Practical information
San Sebastián (Donostia in Basque) is a medium-sized cosmopolitan city (186,700 inhabitants). It is renowned for its cuisine, award-winning urban beaches and Parisian-inspired architecture. The city is well prepared to welcome demanding visitors who want it all: high-quality services, unique spaces, memorable experiences and a full range of cultural and leisure opportunities.
Currency
Euro, commonly used throughout the European Union.
Climate
Warm climate, characterised by mild temperatures, high humidity, frequent clouds and regular rain spells all year-round.
Time zone
GMT + 1 (Paris).
Electric network
In San Sebastián, the common voltage is 230 V. The frequency is 50 Hz. Plugs and sockets are type F.
Healthcare
Hospital Donostia and Policlinica Gipuzkoa - Grupo Quirón Salud
Water
Tap water is high-quality and drinkable.
Telephone - Use of mobile phones
There are no roaming charges in the European Union. If you have a SIM card from a member state of the EU, you will be able to use your phone with no additional charges for calls, texts or internet use in any other member state.
Wifi
no password in the majority of establishments and meeting venues. Available outdoors in gardens, streets, markets, squares and bus stops. (Map of the free municipal Wi-Fi areas).
Banks and cash
More than 180 bank branches are open on midweek mornings. There is an extensive network of 24-hour cash machines, meaning you can take money out whenever you like.
Money exchange
- Money exchange Navinet (C/Narrika, 12). Open from 10:00 to 22:00, Monday to Sunday (exchange only available for U.S. dollars and British pounds).
- Money exchange Global Exchange (Alameda del Boulevard, 6). Open from 09:00 to 22:00, Monday to Sunday (more than 70 foreign currencies).
- Money exchange Eurochange (C/Ijentea, 4). Open from 09:00 to 21:00, Monday to Sunday (exchange is by appointment only and must be requested at least 24 hours in advance).
- Money Exchange Quickgold Donostia (Alameda del Boulevard, 21) Open Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 21:00 and Saturdays from 9:00 to 15:00. (More than 20 currencies available).
Taxis
Taxis usually allow clients to pay with a bank card; however, we suggest asking before getting in.
Tourist tax
There is no tourist tax.
