Bay of Biscay Sailing Excursion, San Sebastián
Get a unique perspective of San Sebastián by cruising along the coast and enjoy a picnic lunch, wildlife sightings, and swimming.
Overview
Highlights
- Cruise around La Concha Bay and the Basque coastline
- Enjoy wildlife sightings, including birds and dolphins, if you're lucky
- Relax with a picnic lunch onboard your sailboat, complete with Txakoli wine
- View the picturesque La Concha Beach and Santa Clara Island
- Swim in the sea when stopped in the bay
Know before you go
3 hours
All ages
Private
Lunch Included
What you'll do
Next, your crew will lead you along the coast, where you'll pass anglers working on the sea and spot local wildlife, including birds and dolphins (if you're lucky!). Relax onboard a comfortable sailboat as you navigate either east or west, depending on the wind and weather. While cruising along the coast, enjoy a picnic lunch with local delicacies, traditional snacks, and famous Txakoli wine, a unique varietal produced with green grapes. And, of course, enjoy the views!
Upon returning to San Sebastián, your captain is happy to drop anchor in La Concha Bay for a refreshing swim!
What's included
- Private local guide-captain service
- Private boat and all transport costs, including tolls, fuel, fees, etc.
- Lunch and wine
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The Camino de Santiago (St. James Way) is a world-renowned pilgrimage trail with several routes. The most famous one stretches across Northern Spain's coast and culminates at the shrine of the apostle Saint James the Great in the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela. During the Middle Ages, this pilgrimage matched in importance with pilgrimages to Rome and Jerusalem. Today, hundreds of thousands of travelers make their way to the shrine each year. Some still complete the journey for religious purposes, but the trails in Spain have become popular with hikers, too.
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