The beautiful city of San Sebastián (Donostia in Basque) in northern Spain, famous for its beaches, Belle Époque architecture, and world-renowned culinary scene. San Sebastián proper features 6 Michelin-starred restaurants holding a total of 11 stars. However, when including the immediate surrounding area (within roughly a 15–20 minute drive), that count grows to 11 restaurants and 19 stars. San Sebastián’s pintxo culture is the city’s true culinary soul. Unlike traditional Spanish tapas, which are often larger shared plates, a pintxo is usually a bite-sized creation traditionally served on a slice of bread and held together with a wooden toothpick.