So the San Sebastian Summer of 2020 wasn’t quite what we expected. After the main lockdown finished we were relieved to see you still wanted to travel and come to San Sebastian but understandably a lot less than previous seasons which meant we had a lot more time on our hands.
It was great to spend it with friends and family and it gave us the perfect opportunity to go and explore and re-wild ourselves in the Basque Country once again.
We went on some crazy hiking missions, paddle boarded down rivers where no paddleboarder has ever been before, joined forces for extraordinary cycling tours, did far too many early bird surfing escapes and explored the depths of the back country where we found exciting new local experiences and real, traditional Basque food at its absolute best.
Here’s a glimpse of what we did. I think there will be some new San Sebastian Day tours on the horizon for 2021.
We provide San Sebastian day tours all year round. If you would like more details on our hiking, stand up paddle boarding or any of our other activities please get in touch https://www.experiencesansebastian.com/contact-us/
Reaching the top of Aneto at 3404m the highest peak in the Pyrenees.
There were some shallow parts on this new SUP adventure
With mountain bikes and 85km under our belts we rode some crazy single tracks.
The line up at Guethary never tasted so sweet with good swell, light winds and a mellow crowd.
Lumbier Canyon for an incredible hike, icy swim and vulture spotting.
Aralar area was full of surprises but this waterfall was our top spot.
We’re super pleased to announce our new Kids Summer Adventure weeks are up and running.
This is something we’ve been planning to do for a long time and this season seemed like the perfect time especially after we’ve all been cooped up inside all Spring. We are all in need of a heavy dose of the great outdoors especially the kids. So we’ve created a brilliant week of action and fun for exclusive small groups of children 10-14 years in English.There will be a huge focus on safety with the introduction of new rules inline with the government advice for the prevention of Covid 19. So no need to worry you’re kids are in safe hands!We’ll hike, bike, sup and sail our way round the Basque country. So who wants to come on an adventure?
We provide San Sebastian day tours all year round. If you would like more details on our sightseeing, explore tours or any of our other activities please get in touch “[email protected]”
Hike Adarra
Not a soul around on the river Oria
Cycling along the old railway track of Leizarán
Sailing the Basque Coast
Surprise, surprise! That’s exactly what San Sebastian was in February and March with temperatures soaring and people heading to the beach instead of the mountains.
We had perfect conditions for surfing and really enjoyed taking our friends from Japan and the US to explore the area and some surf in some of the best spots.
We hiked up to one of the top snowy peaks of the Basque Country with some great Canadians and we biked our way round glorious San Sebastian with some brilliant groups from here there and everywhere.
We had a windy stand up paddle board tour of La Concha with incredible guests who were completely up for the challenge.
La Rioja called us where we visited a unique and very traditional winery where we were treated like family and had a day we’ll never forget.
If that was then we can’t wait for what’s coming.
We provide San Sebastian day tours all year round. If you would like more details on our SUNRISE SUP tours and SUNSET SAILING trips or any of our other activities please get in touch https://www.experiencesansebastian.com/contact-us/
Our friend from Japan loved his surf trip with good waves and empty line ups .
Dreamy sunsets at La Zurriola
The view from Miramar Palace on the San Sebastian City Bike tour
Stand up paddle boarding in San Sebastian harbour
Stop off at the blow holes on the San Sebastian city bike tour
T-shirt weather in February!
Sunrise and Sunset and pretty amazing times to be out on the water in San Sebastian and you know it. After you guys requested it time and time again we are so pleased to have added those options to our tours.
So if you’re looking for something a little out of the ordinary?
For the early risers amongst you the Sunrise SUP trip is a very special time to be out in the bay, with perfect glassy conditions and nobody around, its an incredible way to start the day.
For those Sunset moments sailing in La Concha and out past the bay is the only place to be as the wind lightens and the sky turns red.
We provide San Sebastian day tours all year round. If you would like more details on our SUNRISE SUP tours and SUNSET SAILING trips or any of our other activities please get in touch https://www.experiencesansebastian.com/contact-us/
Sunrise SUP in the harbour we go.
The sun comes up and it’s just us on the island.
The best seat in the house.
That special time of the day.
Sit back relax and just take it all in.
It was an absolute pleasure to host local lady Leire’s 30th Birthday who surprised all her friends with a trip down the river on our “Rolling River Escape” tour.
The BIG SUP seemed the only way to go along with 2 regular stand up paddles. We had the river to ourselves with conditions as calm as calm can be.
With a picnic stop off on the river bank we spotted wild horses and cheered to local cider and txakoli before heading down stream to throw the birthday girl in the sea.
We provide San Sebastian day tours all year round. If you would like more details on our SUP tours or any of our other activities please get in touch https://www.experiencesansebastian.com/contact-us/
River bank stop of to cheers the birthday girl
The girls switched from BIG SUP to the small ones
Cruising down stream with not a soul in sight
We hardly had to paddle as the current took us with it
Sunrise, stand up paddle board, marriage proposal, what could possibly go wrong?
Well absolutely nothing of course. This lovely couple went for the Sunrise SUP tour in beautiful La Concha bay and little did she know what his cunning secret plan was. It was a perfect morning, cloudless sky, flat calm, no wind and not a soul around.
Off we set heading straight for Santa Clara island, we made it ashore and they climbed to the top where the deed was done and it was a great big YES!! We greeted the very happy couple with some bubbles and the best breakfast.
It was an honour to be part of such a special moment. The second proposal for Experience San Sebastian. Please check out The City From The Sea stand up paddle tour for all the details.
If you have a unique idea, let us know and we will try our hardest to make it happen.
We provide San Sebastian day tours all year round. If you would like more details please get in touch https://www.experiencesansebastian.com/contact-us/
Arriving at Santa Clara Island
The sunrise over San Sebastian old part
The city’s heating up and one things for sure, water sports is on top of menu on this months San Sebastian Tours.
We have been cruising down the river with the stand up paddle boards for lots of family fun. Kayaking action in the beautiful La Concha Bay. La Zurriola is clear as can be with sweet surfing conditions, especially now the waters feeling warmer. We also have a new San Sebastian sailing trip as part of our Bespoke offer so all aboard the incredible ninety seven year old, sixty foot yacht.
We provide San Sebastian day tours all year round. If you would like more details please get in touch https://www.experiencesansebastian.com/contact-us/
Kayak or Sup in beautiful La Concha bay
Walking at sunrise, biking adventures when you never know what's round the corner, SUP-ing on clearest river, surfing with the best crew and even a marriage proposal. We love Autumn here is San Sebastian
If you would like any more information on our San Sebastian tours, please get in touch [email protected] .
Not a breath of wind and glassy like a mirror. We cruised through stunning woods, past flower filled meadows. We saw wild horses, masses of fish, too many different birds to count. But one thing we didn’t see was a single soul, just us for the whole tour and we topped it off with the best picnic on record. Family’s, first timers and experienced paddle boarders, this is an amazing, unique tour that we can tailor make just for you to suit you level.
What a weekend, we rode mountain bike along the coastal route of St James Way off the beaten track from the usual hikers. We stand up paddled down the super glassy calm river Oria stopping for swims along the way. We had a great gang who stood up for the first time in the surf. We enjoyed the sunshine and then got drench in the best lightening storm of the Summer so far. If these adventures are up your street please get in touch for all the details [email protected]
