de Verdun, St-Jean-de-Luz | Hotelfrom $120
