A Perfect Day Trip From San Sebastian (San Pedro & San Juan)
This literally is the best day trip from San Sebastian. If you like light hiking, beautiful views, seaside villages, good wine and great food (and if you don't, you're crazy!). In February, Yoly and I walked from San Sebastian 3 hours east to the beautiful villages of San Pedro and San Juan. If you're ever in the area, you should do this! More info down below about how to do it. Venga, let’s go! 🥝
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So you're probably wonder, how the hell do I do this trip on my own?
First, let me get one thing clear - because all the different names can be confusing. So you're going to be walking from San Sebastian to Pasajes (in Basque it's called Pasaia) along the trail called Talaia Ibilbidea. Pasaia is a municipal area, and it has four village in it. Two of those villages are called San Pedro and San Juan. Sometimes they're called Pasajes San Pedro and Pasajes San Juan. And it can all be a bit confusing. But anyway - I hope that's clearer.
So, how do you do the walk? First, head to the starting point petrol station (which is here: goo.gl/maps/efgJwf617fwyYnag7). From there, you walk up the street Zemoria Kalea - just keep following it for about 5 minutes. And then you'll hit some steps, from then on you're on the path. And to make sure you're going in the right direction, just keep following the signs for Pasaia (the Basque name for Pasajes). And below Pasaia on the signs, it'll say, "Talaia Ibilbidea" which is the name of this path that goes from San Sebastian to Pasajes.
And really you can't go very wrong. It's about 2.5-3 hours walking to the villages.
The Albolea (Basque whaling ship) is here: goo.gl/maps/RXKvtut7djUFZBVG8
The first bar Muguruza is here: goo.gl/maps/Fmnp69uCtPzuv1ho9
You get the boat here: goo.gl/maps/GVPuoRgnyp5zRnBH9 (it comes every couple of minutes and cost €0.80 each way per person).
Casa Cámara is here: g.page/casacamara?share (** you should call ahead to reserve to avoid disappointment). And the fish we got was baked monkfish (called "rape" in Spanish).
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Hola, Spain lovers! We're James and Yoly. James is a New Zealander, and Yoly is from Spain. And we both live in Madrid. This channel is all about giving you a local insight into life in Spain, and helping you experience this country like a local when you come to visit (or live!). If that sounds like your kind of thing, bienvenido!
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I loved making this video. And think it turned out pretty well. Once this whole situation is over, I can't wait to take you all on more adventures! 🥝Where do you want Yoly and me to go once we can move again? 🥝(BTW - Hope you're all safe and well)
@trevorstannard1826
4 жыл бұрын
Spain Revealed - James Blick I would love a video on lanzarote , it’s not all tourist resorts , Yaiza and Haría are beautiful towns .
@spainrevealed
4 жыл бұрын
Got it - would love to film in the Canaries!
@packmanbohemio1967
4 жыл бұрын
Bilbao!
@packmanbohemio1967
4 жыл бұрын
Hi, guys! I'm Spanish and I got to say I love your videos. Well done!
@badger67
4 жыл бұрын
Have you been to Valencia yet? That's probably a silly question.
I'm from San Sebastian and I can't believe my eyes of how a Kiwi block and a Castilian Dulcinea can get the real essence of this land in such a short tryp. You are both authentic and great. This channel is not a touristy one about the typical topics of Spain. It shows the real one. How can New Zealander know and appreciate as deeply our culture and gastronomic taste? You really are special specimen. wi
San Sebastian has to be the most underrated city in Europe. I swear i'm going to move there one day.
@natalialeontenkova7289
4 жыл бұрын
Friedrich Köhler bloody expensive!
@pedromartinojeda
4 жыл бұрын
Underrated?
@jotade2098
4 жыл бұрын
Most expensive city in Spain, at least it used to be.
@tyronesmith3020
4 жыл бұрын
Natalia Leontenkova not expensive at all.
@tyronesmith3020
4 жыл бұрын
NoLikesToYear definitely not true. What about Madrid,Barcelona,Ibiza,formentera...
Northern Spain is my favorite place in the whole world! Watching this vlog (three times already) has me feeling like I’m walking the streets on a so-often rainy day. Rebeira Sacra, Cambados, and San Sebastián’s Hidden Pintxo Neighourhood are others I’ve enjoyed the most! I’m from San Francisco but my wife is from San Sebastián. I was dispatched to Spain, in 2000, to manage a construction project in Vigo, Galicia and I met her while she was visiting her family who had just relocated there...complete life-changer for me! We were married there in 2005 but currently live in SF. Barring the pandemic, we visit Spain one to two times a year, every year. So, as you can imagine, I have a special place in my heart for the places I mention above and your vlogs of those places! Being married to an Española is THE BEST...she is lovely like Yoly is to you!
