| Aquarium
 The
Donostia-San Sebastian Sea Palace-Aquarium was inaugurated in
1928 under the initiative of the Oceanography Society of Gipuzkoa,
an organization founded in 1908 for the purpose of research on
marine science, fishing and navigation. The Sea Palace-Aquarium
was the first museum to be founded in Spain dedicated to natural
science.
The tour displays all major
marine life environments from the Indo-Pacific region to the wonders
of the Amazon River basin. Take a tour through the underwater
tunnel that gives you a 360° view of sharks, electric rays,
Morays, and Lion Fish.
Monte Igueldo
 The
most spectacular view of San Sebastian, day or night, is high
atop Monte Iqueldo. Here you can get a 360° view of the beautiful
countryside, the ocean, beaches, and bay of San Sebastian. For
people wary of a brisk hike to the top take a ride on the Funicular.
In addition to the mountain
top view, explorers can indulge themselves at the amusement park
created in 1912. This quaint amusement park offers bumper cars,
children's games, pony rides, a roller coaster, logjam ride, and
a mini zoo.
 Located
in the same area just below Monte Igueldo between Ondarreta beach
and the town of Orio lies Igueldo Park spread over 4 square miles
offering restaurants, walking paths, fishing spots on the ocean,
and areas to lounge in the sun. Not as large as Central Park in
New York City but the same idea applies. Here you will find the
beauty of the countryside without leaving the cityscape of San
Sebastian.
Monte Urgull
 On
the other side of the bay Monte Urgull lures young adults to the
amazing views across the bay, and the cool protection under the
shade of the forest canopy offers another inviting place to relax
the day away. This area is dotted with monuments and a castle
perched high above, which contains a chapel and many notable statues.
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