Parque Viveros de Ulia

About

Parque Viveros de Ulia is one of San Sebastián’s most characterful green spaces, a hillside park where nature, history, and community spirit come together. Once home to the city’s municipal plant nurseries, the area has gradually transformed into a peaceful urban woodland overlooking the coastline. Its winding paths lead through dense vegetation, old water tanks, and remnants of the former horticultural facilities, giving the park a unique blend of wild charm and cultural memory. Locals value it as a quiet refuge for walking, birdwatching, and enjoying views that stretch across the eastern districts and toward the sea. The park’s slightly untamed atmosphere sets it apart from the city’s more formal gardens, offering a sense of discovery with every turn. Parque Viveros de Ulia remains a cherished corner of San Sebastián, where natural beauty and the traces of its past coexist in a setting that feels both intimate and alive.

San Sebastián Spain

Location

Parque Viveros de Ulia is located in the Ulía neighbourhood of Donostia–San Sebastián, at Alcalde J. Elosegi Hiribidea 81, covering 14,500 m² at the start of Paseo de Ulía. This community-managed green space features historic 19th-century water tanks known as Soroborda and Buskando, vibrant community gardens, a magical willow tunnel, and diverse flora that once supplied the city's public parks. Nearby, the scenic Paseo de Ulía leads to Monte Ulia hiking trails, residential streets of Ulía offer local charm, and easy access connects to Ametzagaina Park, the River Urumea paths, or bus routes to the city centre and beaches.