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St. Sebastian, February 20th
Forbes magazine has mentioned San Sebastián as a tourist destination for 2024, a holiday destination for which the apartment rental company, Alwayseasy, offers different accommodation options
In its recent recognition, Forbes has highlighted San Sebastián as one of the most outstanding tourist destinations for the year 2024, a distinction that underlines the unique appeal of the city. San Sebastián is distinguished not only by its impressive natural beauty, but also by its rich, vibrant culture and an exceptional gastronomic offer, elements that, together, make the tourist experience satisfactory. The origins of tourism in San Sebastián and its opening to the international public Since the 1980s, coinciding with the arrival of democracy and the opening of Spain to the outside world, San Sebastián experienced an increase in the influx of international tourists, which contributed to its consolidation as an elite gastronomic destination which attracts global chefs and gourmets. This period also saw the proliferation of pintxos, tiny tapas made with fresh, quality ingredients, which emerged as a distinctive symbol of the city’s culinary offering.Factors driving gastronomic tourism Driving the rise of gastronomic tourism in San Sebastián, The gastronomic heritage is highlighted by a rich and centuries-old Basque culinary tradition, complemented by the abundance of fresh ingredients that the region provides, such as fish, seafood, meats and vegetables. Added to this is the innovation of Basque chefs, recognized for their culinary creativity, and a deep-rooted culture of hospitality towards their visitors. Impact of gastronomic tourism The tourist impact of San Sebastián, driven significantly by international visitors, is clearly reflected in the expansion of the vacation rental market. This phenomenon underlines the city’s position as a globally attractive destination, where demand for accommodation that combines authenticity and comfort shows tourists’ preference for more personal experiences closer to local life. Vacation rental company Always Easy indicates that since which began their activity in 2014, the demand for gastronomic tourism in San Sebastián has not stopped growing given the important local gastronomic variety. This means that the supply of vacation accommodation is abundant and welcomes both national and international tourists, and that these vacation rental companies fight to guarantee the quality of tourism in San Sebastián. Other tourism awards in San Sebastián Forbes magazine is not the only one to mention San Sebastián as a tourist destination. Last 2023 it received 3rd place in the Traveler Review Awards as most welcoming city, behind Polignano a Mare (Italy) and Hualien City (Taiwan). All these recognitions reaffirm the position of San Sebastián as a tourist destination 2024.
Contact Contact name: Nerea Ibáñez Rollán Contact description: ALWAYS EASY S.L. Contact phone: 34 663 80 94 76
