Spain's coastal towns Muros and San Sebastián draw tourists

Muros, a medieval fishing village in Galicia's province of A Coruña, saw a record 8 million visitors in 2024 and is competing in the regional "Grand Prix" tourism contest. The town’s historic centre, stone houses, the 13th‑14th‑century Church of San Pedro, a restored tide‑mill, and its beaches have attracted celebrities such as former news presenter David Cantero and pianist James Rhodes, who are considering it as a permanent base.

San Sebastián, the Basque coastal city known as the "Pearl of the Cantabrian Sea," offers a compact 24‑hour itinerary. Highlights include a walk along La Concha, the Peine del Viento sculpture by Eduardo Chillida, a ride on the historic wooden funicular to Monte Igueldo for panoramic views, a pintxos crawl in the Old Town with dishes priced around €3‑4, visits to the San Telmo Museum and Monte Urgull, and a dessert stop at La Viña for its famous cheesecake.