What to do in San Sebastian when it rains

A wet day in San Sebastian is no write-off: spend it among the museums and galleries, browse an indoor market, or linger over coffee somewhere cosy.

Museums

Spend a few hours in the city's museums — many are free, and a rainy day is the perfect excuse to take your time.

Art galleries

Duck into the art galleries; they're quiet, warm and rarely busier than on a wet day.

Historic sites

Explore the indoor historic sites and their covered galleries.

Covered markets

Browse the covered market — street-food stalls, local makers and somewhere dry to graze for an hour.

Cafés

Claim a window seat in a cosy café and watch the rain instead of walking in it.

  • Amara Topo Easo Plaza, 9, 20006 Donostia / San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa, Spain
  • Old Town Coffee Reyes Catolicos Kalea, 6, 20006 Donostia / San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa, Spain
  • Simona Specialty Coffee Club Ramón María Lili Pasealekua, 2, Bajo, 20002 Donostia / San Sebastián, Guipúzcoa, Spain
  • Délices Maiatza Estella Lizarra, 5, 20006 Donostia / San Sebastián, Guipúzcoa, Spain
  • Starbucks Askatasunaren Hiribidea, 40, 20004 Donostia / San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa, Spain
  • Vincent’s Café San Bizente Kalea, 7, 20003 Donostia / San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa, Spain

Indoor shopping

Hit the covered shopping streets and centres — everything under one roof.

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