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Monte Urgull

San Sebastian - Donostia, Spain
san sebastian desde monte urgull
Ranked #4 of 27 attractions in San Sebastian - Donostia
4.5 of 5 stars 46 Reviews
Type: Lookouts, Mountains
Looking out over the city and Playa Beautiful old walls of the castle vista desde el monte urgull Statue of Christ is at the top
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Dublin, Ireland
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“Fantastic views over the town”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

Tough walk up especially in the heat but magnificent views from the top More

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Phoenix, Arizona
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7 reviews 7 reviews
“A surprise museum”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

There is a wonderful museum at the top of the Monte that recieves no notice in the tourist information. It really puts the history of the town in perspective including what was happening in europe during our war of 1812. . We had a wonderful picnic on the monte and enjoyes the view of the ocean and city. More

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Isla de Vieques, Puerto Rico
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50 reviews 50 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
53 helpful votes 53 helpful votes
“Good place for a hike and a picnic”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012
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This place overlooks the city and the sea . It can be quite steep but it keeps old cemeteries ( well kept ) from the wars of the early 1800's when Napoleon invaded . Also fortifications . 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
“Absolutely worth it.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012
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Monte Urgull is the hill, which is situated directly opposite from Monte Igueldo. It is the one with the large castle, "Castillo de Santa Cruz de la Mota" and the monument of Christ. It is a bit of a hike to reach the top of the hill, but it is absolutely worth it. It took my girlfriend and I approximately... More

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Manchester
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
“Great views”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

It takes a while to get to the top, but it is definitely worth it. Setting of from the promenade a rather fit person will need about an hour and 15mins walking to get to the top and from there you can view all the beach front and take really grate photos. There are different small places you can actually... More

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Bordeaux, France
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Relaxing hike and amazing view”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2012
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It was a fun hike up, very relaxing. We went on a foggy gray day but I'd imagine that on a clear day the view of San Sebastian from the top would be amazing! More

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Bristol, United Kingdom
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72 reviews 72 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
58 helpful votes 58 helpful votes
“What a view”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 March 2012

Strange theme park at the top, but I guess they are all strange out of season.... anyway, brilliant brilliant view. Worth a visit More

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Msk
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33 reviews 33 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“Good hiking trip”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2012

You can go walking on the long sea`s quay and go up the mount Urgull. Trip is very interesting. On the side of the road you can see old fortress and different plants. On the top there is big cathedral. the trip takes long times. More

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Orlando, Florida
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Up to the mountain!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2012
1
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Enjoy the site, few of the ocean, and castle at the top of the mountain. Don't miss it! More

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Medford, Ma
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
“Nice day hike, moderate climbing, great views!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 November 2011
4
people found this review helpful

My wife and I climbed to the top of Monte Urgull when we visted San Sebastien in October 2011. We stayed in Pamplona, and took a bus to San Sebastien for 20 euros, round trip. While in "Donostia" (the Basque name of the city), we decided to climb to the museum and statue at the top. Its a beautiful city... More

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