Getaria (Grilled Turbot) ★ 4.6
Famous for: Whole grilled turbot on the brasa at Elkano and Astillero
Getaria, a fishing village 25 km west of San Sebastian, is the canonical Basque grilled-fish destination, anchored by Elkano (one Michelin star).
Food destinations within easy reach of San Sebastián. worth the train, the rental car or the early start.
Worth the trip
Astigarraga (Cider Houses) ★ 4.3
Famous for: Txotx season Basque cider menus standing at the kupelas
Astigarraga, 7 km south of San Sebastian, is the capital of Basque cider with the densest concentration of sagardotegis, anchored by Petritegi (since 1526).
Hondarribia (Bidasoa Fishing Village) ★ 4.2
Famous for: Alameda (one Michelin star) and the Bidasoa harbour pintxo crawl
Hondarribia, 25 km east of San Sebastian on the French border, is the Bidasoa fishing village with the Alameda Michelin-star kitchen and the harbour's Calle.
Lasarte-Oria (Martin Berasategui) ★ 4.8
Famous for: Martin Berasategui's three-Michelin-star tasting menu
Lasarte-Oria, 9 km south of San Sebastian, is the village home of Martin Berasategui's flagship restaurant, three Michelin stars since 2001.
Errenteria (Mugaritz) ★ 4.5
Famous for: Andoni Aduriz's two-Michelin-star avant-garde tasting menu
Errenteria, 10 km east of San Sebastian between Astigarraga and the border, is the home of Mugaritz, Andoni Aduriz's two-Michelin-star room and one.
Tolosa (Ama + Casa Julian) ★ 4.0
Famous for: Ama (one Michelin star) and Casa Julian's chuleton on coals
Tolosa, 30 km south of San Sebastian, is the inland Gipuzkoan market town anchored by Ama (one Michelin star, Green Star for sustainability) and Casa.