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Boat by the Bay and Santa Clara Island in Donostia San Sebastian

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San Sebastian, Spain
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40 to 90 minutes (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
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French, Spanish

Overview

Enjoy a privileged view of the Bay of the Shell and Santa Clara Island in Donostia-San Sebastian
The ride lasts 30 minutes to Santa Clara Island. Scan the QR you will see when you enter the boat and access our free audio guide with your smartphone (available in Basque, Spanish, English and French).
There you can go down, visit it as long as you want, and come back with the next departures although if you don’t feel like it, you can only take the walk, in which case the estimated duration is 40 minutes.
Santa Clara Island, in a natural paradise in the middle of La Concha Bay. There you can enjoy the views of the bay, walk along its paths, know its cliffs, have a drink at the bar (in summer) or take a bath and sunbathe. In addition, the House of the Lighthouse houses the work "Hondalea" by Cristina Iglesias, visitable in Easter and summer
Last departure of the day : does not allow disembarkation on Santa Clara Island as there is no more departure to return

What's Included

  • Round trip included, check return times from Santa Clara Island

    Meeting Location

    Meeting point

    Paseo del Muelle
    3, 20003 Donostia-San Sebastián, Guipúzcoa, Spain

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    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    What To Expect

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    La Concha Beach (pass by)

    Enjoy La Concha Bay from the sea. The tour lasts 30 minutes to Santa Clara Island, with the possibility of visiting it or simply doing the boat tour which will last 40 minutes. From the boat you will see the town hall, La Concha beach, La Perla Thalassotherapy, Mount Urgull, Santa Clara island, Miramar Palace and Pico del Loro, Ondarreta beach, Chillida Wind Comb and Mount Igueldo. It is not a guided tour, smartphone scan the QR you will see on the boat to access the free audio guide (available in Basque, Spanish, English and French)
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    Santa Clara Island

    Santa Clara Island is a natural park in the middle of La Concha Bay. You can stroll along its paths, enjoy the views of the bay, the cliffs of its back, have a drink at the bar, take a dip or visit the work "Hondalea " of the House of the Lighthouse by the sculptor Cristina Iglesias (see opening days at Hondalea.eus).
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    1 hour Admission Ticket Free

    Santa Klara uharteko faroa

    Once on the island, do not miss the House of the Lighthouse. There you will see the sculpture of the Donostrian artist Cristina Iglesias, Hondalea. Check its opening days at Hondalea.eus.
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    20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • The ship is wheelchair accessible, but Santa Clara Island is not. The stop on the island is optional

    Frequently Asked Questions (9)

    Q: Will I get seasick on Boat by the Bay and Santa Clara Island in Donostia San Sebastian?

    A: If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy. Read more Feb 2023

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    Activity code: C-355658P1

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    What's Included

    Activity name

    • Round trip included, check return times from Santa Clara Island

    Additional Info

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    • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • The ship is wheelchair accessible, but Santa Clara Island is not. The stop on the island is optional
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers

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