Donostia-San Sebastian Trip Overview
In this small group walking tour you’ll learn about the Basque history and try the local cider in a genuine Basque rural house. You’ll discover an off the beaten path valley and medieval town and understand how the rural landscape has evolved hand in hand with the local history through centuries. At the cider house you’ll understand the process involver in cider making and taste typical dishes such as cod fish omelette and sheep’s cheese. We’ll move by foot and public transport, which will allow you to merge with the local life style.
Additional Info
* Duration: 6 to 7 hours
* Starts: Donostia-San Sebastian, Spain
* Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> Hiking & Camping
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What to Expect When Visiting Donostia-San Sebastian, Basque Country, Spain
In this small group walking tour you’ll learn about the Basque history and try the local cider in a genuine Basque rural house. You’ll discover an off the beaten path valley and medieval town and understand how the rural landscape has evolved hand in hand with the local history through centuries. At the cider house you’ll understand the process involver in cider making and taste typical dishes such as cod fish omelette and sheep’s cheese. We’ll move by foot and public transport, which will allow you to merge with the local life style.
Stop At: Zestoa, Zestoa, Province of Guipuzcoa, Basque Country
We will visit this village and its surroundings in order to understand the evolution of the landscape in hand of the human development through thousands of years, covering from the palaeolithical to the medieval times. We’ll interpret iconic historical sights such as the city hall, the main square and the palaces inside the village. From this village we will go by the Urola river to continue our walk.
Duration: 40 minutes
Pass By: Lili Jauregia – Palacio LIli, Portale Kalea, 1, 20808 Zestoa Spain
We’ll admire the iconic gothic architecture of this palace and understand the characteristics of living in the village vs living outside it.
Stop At: Ibañarrieta Auzoa, 20749 Zestoa, Gipuzkoa, Spain
We’ll visit an ecological cider house and tour the apple orchard and their facilities. we’ll finish this visit with a lunch included with all you can drink cider or apple juice.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Zumaia, Zumaia, Province of Guipuzcoa, Basque Country
We’ll walk to this coastal village where you will have plenty of options to go back to your accommodation or keep exploring by yourself.
Stop At: 20749 Iraeta, Gipuzkoa, Spain
We’ll walk pass by this rural neighbourhood and observe the key features of the landscape that made this area a crucial part of the territory for the medieval society.
Duration: 30 minutes
Sample Menu
• codfish omelette – Served with bread and often onions & peppers
• Txistorra – This is a local chorizo variety
• Quince or apple jelly with sheep’s cheese – Often served with walnuts
