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País Vasco · San Sebastián

Luxury Wellness Hotels
in the Basque Country

San Sebastián's clifftop jewel. Akelarre Relais & Châteaux combines three Michelin stars, a world-class spa and breathtaking Atlantic panoramas in one of Europe's most celebrated gastronomic cities.

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San Sebastián: Gastronomy, Wellness and the Bay of Biscay

San Sebastián (Donostia) consistently ranks among Europe's top food cities — and Akelarre Relais & Châteaux is its most celebrated hotel. Set on Monte Igueldo overlooking the Bay of Biscay, Akelarre combines three Michelin stars (chef Pedro Subijana's legendary restaurant), a serene spa and panoramic rooms that justify the journey alone. The Basque Country offers some of Spain's finest surfing, cycling routes, hiking in the Pyrenees foothills and the renowned pintxos bar culture of the old town. Akelarre is the ideal base for a short-break that combines serious wellness with unforgettable food.

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Michelin stars at Akelarre's restaurant — Pedro Subijana's cuisine
Monte
Igueldo location — clifftop above the Bay of Biscay
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San Sebastián regularly ranked world's best city for food per capita

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Getting there

Bilbao Airport (BIO) is the main international gateway to the Basque Country, with Iberia connections via Madrid. San Sebastián (EAS) has limited service. Bilbao is 100km from San Sebastián — about 60 minutes by car or bus.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to book the Akelarre restaurant in advance?
Yes — Akelarre's three-Michelin-star restaurant by chef Pedro Subijana is one of Spain's most sought-after tables. It is strongly recommended to book both hotel and restaurant well in advance, especially for weekends and the summer season (June–September).
What is there to do near Akelarre beyond the hotel?
San Sebastián's old town (Parte Vieja) is 5km from Akelarre — a beautiful pintxos-bar crawl that rivals any food experience in Europe. Nearby surfing beaches (Zurriola, La Concha), cycling routes along the Basque coast and hiking in the Urkiola Natural Park are all within easy reach.
How do I get to San Sebastián from Bilbao Airport?
Bilbao Airport is the nearest major international airport, about 100km from San Sebastián. The PESA bus service runs every 30 minutes and takes 75 minutes. A taxi or private transfer takes about 60 minutes. Iberia flies to Bilbao (BIO) from Madrid with multiple daily connections.