It is not a cheap city because the cost of living is quite high, but on the contrary the level of income is also high. Surprisingly, the price of taxes such as the Real Estate Tax (IBI) is much lower than others such as Madrid or Barcelona.
This sits on the shores of the Cantabrian Sea, having several beaches (the best known being La Concha, in the homonymous bay) and a small harbor sheltered by Mount Urgull. It also has other mountains, with its highest peak, Urdaburu. Although the relief is rugged there are some flat areas, where much of the urban core is concentrated.
San Sebastian has a luxury location as it is only 25 km from the French border, with the best beach in northern Spain (Playa de la Concha) and the best cuisine, so much so that it is said to be the only city of the world, next to Paris, with three restaurants with three michelin stars. As representatives of the New Basque Cuisine, prestigious chefs such as Juan Mari Arzak, Pedro Subijana or Martín Berasategui.
The city features tasty snacks similar to tapas called pintxos, which may be found at the bars of the Old Quarter, miniature culinary works of art.
It is said that San Sebastian is the city in the world with the highest number of Michelin stars per square meter.
In September, the San Sebastián International Film Festival comes to the spotlight, an event with more than 50 years revolving around the venues of Kursaal and the Victoria Eugenia Theatre. The city is also home to the San Telmo Museoa, a major cultural institution with an ethnographic, artistic and civic vocation.
The stars are staying at the most important hotel in the city, the Hotel María Cristina, and the ceremonies are held at the Kursaal, separated from the hotel by the Urumea River.
Mirachonda / Alderi Eder: It is the most luxurious area for its beautiful views
Barrio Miraconcha
The Old Quarter Because of its proximity to Ondarreta. It is a neighborhood very dear to the Gipuzkoans and Navarros. It has the characteristic of being like a town within a city. The social relations between its neighbors are very close.
Barrio Antiguo
Aiete: Residential neighborhood. Surrounded by parks and gardens. For those people who love tranquility. It’s where more shawls or townhouses are in the city. It’s a very nice area
Parque Aiete
Sometimes our international clients ask us about the possibility of buying a luxury home in San Sebsatian. Currently we do not have any collaboration with agencies in Seville that have among their active luxury homes for sale.
If you are from a luxury real estate agency in San Sebastian and you are interested in appearing on this page, get in touch with us and we can study a collaboration.
