Pyrenees Guide

Tolosa is situated 26 kilometres away from San Sebastian on the N-1 road, at the meeting point of two main road towards Pamplona-Iruña and Madrid. It was the capital of Gipuzkoa between 1844 and 1854 and its historical centre is one of the largest in the province with an abundance of distinguished public buildings, such as the Baroque Palace (17th century), the Basque Gothic Parish Church of Santa Maria (16th century) and the Santa Clara Convent.

Major attractions include the Shrove Tuesday Carnival and Choir Competition celebrated every year. Tolosa is one of the few towns with a bullring.