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Combs of the Winds (Peine de los Vientos)

near Playa de Ondaretta, San Sebastian - Donostia, Spain
4.5 of 5 stars 105 Reviews
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Description: A modern iron sculpture by Eduardo Chillida embedded in the rocks at the water's edge.
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Louisville, Kentucky
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

Truly spectacular. Take the time to read as to the concept, the construction, and the site preparation. It took the work of all three people to create this spectacular installation. More

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Montreal, quebec
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

Did a bit of yoga next to the combs of winds, looking across the bay to the other sculpture "empty construction" by Jorge Ortega. Feel good. More

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London, United Kingdom
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63 reviews 63 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

It's a very romantic place, but also watch out! It's very windy and if it's a winter day, you might get pretty cold if you suffer the cold of the waves... More

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Ottawa, Canada
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41 reviews 41 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
74 helpful votes 74 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

This is a nice place to see and experience. My girlfriend and I went in the morning, so the crowds were very sparse. The view is great as you can see Playa de la Concha and the city of Donostia. There is not much to do besides soaking in the views. It takes approximately 10-20 minutes to get to the... More

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SAN SEBASTIAN
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

It is wonderful to see the sea from this point of the city. When there are big waves is incredible but when the sea is calm as well. It relaxes and makes you feel part of nature. More

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Akron, Ohio
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2012
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Leave the Parte Vieja and head here on a jog. It's about two miles- and you can do it all on the lovely sidewalk that winds around the Concha beach. Once you get there, you'll find waves crashing and these amazing sculptures. Great place to sit and think or take photos. More

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Westwood Los Angeles County, California
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6 reviews 6 reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 March 2012
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It is a magnificent view of Donostia from El Peine de Los Vientos. Should not be missed More

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MADRID-SPAIN
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2012

It is worth to walk along La Concha from the old town and reach this incredible esculpture from Chillida. Three abstract formas, just over the see, on the rocks. Impresive! More

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Florida
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 January 2012

If you don't mnd walking several miles (down a gorgeous boardwalk) then it's totally worth your while. They are located on the far east side of the city but are great to see on a day with big waves. The water will splash over the wall and is a great spot for photos. More

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Chicago, IL
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 January 2012

Finally on my 3rd trip to San Se', my friend and I went to see the Comb of the Wind. Mind you, it was always on my "to see" list, but every other time I was in San Se', I was too busy doing side trips or the weather was foul or some other excuse. This September, we were blessed... More

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