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Donostia-San Sebastián

City in Gipuzkoa, Spain

Overview

Donostia-San Sebastián is a picturesque coastal city in northern Spain known for its stunning beaches, world-renowned cuisine, and lively cultural life. Its blend of Belle Époque elegance, cutting-edge gastronomy, and surf culture make it an ideal destination for both relaxation and adventure.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction

Spain

Province

Gipuzkoa

Population

185,357

Time Zone

Europe/Madrid

Coordinates

43.32°, -1.98°

Key Metrics

Safety Score

Female Safety

LGBTQ+ Safety

Traffic Safety

Food Safety

Monthly Cost

$2,410

Local Cost

$1,450

Local Income

$1,820

Cashless

English

Temperature

14.4°C

Summer Avg

19.7°C

Winter Avg

9.3°C

Record High

36.0°C

Record Low

-1.7°C

Humidity

80%

Precipitation

1068 mm

Internet Speed

257 Mbps

Upload

225 Mbps

Latency

14 ms

City Vibrancy

494

Coworking

Cafes

Nightlife

375

Parks

Transport

Walk Score

Footways

—

Airport

EAS

Distance

16 km

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Neighborhoods

Mapped

116 neighborhoods sourced from Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap.

Aduritz-akular-Landerro-Esnabide Aduritz-akular-Landerro-Esnabide is a mainly residential area on the outskirts of San Sebastián. It has apartment blocks, green spaces, and basic shops serving local needs.Aiete Aiete offers quiet residential streets and large family homes. The area has parks and some historic villas, set away from San Sebastián's city center.Aiete jauregia Aiete jauregia is a quiet residential area known for its green spaces and the historic Aiete Palace, which hosts cultural events. Families and seniors favor this neighborhood for its calm atmosphere and proximity to parks.

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Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.

Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 118 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.

OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.

OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.

Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 116 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-21.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 89/100.