San Sebastian Donostia Spain [Ep. 2] Deep Dive Into Glorious, Authentic City w/SLOW TRAVELers

San Sebastian Donostia Spain [Ep. 2] Deep Dive Into Glorious, Authentic City w/SLOW TRAVELers

[Music] [Applause] hi we’re Maya and emry full-time Travelers in Sun Sebastian donosa Spain we’re retired and in this travel Vlog we’re going to continue showing you the best of sun Sebastian we stayed here for 2 months of slow travel and this travel guide is part part two of a two-part episode now come with us for an up close look at an authentic neighborhood come over to the apartment so we can make a famous pincho together then you’ll go to a super picnic spot overlooking the bay visit stunning White Cliffs and discover more of local sculptor [Music] CH most people come to San Sebastian for the pincho scene and especially the cheesecake let’s show you how this stunning Basque City offers so much more than a tasty [Applause] [Music] dessert our apartment is near the post office as part of the retirement Journey s Sebastian is a great place to experiment with a walking lifestyle so we ditched our car [Music] the cathedral around the corner makes a great homing device in this part of the city traditional Village Life still thrives small Proprietors focus on their specialty the daily greeting is Kao which is Basque for hello an autonomous region in Spain The Basque people have their own language which being so unique has confounded linguists to its or [Music] if you start with a kaai show you’ll find many people very friendly even though the hardworking bask sometimes seem Gruff it’s true you might struggle to win a smile on weekends in Oldtown where over tourism has replaced oldtime clientele with hen and stag party [Music] goers 10 minutes from the bars of Oldtown the wine guy on our block loves to chat he keeps odd hours but bends your ear while he gives cheerful spot-on recommendations if you have to wait in line you can have a look at his less touristy [Music] [Applause] [Music] postcards Christina makes holiday cakes and the best bread in s Sebastian and she’s so nice she lets to slide if you don’t know she only takes cash she told this new customer to eat a calm breakfast and pay [Music] later everybody has a corner bar where you can meet up with your friends there’s always a place to shop for fresh fruit vegetables at the basket and carpet weaving shop that’s been here since the 1900s they’ll offer to make you something by hand if they don’t have it in [Music] [Music] stock you’ll also most likely have an independent book shop around the corner and at the neighborhood pharmacy they try their best to match my French medication to a Spanish one even though there’s no equivalent all in all you’ll be super happy to be surrounded by the historic aspects and local people of the [Music] neighborhood so now come on inside these beautiful doors and Lobby to our apartment [Music] today we’re making the famous Gilda [Music] appetizer the Gilda is essentially a pincha skewer with spicy peppers olives these are actually filled with anchois for extra anoy flavor and an and these are my favorite anues from garia which is a fishing Village not far from San Sebastian famous for their an production and this is how you eat it all in one go is that yours can’t be mine can’t be yours what do you want it to be [Music] the anchovies have picked a great place to get caught guaria has two small beaches one for swimming and one for surfing and there’s a nice view where the lighthouse sits fishing trollers tell you you’re in the right place you’ll see happy faces going up the hill following the smell of grilled fish to the the two old streets in the village have your fill but then come back to the harbor to find the best and freshest anchovies for your [Music] Gilda if you go to guaria to collect your anchovies you can also go for a Scenic walk for a few kilm to Zenia and take the bus or train back to the apartment from there [Music] instead of going straight home let’s check out some of the city’s modern shops so you can see how both tradition and creativity seem to thrive side by side in San Sebastian thinking about those window boxes and balconies common to S Sebastian’s architecture this shop brings the modern Vibe natural materials and sparkling glass of the indoor outdoor look their goods seem cheerful and perfect for a sunny day not far away another interior shop exudes s Sebastian’s creativity with their own new designs combined with curated vintage pieces in an over-the-top elegant space that’s cozy and dark and a bit Moody like a rainy day this artwork also hangs in our apartment your traditional tourist watercolor turned on its head everything is so simple and pretty you’ll want to get in on S Sebastian’s beachy Vibe at puka the 1970s Surf Shop even if you don’t need a juicy colored surfboard there’s something for [Music] everyone you might stumble on flashes of local creativity where you least expect it local florist paname surprises you at the bus stop with a temporary [Music] installation and up at Christina Ina Park more flower artists Gather in a small yellow house protected by a dedicated peacock their workshop led by star designers from Lisbon literally bursts with color and creativity the flowers don’t end there everywhere you go creativity fills the sidewalk borders Fountain borders and parks in San Sebastian you can surround yourself with flower displays on the lawn at the queen’s palace Park a great place for a picnic and one of the best views of koncha Bay at low tide if you descend from the Queen’s lawn to the small viewing deck at the water’s edge you can see an example of FL Rock in the sand that’s a striation particular to this region most dramatically seen in the nearby Cliffs at zumaya a UNESCO World geological [Music] site from Amar St you can reach zumaya in 40 minutes on the Basque train zumaya is a surfing and swimming beach and also the midpoint of an 8 km stretch of striad rock showing you debris from the meteor that crashed into the Earth at the time of dinosaur extinction these plates of rigid rocks travel underneath the ocean and appear and disappear with the change in tide in deeper water they offer a perfect octopus habitat the trail leading past the air Mage on the cliff takes you as close as you can get to the meteor tinted fles Rock when you continue South you can see the white and red striped Trail markers telling you that you’re back on the Camino Del Norte this clifftop walk of bright white greens and turquo oise is totally worth the journey from the city it only lasts a couple of kilometers before turning Inland which is where you can U-turn this visit easily fits into a day and you’ll be back in time for an evening in the neighborhood [Music] [Music] neighborhood life includes taking the time to appreciate food and family the cafes in The Pedestrian Zone fill and empty and fill again from late morning to late evening even in the rain in fact rain or shine s Sebastian is particularly beautiful at nightfall and it’s a super time to take advant AG of the walking lifestyle with a short wander to the beach for a bit of [Music] Twinkle his Basque homeland of SE Sea Cliffs and Horizon inspired local artist Eduardo cha whose life’s work you can visit at his outdoor sculpture garden though his pieces in the New York mat and tapate Museum London give him Global visibility Chi self-designed Museum spread across a low Hill on the edge of San Sebastian gives you the most comprehensive look at his work [Applause] [Music] and bring your water resistant foot wear it can be soaked and muddy even on a sunny day many of CHA sculptures sore skywards in an effort to make you feel a bit small and humbled this he thought would Inspire more empathy among us all he was particularly fond of a green angle called a nan which he felt freed his compositions and your emotions ch’s Noman is slightly off right angle it’s said to be the same as the angle of your Shadow if you stand in the sun like the upright portion of a Sund dial this is Chi’s homage to his friend christobal Balenciaga a fashion designer born in the town of guaria where a museum of his creation stands in his honor Chi was friends with many other Spanish artists whose Works Hang In His stunning Basque [Music] Farmhouse with his architecture background he directed The meticulous renovation of the ruins that he found and carefully placed each piece of art himself his sculptures dots s Sebastian 2 marking the beautiful surroundings with Local Charm and creativity what can we say s Sebastian is way more than cheesecake and we hope you’ll join us next time [Music] oh [Music]