I'm so homesick and it isn't even my home. El Pais Vasco is one of my favorite places. We stayed in a little town called Elgeta near a wonderful town called Elorrio full of history. Nearby is a cemetery with stone sarcophagi and ancient stone markers. The Basque people are so friendly and generous. Thank you for sharing this adventure. Every time I watch one of your videos, my heart aches to be back. Stay healthy and safe.
@antonycharnock2993
4 жыл бұрын
I went there last year in September! Stayed in a fantastic B&B on the outskirts of Durango. Very friendly owners who had lived in my home city of Sheffield UK www.eguzkibandb.com/en
Loved San Sebastián . You two are great.
Soy de San Sebastián-Donosti, he disfrutado mucho del video! Me ha encantado la parte del xirimiri : )
@jimmyjohnny3779
4 жыл бұрын
Uxue López Albisu In Ireland we call that kind of rain “a soft day” ☘️👍
Ay, es que a mí me encanta cuando Yoli habla castellano en los vídeos! 😍😍😍
@spainrevealed
4 жыл бұрын
jaja a mi también!
I normally keep binging on your videos and this one made me so happy. It brought back all the beautiful memories of a one day trip I made to Sevilla from Madrid. I'm back in India now but I'm so glad you guys exist to feed my Spain craving. Lots of love to you and Yoli ♥️
Best Spain channel, brings me back home 😋
@spainrevealed
4 жыл бұрын
❤️gracias
Reminds me so much of the coast near Whitby in Yorkshire UK with its whaling heritage & seafood.
The path reminds me of the ones in the UK. Few signs, lots of forks with no clear direction to go in....and even rain lol....
The north in Spain is very beautiful and green all over, it is a bit far to walk it from Denmark, lol, Good Luck there
Me gustan mucho vuestros vídeos, pero este me ha tocado la fibra porque es mi casa. Me ha agradado mucho que habéis superado los cliqués de la lluvia habéis disfrutado lo precioso que es. Hay gente que si no le hace sol y 40 grados ni se molesta. Gracias por venir y por apreciar un poquito lo que somos. Ongi etorri lagunak!! y volved cuando queráis
@spainrevealed
4 жыл бұрын
eskerrik asko Ainhoa!
I love to revisit your videos. I watched this 2 years ago. So beautiful, and I picked up more information I missed the first time.
@spainrevealed
2 жыл бұрын
our last video before lockdown!
I have walked the Camino del Norte. Great to see the area again
Great video, just loved it
Just fabulous! Thank you.
I enjoy so much your video!
El dirimir desapareció.esa lluvia de antaño gusta al campesino,es regadío natural. Hoy 28 grados Me baño todos los días en la Concha o Ondarreta y mi salud a pesar de mis años es formidable.En Sevilla viví y me ahogaba con los 46 grados qué pegó ayer.y sin poder dormir.Por tanto demos a cada uno lo qué es propio de una comunidad autónoma.
I love all of your videos! Thank you for sharing with us 🙂
I love this.
Great video you guys!! LOVE you :)
Great video as usual, thanks a lot for sharing! I will definitely go through all the places you showed in your videos once we're back to normal!
Spectacular views. I just adore Spain.
I really enjoy your videos! San Sebastian is my favorite city in Spain. I'm from Belgium but lived in Valladolid, Mallorca, and Tenerife. Now, my home is Palm Beach, Florida! Keep the videos coming. You guys are great and so real.
@spainrevealed
4 жыл бұрын
thank you!
Wow, what a lovely day out, despite the weather. Thank you, very enjoyable 🥰
That was great fun! I really like this type of video and Basque Country is such a great destination.
calabobos en Castilla = txirimiri en Euskadi = orbayu en Asturias... no moja, pero empapa.. ;-D
@spainrevealed
4 жыл бұрын
eso es!
@marianacaffaro
4 жыл бұрын
calabobos en Galicia tambien
@jotade2098
4 жыл бұрын
sirimiri
@pcardenal
4 жыл бұрын
@@spainrevealed Sirimiri, not Txirimiri
@pcardenal
4 жыл бұрын
@ltx Diccionario Elhuyar: En euskera, zirimiri Traducción al castellano 1 iz. sirimiri; llovizna, calabobos
looking forward to you guys getting back to normal, stay safe
Love this video. Next week will attempt to re-create the “reverse Camino” to San Juan and Casa Camara! ¡Venga vamos!
loved it!!! The monkfish made my mouth water. Thank you for taking us on this trip around El Pais Vasco. :-)
Loved this video, I once walked part of the same path from Hondarribia many years ago and yes it rained then too 🤣🤣🤣☘️👍
You bring back memories :) Walked the Camino from Irun to Finisterre in one go. Amazing experience. You all should try it.
That was fun!
This has to be one of my favorite videos that you've made. Are you able to drive to San Juan ??? That meal had me drooling
James! thanks for coming! hope see you soon again! take care !
Nice one guys. a very relaxing and entertaining video. I really enjoyed watching it.........felt like a virtual day trip, hihi. stay safe.
Can't wait to get back to Donostia and Spain!
it is so nice to watch your channel during this home stay time... I also have family in Sevilla and I miss them so much. Definitely I will visit San Sebastian to see such greenery mountain . thanks for sharing it. Love it! Prayer for you and Yoly! Stay Safe!
What a wonderful video. Thanks for posting and giving me hope that one day, I will visit this lovely area and enjoy the same food/wine experience. I just want to be in Spain so much. Even during this lockdown time, I would rather be indoors in Spain.
Amazing place guys. 👌
Lovely coastal views. The monkfish looked so fresh and meaty.
El País Vasco es una tierra hermosa, de naturaleza desbordante y paisajes maravillosos. Visitarla con Uds. es como hacerlo con unos buenos amigos. Les felicito por la sencillez y naturalidad con la que hacen sus videos. Un muy buen apetito y un mejor provecho. Agur (aunque no soy vasco, que yo sepa) Hahaha
Soy de San Pedro!! Me alegro de que mi pueblo obtenga la atención que merece, que es super bonito desde el punto de visto de naturaleza
This is one of the places I will visit once the pandemic crisis is over. Soooo beautiful and the foods look stunning.
@spainrevealed
4 жыл бұрын
it really was!
You’re best video yet. I hate that weather, but the whole thing worked. What a cool venture.
I'm so wrapped I've found your channel James! We're moving from Melbourne at the end of the year (flights permitting) and loving your vidoes.. fresh milk also a religion here so i'll struggle with that but keep it up!
I love you two. Thanks for the video: it's a balm in these times.
@spainrevealed
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Roberto!
so calming and so beautifully filmed, love it, James :)
@spainrevealed
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Great hike. See you at the bar!
Thank you, appreciate all the videos you’ve been releasing lately while on quarantine...keep them coming... salud from Los Angeles..
@spainrevealed
4 жыл бұрын
will do! gambas al ajillo next!
Es maravilloso ver dos personas ajenas a lo nuestro osea de otro país.y que hayáis sacado un vídeo precioso.nuestra cultura nuestro idioma nuestro paisaje nuestra gastronomía ,volver y os haré de guía
Im hungover this was the prefect thing to watch right now 😊
@spainrevealed
4 жыл бұрын
haha a lockdown hangover is probably the worst
The baby goat was the highlight! You must do more trekking-through-Spain-while-eating videos :)
@antonycharnock2993
4 жыл бұрын
You'll see goats everytime you go walking in Spain.
Amazing video 🙂
It is good to intersperse your quarantine vids with the exploring vids to remind us that there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Keep singing for the care workers!
@spainrevealed
4 жыл бұрын
Yes - though now I've run out of the other vids :)
James, you and Yoly continue to deepen our love affair with Spain through your videos. Keep up the great work! Hoping you go unscathed by the pandemic.
Love your videos James and Yoli. I'm also that guy who likes to drink the last third of the bottle. Jajaja. Unfortunately, our trip to Spain this year from April 10 to June 12 has been postponed. However, we plan to be back in Sept 2020; fingers crossed. I really liked how you both incorporated a hike and small villages. It would be great to see more of these types of videos. I took my mom to Spain in August 2020. While in Seville (yes, I know, its warm) we did your Triana tapas tour from your video. We had an awesome time! My mother in law grew up in Los Remedios and still has a Piso there that family uses when we visit. Yes, we're quite lucky. Keep up the great content!
