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Sight Ondarreta, San Sebastián

Peine del Viento

A sight in Ondarreta, San Sebastián, free to visit and worth about 30 minutes. Best time to go: Stormy day or sunset.

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Peine del Viento in Ondarreta, San Sebastián
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Why go

Chillida's steel sculptures anchored into rocks at the end of Ondarreta.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in San Sebastián, alongside 4 places to eat, 2 bars & cafés and 2 outdoor spots. The closest of our other picks is Monte Igueldo, 0.3 km away as the crow flies. At about 30 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Sight
Neighborhood
Ondarreta
Price
Free
Time needed
30 min
Best time
Stormy day or sunset

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in San Sebastián, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Monte Igueldo

    Funicular since 1912 up to a viewpoint and old-fashioned amusement park.

    Sight · 0.3 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Monte Urgull

    Wooded hill over the old town with a castle, a statue of Christ and bay views.

    Outdoors · 1.3 km straight-line
  3. 3
    La Concha Beach

    Shell-shaped city beach with a long promenade and calm water.

    Outdoors · 1.6 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Ganbara

    Pintxos bar known for wild mushrooms in season and crab tartlets.

    Food · 1.6 km straight-line
  5. 5
    La Cuchara de San Telmo

    Hot pintxos cooked to order, including foie gras and slow-cooked meats.

    Food · 1.7 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Borda Berri

    Small bar making hot pintxos like pork cheek and risotto to order.

    Food · 1.7 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Peine del Viento is a stop on our Basque Coast Food Trail route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in San Sebastián

Peine del Viento is our only sight pick in San Sebastián; here is what else we recommend there. See the full San Sebastián guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in San Sebastián run from 12°C in January to 24°C in August; November is usually the wettest month. For Peine del Viento itself, we suggest: Stormy day or sunset.

Modelled monthly averages for San Sebastián from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full San Sebastián weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Peine del Viento, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
Eduardo Chillida Pasealekua, s/n, 20008 Donostia / San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa, Spain
Coordinates
43.32181, -2.00539
Destination
San Sebastián, Spain

Peine del Viento: quick answers

How much time do you need at Peine del Viento?

Plan on about 30 minutes at Peine del Viento. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Peine del Viento?

Our pick: Stormy day or sunset.

Is Peine del Viento free?

Yes, we list Peine del Viento as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Peine del Viento?

Peine del Viento is at Eduardo Chillida Pasealekua, s/n, 20008 Donostia / San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa, Spain, in Ondarreta. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Peine del Viento?

Peine del Viento appears on Basque Coast Food Trail, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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