San
Juan is rich in fishing history and many famous adventurers are said to have set
sail from here on their travels.
Where to go:
Pasajes San Juan consists of one narrow street which winds its way through the
village and ends in a beautiful cliff walk. The street is lined with lots of historical
buildings, including the house where the well-known writer Victor Hugo lived.
The village is famous
for its architecture with many of the
older buildings directly overlooking
the sea. The best way to see San Juan
is on foot. Visit the small Plaza de
Piedad and the larger Plaza Santiago
with its characteristic fishermen houses.
Where
to eat: San Juan has several restaurants
specializing in seafood
dishes and Basque cuisine. We
recommend restaurante Casa Cámara,
a wonderful spacious restaurant hanging
over the blue sea, which serves wonderful
fish and seafood and its own fresh lobster
farm. Another firm favourite with locals
is Txulotxo Restaurant.
Where to stay in
Pasajes San Juan: There are no hotels
in this beautiful Basque village, so
visitors will need to find a hotel in
nearby San Sebastian. See our guide
to hotels
in San Sebastian
See
Photos of Pasajes San Juan.
Anyone visiting Pasajes
San Juan should also go to nearby Fuenterrabia,
another pretty Basque fishing village.
See also our Guide
to Guipuzcoa, and Restaurants
in San Sebastian
Places of interest
near Pasajes San Juan:
