Miramar Palace
Miramar Jauregia / Palacio de Miramar
An English-style villa built for the Spanish royal family in the late 19th century, set on a hill in the middle of Concha Bay. Its gardens are free to visit and offer panoramic views of the bay.
Miramar Palace sits on a hill between Concha Bay and Ondarreta Beach. It was built in 1893 for Queen Regent María Cristina of Spain and designed by the British architect Selden Wornum in the style of an English country house. San Sebastián then became the summer capital of the Spanish royal family, drawing nobles and high society and establishing the resort atmosphere of the city’s ‘Belle Époque.’ The palace is now owned by the city council and used for courses and events, and the interior is generally closed to the public. However, the lawns and gardens surrounding the palace are free to visit. From here you can see Concha Bay, Santa Clara Island, Mount Urgull and Mount Igueldo, making it one of the best viewpoints over the bay. It is within walking distance along the seafront promenade.
Opening hours
Garden about 08:00–21:00 (closes earlier in winter)
Nearby sights
- Ondarreta Beach
- Santa Clara Island
- Peine del Viento (Comb of the Wind)
- San Sebastián Aquarium
- Monte Igueldo
- La Concha Beach
- Monte Urgull
- Basilica of Santa María del Coro