Wow Guys that was famous footpath from San Sebastian . I love this city i visited Donosti about 12 times That place is amazing and food is so great Thank you so much stay safe
Another good one guys. Thanks. I have been to San Sebastian but didn't know about the walk. iIm twice your age so maybe not, but a taxi to the villages, perhaps 😁. Take care xx
Thanks for the lovely video. I look forward to watching your fun travel foodie videos especially now that we are all so limited in where we can go or go out to eat. James you took us on a fabulous Madrid food tour in 2014. Love travel, food, exploring and adventure. In 2010/11 my family of 4, daughters10 & 12, spent 18 months traveling the world. Keep up the great work and enthusiasm!!
@spainrevealed
4 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad you remember it and had a good time! I hope you're all doing well!
You Guys super thank you
Me encanta este video. Después de la captividad quiero verlo para mi mismo!
@spainrevealed
4 жыл бұрын
gracias!!!
Nice video and it really seems a nice day trip from Donostia. Basque cuisine is so good! Thank you for posting videos, it helps during this almost international lockdown! Is your book will also include some pintxos recipes?
@spainrevealed
4 жыл бұрын
yes, the book will have some recipes from San Sebastian :) It's coming out today! Stay tuned on my Instagram :)
Thank you,appreciate,I missed this place in my aug.trip Because of pandemic and stayed in FRANCE,my nine days in northern Spain has been postponed to next spring.
Used to live in San Sebastian and did this same trip back then (1971). The food was always amazing and the weather iffy. So many thanks for a reminder of this beautiful unpretentious place, which physically doesn't seem to have changed one bit!
@spainrevealed
4 жыл бұрын
glad to hear it hasn't changed much!
Lovely video as per usual, had 25 years in Spain and miss it. Had to smile remembering how noisy restaurants can be, 10 people create the noise of 50.
Fantastic. Your making me hungry :-)
This is so real ha ha. We've had many adventures like this one :) but that is how you find the best hidden spots and make new memories :) Great day!!
Jeg har sett flere av deres videoer om Spania og liker den veldig godt. Tusen takk for: well don't jobb
This was fantastic, only found your channel about a week before the virus hit. Take care you two.
@spainrevealed
4 жыл бұрын
Welcome Frances!
Hi Guys. Watched this during the UK lockdown. Great escapism. Love your enthusiasm. I did cough at the bill though, wow, 100 euro lunch. It did look fab though. Hope you made the flight back. Chris in UK.
@spainrevealed
4 жыл бұрын
Certainly a place for a special occassion!
You should go to Garabandal. When I went, they told me to walk to the Ocean. I BELIEVE IT WAS THE FURTHEST POINT OUT. IT WAS GREAT. I AM SAD SALUS WAS NOT WITH US💞
Niceeeee! More videos from the Basque country please. Next time go to Bilbao/Bizkaia..when possible :)
@spainrevealed
4 жыл бұрын
Once we can get out of our homes, I'll be going everywhere! 🔥
@whatisawitch2550
4 жыл бұрын
@@spainrevealed Awesome! Stay safe (and publish that recipe book pls 🤤)
I'd love to see you make a video on Fuertaventura James. I love your videos & love the Canary islands but there is more content on the other islands. Looking forward to your new videos.
Hey, we saw your recommendation of Pasai San Pedro from San Sebastián and decided to take my mum and dad there for my dad’s birthday. We had a great meal at Casa Camara. We’d have never of found this place without your recommendation. Thanks 👍
@spainrevealed
Жыл бұрын
So glad!
LOVED that. That fish looked sooooooo delicious. Gonna go to the fishstore this week and get some delicious fresh fish, if the store us open that is. I hope you are doing ok, I'm doing better and better physically, but mentally my family got a huge blow yesterday, we lost one of our beloved cousins to corona😢. Very sad about that. But your video's are giving me relaxing moments. I'm sure many more people agree with me on that. Always looking forward to yoir videos. And I'm seriously considering visiting Madrid next year and let you guide me around the beautiful places a good tapas bars. 👍❤️. Stay safe
@spainrevealed
4 жыл бұрын
I'm so sorry to hear about your loss ❤️Madrid will be lovely to visit next year :) (or earlier hopefully)
Great video. Did this 3 years ago and got lost too! Hope to do it again. Stay safe.
@spainrevealed
4 жыл бұрын
haha so easy to get lost
Muguruza's waiter has amazing skills making pintxos. I love the falkon pintxo.
Well chosen hike, except for the clothes! Again, great choice of the food on both sides (san pedro and san juan). Typical basque weather... Glad you enjoyed my city! Feel free to come back! Eskerrik asko zuei!
It’s weird how similar this looks to and feels like the west coast of Scotland! Can’t wait to visit!
