Azpeitia, Basque Country
Gipuzkoa · Basque Country · Spain · 14,786 residents
Azpeitia is a small town in Gipuzkoa, Basque Country, Spain, home to around 14,786 people. There are 9 notable places to see in and around town, including Basque Railway Museum and Antxieta Palace. The nearest airport is Bilbao (BIO), about 47 min by road, with direct flights from the UK.
Why go
- Sights worth the trip: Basque Railway Museum, Antxieta Palace and Casa-Torre Emparan.
- Easy to reach: Bilbao (BIO) is 34 miles away with direct flights from the UK.
- Tours, tickets and activities can be booked in advance.
Top sights in Azpeitia
Ranked by how well known they are.
1museum
2palace
3palace
4palaceHoly House of Loyola
1 mile from the centre · Photo
birth house of Ignatius of Loyola, cultural heritage in Spain
5palace
6basilicaBasilica of St. Ignatius of Loyola
1 mile from the centre · Photo
minor basilica in Loiola, Azpeitia, Spain
7monastery
9caveQ20492515
1 mile from the centre · Photo
Plaza de toros de Azpeitia
amphitheatre · In the centre
Tours & tickets in Azpeitia
Guided tours, day trips and tickets in and around Azpeitia can be booked in advance, priced in GBP.
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Hotels, guesthouses and apartments in Azpeitia are priced in GBP below, most with free cancellation.
Hire a car
The easiest way to reach Azpeitia and the villages around it is a hire car from Bilbao (BIO), about 47 min away.
Best time to visit Azpeitia
Getting there from the UK
By air
- Bilbao (BIO)34 miles, about 47 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
- Santander (SDR)80 miles, about 1 h 53 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
- Zaragoza (ZAZ)122 miles, about 2 h 53 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
By car and ferry
Driving from Calais takes roughly 13 h 16 min without stops. Nearest ferry ports: Bilbao (40 miles), