Boat by the Bay and Santa Clara Island in Donostia San Sebastian
Description
Enjoy a privileged view of the Bay of the Shell and Santa Clara Island in Donostia-San Sebastian The ride lasts 30 minutes to Santa Clara Island. Scan the QR you will see when you enter the boat and access our free audio guide with your smartphone (available in Basque, Spanish, English and French). There you can go down, visit it as long as you want, and come back with the next departures although if you don’t feel like it, you can only take the walk, in which case the estimated duration is 40 minutes. Santa Clara Island, in a natural paradise in the middle of La Concha Bay. There you can enjoy the views of the bay, walk along its paths, know its cliffs, have a drink at the bar (in summer) or take a bath and sunbathe. In addition, the House of the Lighthouse houses the work "Hondalea" by Cristina Iglesias, visitable in Easter and summer Last departure of the day : does not allow disembarkation on Santa Clara Island as there is no more departure to return
Tour Options
Itinerary
Enjoy La Concha Bay from the sea. The tour lasts 30 minutes to Santa Clara Island, with the possibility of visiting it or simply doing the boat tour which will last 40 minutes. From the boat you will see the town hall, La Concha beach, La Perla Thalassotherapy, Mount Urgull, Santa Clara island, Miramar Palace and Pico del Loro, Ondarreta beach, Chillida Wind Comb and Mount Igueldo. It is not a guided tour, smartphone scan the QR you will see on the boat to access the free audio guide (available in Basque, Spanish, English and French)
Santa Clara Island is a natural park in the middle of La Concha Bay. You can stroll along its paths, enjoy the views of the bay, the cliffs of its back, have a drink at the bar, take a dip or visit the work "Hondalea " of the House of the Lighthouse by the sculptor Cristina Iglesias (see opening days at Hondalea.eus).
Once on the island, do not miss the House of the Lighthouse. There you will see the sculpture of the Donostrian artist Cristina Iglesias, Hondalea. Check its opening days at Hondalea.eus.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The ship is wheelchair accessible, but Santa Clara Island is not. The stop on the island is optional
Reviews(61)
Beautiful views of Donostia from the sea.
Desde el Aitona Julián y como no, desde la isla Santa Clara, el espejo de la Bahía de La Concha. Nos alegra mucho que disfrutaras del viaje. Hasta la próxima!
GREAT VALUE FOR MONEY. The excursion is worth the cost! very well organized, it is smooth, you have a departure schedule but you are free for the return with shuttles every half hour, they wait for the clients who are about to arrive. The explanations are on your phone. we are dropped off on an island where we can stroll, swim, and dine in complete tranquility. It is a good time with family or friends. The bar has very kind and welcoming staff. Good relaxed musical atmosphere.
Hello! We’re so glad you enjoyed the trip! We hope to see you again soon! See you next time!
Wonderful boat ride: beach, cafe, lighthouse hike, art, and drinks. Exceptional value for the price.
Very beautiful spot ✨. Upon arriving on the island, you can enjoy a little walk before swimming. There is also a food and drink stand.
Very Good for the price. I went on a round trip and still got a decent few of the bay. The ticket office was very good
Thank you for taking the time to write to us. We’re delighted that you enjoyed your trip. See you next time!
Pleasant short trip across to the island. You have the option of staying on board or exploring the island and catching a later ferry back.
Thank you for taking the time to write to us. We’re delighted that you enjoyed your trip.
Crossing the bay in approximately 20 minutes allows for a very enjoyable excursion on Santa Clara Island. The landscapes are magnificent, alongside a rather rich wildlife... Moreover, be careful during the nesting period when male seagulls are very protective, even defensive at the sight of humans. 😅 The price is also very reasonable; we highly recommend this excursion.
Merci beaucoup pour votre avis et pour avoir choisi nos embarcations pour découvrir l'île de Santa Clara ! 🌊 Nous sommes ravis que la traversée et les paysages de notre magnifique baie vous aient autant plu. Vous avez tout à fait raison de signaler la période de nidation : il est essentiel que nos visiteurs soient bien informés afin de respecter la faune locale et de profiter de la visite en toute sérénité. Votre recommandation nous touche beaucoup. Nous espérons vous retrouver très bientôt à bord ! Eskerrik asko ! 👋
Beautiful island, nice ferry, had an amazing time
Thank you for oyur kind words, see you next time!
Someone should have told visitors that everything was closed on the island. When we arrived we found that the cafe and all restrooms were closed because “the season” had not yet begun. Consequently, there was nothing left to do on the island.
Hello, We’re sorry to hear that you didn’t enjoy your visit to the island. What we offer is a trip around the bay with the option to disembark on the island. Some people visit the island, whilst others simply want to go for a boat trip; it’s optional. At the ticket office, we explain the route of the trip and that anyone who wishes to can stop on the island to enjoy the nature reserve; it’s not an area with shops or buildings to visit. The island is managed by the local council, like all the city’s parks; we simply provide transport to the island. During the summer season, the bar is open, as are the lighthouse and other facilities. We have leaflets available for customers with information about the island, and there is also a section on our website explaining what the island is like. Furthermore, on the boat there is an audio guide in various languages with information about the trip and the island. We hope you have enjoyed the city
It was a short trip but both the booking office staff and the boat crew were very efficient and it was a lovely outing.
Thank you very much for you kind words! We are very glad that you've enjoyed the tour. See you next time!
