San Sebastian effectively lies at the north western of Pyrenees, which rise steadily from the coast to a maximum height of over 300m about 175Km inland. Temperatures will be come significantly cooler and rainfall will increase as you move into the mountain area. San Sebastian is a stylish city located on the Basque coast of North West Spain just 20km from the French border. It has long been an attractive resort for the wealthy who escape the overpowering heat of the interior during the summer months and as a result, property prices in San Sebastian remain amongst the highest in the country.

The city spreads around the famous La Concha beach which is packed in July and August with a huge number of visitors. The other beaches of Playa de Ondarreta to the west and Playa de la Zurriola to the east are also popular and attract a lot of surfers looking to ride the Atlantic waves.