San Sebastian Donostia Spain. Best of San Sebastian from early retired slow travelers. We’re retired and full-time travelers, currently in the Basque country on our early retirement journey. In this travel guide, Beyond Cheesecake, you’ll go beyond the famous San Sebastian cheesecake for a close up look at our apartment, our neighborhood, and a few more of the best things to do when you look for the top reasons to go and top things to see in San Sebastian. Escape over tourism! When you retire, vacation, take a gap year, what’s a neighborhood like in San Sebastian? Let’s start this travel vlog with a close up view of authentic neighborhood life in the city center, only blocks away from the beach and old town. Come to our apartment near the Cathedral for Pintxos made from Getaria anchovies used in the Gilda pintxo. Next we’ll do a bit of shopping, taking a look at the breadth of creativity in San Sebastian at art shops, surf shops, interior design shops, and the florist, all not far from the neighborhood and apartment. Have a look at the view of Concha Bay from the Queen’s Palace Lawn. Then you’ll also see the dramatic cliffs and green hills of Zumaia a UNESCO world geological site where you can do an easy short hike with magnificent views of the coast and Flysch rock. End your day with a night stroll to Gros and Concha Bay to see the gorgeous city in a new light. Rounding out the top ten things to do in San Sebastian is a visit to the Chillida outdoor museum sculpture garden called Chillida-Leku. We mention the Cristobal Balenciaga museum too. After watching both parts of this travel vlog (this travel video pairs with San Sebastian Beyond Pintxos), you’ll have an idea if Europe’s hot list destination San Sebastian is right for you having seen the top ten things to do and top things to see in this beautiful city in the Basque country. Both Spain travel vlogs, Beyond Pintxos part one and Beyond Cheesecake part two were both filmed from mid-March to mid-May.

The apartment: Feel Free Rentals, a locally owned company. Shops: Arenzana 1900 basket and carpet shop, Paname flower shop, Puka surf shop, Pokahara bar, Basterra Bakery, Valentina modern interior shop, Donosti Liburu book shop, Xabier Telleria fruit and vegetable shop, Koloreka art store,Veluto Interior Designer, La Viña Cheesecake. Train station for trip to Zumaia: Amara.

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We’re Emre and Maia of Happygoluckytravel. Our videos feature local, authentic, and immersive experiences in Europe. We love to engage with local people and stay longer in our destinations, while we spend a gap year or two as we retire being curious about everything! We’re passionate about travel and food and have been to 44 countries between us! Longing for simplicity and freedom, we put our remaining possessions in storage, and set out with a suitcase and carry-on each. We love slow travel because its a mindset that works whether you have a few days or a whole year!

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