It’s impossible not to fall in love with San Sebastian. The food alone, in the bars groaning with tapas, here known as pintxos, and the many Michelin-starred restaurants, is the stuff of obsession.

Here’s a few extra tips if you plan on going:

• Don’t pay for pintxos when you order. Eat first, then pay before you leave. You might want more.
• Don’t turn up at the funicular for Monte Igueldo too early – it doesn’t start until 11 am.
• Take care if you explore the English cemetery. The tombs are linked by narrow muddy paths frequently obscured by boulders.
• When it’s windy and the tide is in, do be wary of the sea smashing into the promenade – you’ll easily get drenched if you are not careful.

The locals’ favourite after-dinner drink is gin and tonic, served in huge spherical glasses. Try one, and the notion might make sense.

La Bretxa shopping mall is not very nice, but in the basement you’ll find a fish market with displays of hake, monkfish, tuna, cockles and so on that are almost works of art.

Don’t restrict yourself to the Old Town. The Haussmann-designed boulevards of the newer part of the city are just as attractive, and filled with glamorous shops.

Try a few Basque words: kaixo means hello; agur is goodbye; eskerrik asko is thank you. It’s Europe’s oldest language.

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The city was founded by the Romans, ruled by the Muslims and finally came under Spanish rule in the 13th century. With its cultural history, its buildings and structures are elaborate and a sight to be seen. Travel to Seville to admire the architecture, and visit the second-oldest cathedral in the world. Stroll past palaces, picnic in the gardens and later experience the city’s wild nightlife. Walk through local markets and try bitter Seville oranges (they’re famous for them).

Things not to miss in Seville:

• El Alcázar
• La Giralda and Cathedral of St. Mary
• Parque María Luisa
• The Palacio de la Condesa de Lebrija
• Torre Del Orro
• Triana
• Plaza de España

When to go to Seville:

November is an excellent time to visit Seville, because flights are cheaper and the weather is still nice. However, the best time to visit Seville is during April, May, September or October. Seville is hot almost year round, with milder temperatures in the winter. The average temperature is 25 degrees during the day, 13 degrees at night. Temperatures can reach above 40 degrees occasionally during summer. July and August are the best months to avoid tourists, since it can be a little on the sweaty side. Most rain happens between October and April. If you visit Seville in April, you’ll experience La Feria, a great festival to experience.

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