Our hostel...Surf Zurriola

San Sebastian -Spain

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September 5th 2007
San Sebastian is another location known for excellent surf. Flat as a pinche pancake during our stay, but the people were so nice and the weather was beautiful! Spent many days reading at the beach and walking the old town at night. Spanish Tapas are not like the tapas you may eat in California but we loaded up and sampled a little of everything anyway! The hike up to Mount Urgull was sweaty an ... read more

Europe » Spain » Basque Country » San Sebastián

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Spain's powerful world empire of the 16th and 17th centuries ultimately yielded command of the seas to England. Subsequent failure to embrace the mercantile and industrial revolutions caused the country to fall behind Britain, France, and Germany in ... ... read more