View of the Gros District

The view of the Gros district, in San Sebastián

The Gros district offers a fine viewpoint over the other bank of San Sebastián, around the Zurriola beach. The San Sebastián audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this panorama, which reveals the modern and sporty face of the town.

The panorama over the modern bank

From the surroundings of the Urumea and the Zurriola beach, the view of the Gros district reveals another face of San Sebastián, more modern and turned towards the ocean. The gaze takes in the long surf beach beaten by the waves, the Kursaal and its glass cubes, as well as the buildings and the lively streets of the district. This panorama contrasts with the Belle Époque elegance of the bay of La Concha, and illustrates the diversity of the town. At sunset, the light over the sea and the façades offers a particularly pleasant spectacle.

What to see

You admire the panorama over the Gros district, with the long surf beach of Zurriola, the Kursaal and its glass cubes, and the lively streets, which reveals the modern face of San Sebastián. The view of Gros illustrates the diversity of the town. It is a pleasant stop, especially at sunset.

Practical information

The view of the Gros district is discovered from the surroundings of the Urumea and the Zurriola beach, in San Sebastián, reachable on foot. They are open-air public spaces, freely accessible. The panorama is particularly beautiful at sunset.

What can you see from the view of the Gros district?

The long surf beach of Zurriola, the Kursaal and its glass cubes, and the lively streets of the district, which reveal the modern and sporty face of San Sebastián.

Where to admire the view of the Gros district?

From the surroundings of the Urumea and the Zurriola beach, in San Sebastián, in Spain.