Place to visit
San Sebastián Cathedral, Spain: what it is and when to go
San Sebastián Cathedral is a cathedral in Donostia/San Sebastián, Spain (Artzain Onaren katedrala). Interests: Temples. The best time to visit is March to June and September to October. In June there are 15 h 12 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 48. It has articles in 16 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Spain: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Cathedral in Donostia/San Sebastián, Spain · Temples
- Local name
- Artzain Onaren katedrala
- Where
- Spain · Artzai Onaren plaza
- Best time
- March to June and September to October.
- Nearest airport
- MAD Madrid, 341 km as the crow flies
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Coordinates
- 43.31669, -1.98153
What it is and where
San Sebastián Cathedral is a cathedral in Donostia/San Sebastián, Spain (Artzain Onaren katedrala). It has articles in 16 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Spain: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in San Sebastián, where this site lists 91 more places to see, 431 m from the centre.
Its coordinates are 43.31669, -1.98153; the nearest main airport is Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD, Madrid), 341 km as the crow flies. How to get around Spain (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
It is one of the Temples places in Spain. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit San Sebastián Cathedral is March to June and September to October.
- JanPossible9:08
- FebPossible10:17
- MarBest time11:39
- AprBest time13:12
- MayBest time14:30
- JunBest time15:12
- JulPossible14:55
- AugPossible13:47
- SepBest time12:17
- OctBest time10:47
- NovPossible9:27
- DecPossible8:48
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 12 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 48. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Spain in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Spain
To enter Spain there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Spain checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 112.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- María Cristina BridgeBridge in Spain268 m
- Beach of La ConchaBeach in Donostia-San Sebastian, Basque Country818 m
- Basilica of Saint Mary of the ChorusCultural property in San Sebastián, Spain913 m
- La Mota CastleBuilding in Spain1.1 km
- UrgullOne mountain massif of the Basque Mountains1.1 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Spain guide.
More in Spain: Temples
- Sagrada Família: basilica under construction since 1882 in Barcelona, Spain
- Alhambra: palace and fortress complex in Granada, Andalusia, Spain
- El Escorial: monastery and historical residence of the King of Spain
- Santiago de Compostela Cathedral: Roman Catholic cathedral of the archdiocese of Santiago de Compostela in Galicia, Spain
- Mosque–Cathedral of Córdoba: cathedral (former mosque) in Cordoba, Spain
- Seville Cathedral: Catholic Cathedral in Seville (Formerly a Mosque), Spain
Every Spain place under Temples, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is San Sebastián Cathedral?
It is a cathedral in Donostia/San Sebastián, Spain (Artzain Onaren katedrala in the local language). It has articles in 16 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Spain: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit San Sebastián Cathedral?
March to June and September to October. In June there are 15 h 12 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 48.
How do you get to San Sebastián Cathedral?
The nearest main airport is Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD), 341 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Spain is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Spain map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have María Cristina Bridge, Beach of La Concha, Basilica of Saint Mary of the Chorus. The rest is in the Spain guide.
Keep reading
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