Mont Urgull

Mont Urgull, in San Sebastián

Mont Urgull is the emblematic hill that dominates the old town and the bay of San Sebastián. The San Sebastián audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this green lung laden with history, crowned with its castle and its panoramas.

The hill that watches over the bay

Mont Urgull is the wooded hill that dominates the old town of San Sebastián, between the bay of La Concha and the port. Laden with history, it was long a strategic defensive position, crowned by the Castle of La Mota and girded with ramparts and cannon batteries. Today, its shaded paths invite to a walk up to the summit, topped with a great statue of the Sacred Heart that watches over the town. From its heights are offered exceptional panoramas over the bay, the island of Santa Clara, the old town and the Cantabrian Sea. It is one of the finest belvederes of the city.

What to see

Here you walk along the shaded paths up to the summit crowned with the statue of the Sacred Heart and the Castle of La Mota, with exceptional panoramas over the bay, the island of Santa Clara, the old town and the sea. Mont Urgull is one of the finest belvederes of San Sebastián. It is a must-see stop, after a climb.

Practical information

Mont Urgull dominates the old town of San Sebastián, reachable on foot by paths and climbs. It is a public park freely accessible during opening hours, which vary. It is best to bring good shoes and to enjoy the panoramas on a clear day.

What can you see from Mont Urgull?

Exceptional panoramas over the bay of La Concha, the island of Santa Clara, the old town and the Cantabrian Sea; the summit is crowned with the Castle of La Mota and the statue of the Sacred Heart.

Where is Mont Urgull?

Above the old town of San Sebastián, between the bay and the port, in Spain.