@vekoner1724
4 жыл бұрын
the food is not similar xD
@ninogaggi
4 жыл бұрын
Alvaro Romero well there’s a lot of fresh fish and shellfish so it’s not a million miles away- just swap the wine for whisky
@antonycharnock2993
4 жыл бұрын
@@vekoner1724 A lot of the fish in Spain comes from British waters! Problem in UK we are obsessed with cod for some reason. I love Hake(merluza) sea bass and sea bream.
@antonycharnock2993
4 жыл бұрын
@@ninogaggi Stein on the Isle of Skye. Stein Inn is very nice for seafood!
@robertodelacamara6442
4 жыл бұрын
Why is it weird? Spain is more Atlantic than Maditerranean but for some reason many northern europeans do not realise this.
Hola James, Me han encantado los Videos que has hecho de Donosti me parece que has acertado mucho en tus elecciones, Saludos desde Donosti
Guys, have you started the Tapas Crawls/food tours again? Love to travel in Spain again and sign up for one your tours. Thanks.
I love your videos! One pro-tip: you should definitely try going for lunch at Muguruza, also known in the area as "Falcon Crest". It's not uncommon to spot some Michelin-starred Basque chefs there, and with good reason. They have no menu, instead they'll just give you an amazing tomato, tuna and anchovy salad as a starter and then bring out three or four portions of different fried fish they buy at the fish market every morning. Every single course is simply amazing, the owners are super welcoming, and we found the price to be more than fair - €40 for two people including a glass of txakoli per person! Definitely worth a try, if they survive the corona quarantine
@spainrevealed
4 жыл бұрын
thanks for that tip!! Will do next time. I hope they do survive.
@pantioka2033
3 жыл бұрын
Si quieres comer en el Muguruza tienes que reservar unos 10 dias ya que lo suelen tener siempre lleno y solamente dan de lunes a viernes.
I loved the walk! A beautiful place. I'm from Argentina and I live near Santiago de Compostela. I hope you can visit here soon. biquiños
Great video. You forgot to talk about the great rivalry between Pasajes San y Pasajes San Pedro y the regatas. If you can, try to go an see 1 regata competition where traineras of all over northern coast compete each other paddling in open sea.
@spainrevealed
4 жыл бұрын
ahh true. next time! must go back for those!
Loved this day trip! Grey skies, good food, and wine is a cozy combination. The “expensive” restaurant would be considered almost cheap for what you had, where I live in California. The mains would be at least $30.00 each and you might get less food. I love seafood! 😋
How did you get back? Did you have to hike back?! Loved this video, by the way! Love them all!
Amazing as always! Did the boat bring you back San Sebastián?
@spainrevealed
4 жыл бұрын
we got a bus back actually - I'll include in the details.
¡Que vídeo maravilloso! Haberos visto disfrutando del País Vasco, su comida, su ambiente me lleva a una época anterior en la que podíamos viajar libremente. One thing -- did you edit out the bill? I didn't see how much it cost and I'm thinking you took it out because it contained personal information. Or have I had too much txakoli at home myself and missed something??? Que termine pronto esta pandemia para que podamos seguir a explorar los rincones de España de nuevo.
Think i might get the train to Herrara... Got Bilbao and San Sebastian in November, so a couple of trips out will be done but won't have time to wander for a long walk like that unfortunately.
Dear James and Yoly, that looks wonderful. My wife and I were in San Sebastian last October. If you want another great day trip from San Sebastian jump on a bus and go to Chillida Leku, the home of the great Basque sculptor. It's in a beautiful open air park full of his amazing work. You can eat there too. Look after yourselves and stay sane. WT
@spainrevealed
4 жыл бұрын
Awesome - thank you for the tip!
Donosti maitea 😍 Yoli se parece a una amiga mía de Santurce.
Lo duro habrá sido la vuelta, en subida
Would be great for Yoly and you to visit Palma and Galicia when you can move...San Sebastian food across the board is fantastic.
Loved all of it! Only one little issue for me; when you jumped on the boat at the end, you didn’t make sure your lovely wife was safe. Oh James.
I’ve walked up that hill and it is STEEP!
We are in Calpe, and things are returning to normal. Pero quiero viajar a San Sebastian y Bilbao ! Pienso que vamos a ir durante Septembre cuando la mayoria de las turistas han vuelto a casa ! He mirado los otros vids sobre San Seb !! Tengo ganas de ir ahi !
Great content like always guys, being stuck home stinks but your videos are always a pick me up...I laughed so hard when Yoli told you "How dare you" LOL
@spainrevealed
4 жыл бұрын
Lol