Monte Urgull Hiking San Sebastian Spain by JetSettingFools.com

Monte Urgull: Hiking San Sebastian to Castillo de la Mota

Monte Urgull and Monte Igueldo – two distinct hills – rise from the sea at each end of the crescent-shaped La Concha Bay in San Sebastian Old Town. 

Monte Igueldo is popular for the San Sebastian Funicular that transports visitors to the amusement park at the top of the hill; both the cable car and the theme park are top San Sebastian attractions.… Read the rest


Faro de Higuer - Hondarribia Lighthouse JetSetting Fools

Faro de Higuer: Hondarribia Lighthouse in Basque Country Spain

There are not many ‘sights’ in Hondarribia, Spain, but one landmark that is a must-see is the Hondarribia Lighthouse: Faro de Higuer. The historic lighthouse marks the most northeastern point of Spain on the Atlantic coast.

Built in the late 1800s, Faro de Higuer (or Cape Higuer Lighthouse) stands 69-feet on the Bay of Biscay.… Read the rest