European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - October 3, 1991, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Decorative stonework atop a building reflect the City s flamboyance. Shoppers take a break on benches under the Palm Trees on a sunny  tips san Sebastian is easily reached via a-8, the main Highway along Spain s Northeast coast. From Central Europe the fastest route there is through France on the autoroute a-32 and a-4 from Saa Brucken Germany to Paris then a-10 from Paris to Bourdeaux and a-63 from Bourdeaux to the Border. Be sure to take along plenty of French francs or buy them at the French German Border much of the stretch is toll Highway. It is about 15 hours driving time from Frankfurt Germany. From Zaragoza a Spain the Best route is via Highway a-68 to Bilbao then a-8 East. There Are Many Good hotels and pensions in the  cheapest Cost around 3,000 pesetas $27 for a double. There is a youth Hostel on the slopes of mount Ulia on the Eastern Edge of the City. Contact Labergue de Ulia Mendi Parque de Ulia Telephone 452970, for information. The Only campsite in the area is camping Iguelmo about a mile West of mount Geldo. It costs 2,700 pesetas about $25 a night for two people and a car and is open year round. There is bus service up the Mountain for those without wheels. Among the City s attractions Are the St. Telmo military historical museum on Monte Urzull the aquarium and the oceanographic museum near the Harbor at the foot of Monte Urzull mount Geldo Park the beaches of la Concha Ondarreta and Gros. The Beac Side promenade is a popular place for strolling and people watching. San Sebastian hosts a number of annual festivals. They include Bach festival in november the pre lenten carnival the underwater Cinema film festival in april the International  in May and the azz festival in july. Stores Are open daily except sunday from 9 30 . To 1 . And again from 3 30 . To 8 . In addition to sundays they Are closed either saturday afternoon or monday morning. For More information Contact Centro de at accion y Turisco City tourist office at Creina regents a Don Ostia san Sebastian Spain or by Telephone at 943481166 or 67 or the Officina de Turisco Del Goberno Vasco Basque government tourist office at p. Tueros 1, 20004, son Ostia san Sebastian or by Telephone 943426282. Both Telephone numbers Are for Calls in Spain if calling from outside the country be sure to add the the proper country  Norm Zeigler two women Selling sardines at a Street Market wait for business. The traditional Beret a called a Boina a tops off a san Sebastian stroller. Two youngsters one with a skateboard and a snack watch passers by from Church Steps. October 3, 1991 stripes Magazine