combs of the winds

FarOutInn

A great exploration to see the other side of La Concha, to Onderetta and up to the Combs of the Wind. Be careful, not to get sprayed by the ocean!

KJA1961

And a great photo opp once you are there.Walking the seawall is a fabulous place to exercise in San Sebastian.

CissaC_13

Very interesting sculptures that contrast to the landscape around it. Especially worth a visit if the waves are big as they will be crashing very hard in the area, creating an amazing spectacle.

Panathinaeos

I have visited the combs of the winds for the second time and the feelings are the same as five years ago. Cloudy sky, wind, choppy sea, the small of the sea all over. The sculptures that appear to grow out of the rocks need this grey misty foggy confusing aura. They tell a story about the pain of endless time and unlimited space.Philosophers have tried to express this many times in difference ages, but here comes Chillida, and with a master stroke does everything the philosophers were trying, and he does it better. Art is hard to beat. I was looking at the sculptures and imagined that Sisyphus was somewhere around,only this time he did not have to roll the rock up the hill. Endless time is a curse, as is unlimited space. Civilization exists because man was able to build boundaries and manage life within them.

forestgraham

My wife and i have a gauge by which art is judged; if she can do it, then it's not impressive. I don't even want to write a view as it'll create an opinion and justify the installation's existence, which may be the point of it in the first place. anyways, i'm now committed. Having seen the equally disappointing sculpture 'Construction Vide' by Oteiza at the opposing end of the bay I can only conclude that the Artists are having a laugh. My wife says she could have designed 'Vide' herself (i'm yet to see her at an Ironmongers forge but i get what she means) and Chillida's 'Wind Comb' is even more underwhelming. The rusted sculptures look like badly positioned boat moorings. I twisted some paper clips earlier whilst on the phone and they have more beauty (and i put more thought it to them) - i patiently await their commission. Perhaps the reason the 'Wind Comb' is tucked away is because Chillida's embarrassed by it and he's hoping to limit it's viewers and damage to his reputation! Avoid the 'Wind Comb' and spend more time on the Promenade instead.

Sabval

must to see because is the point where ocean, wind and rocks meet toghetermust to see because is the point where ocean, wind and rocks meet togheter

ricardom944

We walked all the way from the Hotel, very lovely walk till there. Upon our arrival a breathtaking view and a perfect place to sit and relax, lhearing the wind and sea.

annetr48

We took a nice stroll around the bay to reach here - really only 10 minute walk. The combination of the wind whipping up the waves makes for interesting viewing - people watching - young children screaming with laughter. It really is quite majestic. The view across the bay and to the Island is lovely - like everything in San Sebastian - Donostia it is beautiful.

Enarus

In a hidden corner of San Sebastian, the Combs of the Winds - or as it's known in Spanish: El Peine del Viento - is a gorgeous attraction worth taking a stroll to. Designed by one of our most valued architects (Eduardo Chillida), the place is not only beautiful, but also offers entertainment created by the waves. Every time a wave comes in there is a gust of air that shoots upwards - great place for a funny picture and very entertaining for the kids! It's worth starting off in the centre, somewhere by La Concha, and following the coastline until you get to the monument for a good view of San Sebastian.

477marianc

This is a nice place to enjoy at sunset, from here you can see the lights and the tides going up...if you go to San Sebastián you have to visit this place =)

Worldwide2000

It is fantastic, overall when the sea is rough. Every I go there I take photos. Chillade made a master work.

RoryG234

much better in stormu seas , the waves crashing against the rocks make fantastic photos, blowholes are an additional bomus

Malbear

It's a long but very interesting walk to the installation by Eduardo Chilleda called The Comb of the Wind. At a collection of rocks where the waves broke with enormous force he had placed three iron structures. The combination of the wild sea and the rigid iron forms was tremendously exciting. Because of the huge waves the sea walk at this point was unusable so they built a platform of stones, very sympathetic to the rocks and cliffs, so you could watch the action of the sea without getting soaked. There were holes drilled into the path which created a geyser effect. Altogether a thrilling experience.

214timy

There is a detailed information board and great views back along the playa de la concha. A definite must if you have a couple of days in San Sebastian, but quite a long walk from the old town/train stations if you are only visiting for the day. It is best to visit at high tide and if you're lucky, you'll get some great pictures of the waves crashing against the sculptures, but don't stand too close to the edge, or you're likely to get a soaking! Worth the visit for lovers of modern art, or those with an interest in the Basque sculptor, Eduardo Chillida.

OfftheirP

The Combs of the Winds are set right at the very end of the paseo and make a good target to walk to. The walk around the beautiful sweeping bay of San Sebastien makes taking excersize an absolute pleasure.It could just be me but the Combs were a real anticlimax when we got there. There is a sign with information about them nearby which explains their history, how they were installed etc but, to us, they are quite ugly and the view would be better without them.