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Aquarium
The city's aquarium is fairly pricey for what you get; but there is a chance to come face to face with some of the finny species that might be appearing on your plate later in the evening. There are also displays and exhibits about the Bay of Biscay.
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Monte Igueldo
The views from the summit of Monte Igueldo, just west of town, are even better than what you'll see from Monte Urgull - a vast panorama of the Bahía de la Concha and the surrounding coastline and mountains of Guipúzcoa. The best way to get there is via the old-world funicular railway.
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Monte Urgull
You can walk to the top of Monte Urgull, topped by low castle walls and a grand statue of Christ, by taking a path from Plaza de Zuloaga or from behind the aquarium. The views are breathtaking.
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Museo de San Telmo
Housed in a former 16th-century monastery with an attractive cloister, this museum features paintings ranging from the Renaissance and the baroque through to the 19th century, with a heavy emphasis on Basque painters. A highlight is the chapel, whose walls are decorated with frescoes by José María Sert chronicling Basque artisanship.
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Museo Naval
This museum offers an in-depth look into the Basque seafaring tradition, but will be best appreciated by those with at least some basic Spanish-language skills.
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Playa de la Concha
This placid spot is amongst the best beaches in the Europe. In summer it gets rather crowded - as does its neighbour beach, the Playa de Ondarreta. The Isla de Santa Clara, about 700m from the beach, is accessible by boats that run to the island every half-hour from June to September (around €2 ).
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Playa de la Zurriola
The Playa de la Zurriola (Playa de Gros) is a popular beach, though less crowded than some others, with both swimmers and surfers.
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Playa de Ondarreta
The westerly extensin of Play de la Concha, this is one of the most impressive beaches in Europe. Expect crowds in summer. The Isla de Santa Clara, about 700m from the beach, is accessible by boats that run to the island every half-hour from June to September (around €2 ).
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