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Salón Blanco
The Salón Blanco is one of the principal rooms within Palacio de Miramar, retaining its original layout with characteristic brightness and refinement. Anchored by a white marble fireplace, this elegant reception room features a bay window overlooking the Bay of La Concha. It opens directly into the adjacent Salón de Música, creating a suite of interconnected spaces that exemplifies the palace's 19th-century grandeur.
Music Hall
The Music Room sits at the heart of Palacio de Miramar's noble wing, one of the building's most refined spaces. Large windows flood the room with natural light, whilst two grand bronze and crystal chandeliers add to its elegant character. The room opens directly onto a covered gallery overlooking the manicured gardens and offering views across the Bay of La Concha, making it an ideal setting for what to see when visiting this historic palace in San Sebastián.
Wooden Hall
The Wooden Hall is one of the principal rooms in the Palacio de Miramar, retaining its original design. Panelled in tall oak friezes, it features an imposing fireplace adorned with the coats of arms of the House of Habsburg-Lorena. The room opens directly onto the garden with commanding views across La Concha bay, making it a striking space to visit during a tour of this historic palace.
Petit Salón
The Petit Salón is an intimate and peaceful room situated in the south wing of the stately building, with direct access to the south terrace and lovely views over the rear garden. Large windows flood the space with natural light, and it measures 80 m² (11 x 7 x 4.6 metres). An ideal setting for a smaller gathering in San Sebastián.
Library
The Miramar Palace Library is a classically elegant room occupying one of the palace's principal spaces, preserving its original layout. Large windows flood the room with natural light, while direct access to the southern terrace affords pleasant views across the rear gardens. What to see here is the refined period furnishings and architectural detailing that reflect the palace's aristocratic heritage and 19th-century design.
Royal Dining Room
The Comedor Real is one of the principal rooms at Palacio de Miramar, retaining its original layout. It remains the most imposing chamber in the palace, distinguished by its generous natural lighting and the prominent use of oak wood throughout the interior. This grand dining hall exemplifies the fine craftsmanship and materials characteristic of the palace's design.
Octagonal Tower
The octagonal tower is one of the most distinctive features of Palacio de Miramar's main façade, easily spotted alongside the Habsburg coat of arms and the date inscription MDCCCXCII. This iconic element underwent specialist restoration work in 2007 to ensure its preservation. The tower remains a striking architectural highlight when visiting the palace, offering visitors a notable detail of this historic San Sebastián landmark.
Prince's Pavilion
The Pabellón del Príncipe is a separate building added to the Palacio de Miramar complex in 1920, several years after the main palace was constructed. The upper floor contains a spacious 130 m² hall, flooded with natural light from expansive windows that overlook the estate's gardens. It's worth a visit to appreciate the period architecture and garden views.
Arco Tudor
The Tudor Arch frames the main entrance to Palacio de Miramar, situated on the narrow side of the building facing San Sebastián's new church. This substantial archway features elaborate moulding and carved relief decoration, sheltered beneath a portico with a large Tudor arch opening on each side. What to see here is this fine example of early 20th-century architectural detailing, which blends period revival style with the palace's distinctive design.
El Abrazo (Chillida)
"El Abrazo" is a one-metre-high sculptural stele by Eduardo Chillida, positioned in the gardens of Palacio de Miramar overlooking the Bay of La Concha. The artist created this work as a symbolic embrace of San Sebastián. What to see: Chillida's distinctive abstract form commands views across the bay from its prominent location amongst the palace grounds. A modest yet powerful piece that captures both the landscape and the artist's affection for the city.
- 1.Salón Blanco
- 2.Music Hall
- 3.Wooden Hall
- 4.Petit Salón
- 5.Library
- 6.Royal Dining Room
- 7.Octagonal Tower
- 8.Prince's Pavilion
- 9.Arco Tudor
- 10.El Abrazo (Chillida)
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