Monte Urgull
Urgull mendia
A small hill of old fortifications behind the Old Town. Shaded trails lead to a castle and a giant Sacred Heart statue at the top, with views over the Old Town and the bay.
Monte Urgull is a small hill on the north side of the Old Town. Historically it served as the defensive stronghold of San Sebastián. At the summit stands the Castillo de la Mota, which houses a small museum on the city's history, and above it rises a huge statue of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Shady trails wind through the hill past gun battery ruins and the British Cemetery, which honors British soldiers who fell in the Peninsular War of 1813. Along the way, several lookouts give views of both Concha Bay and the Zurriola surf beach to the east. Paths lead up from the old harbor or from behind the San Telmo Museum. The one-way walk takes about 20 to 30 minutes, and admission is free. Visit the Old Town first, then climb the hill, and after coming back down, enjoy seafood around the harbor.
Opening hours
Park about 08:00–21:00 (closes earlier in winter)
Nearby sights
- Basilica of Santa María del Coro
- San Sebastián Aquarium
- San Telmo Museum
- Parte Vieja, San Sebastián
- La Concha Beach
- Santa Clara Island
- Cathedral of the Good Shepherd
- Kursaal Congress Centre and Auditorium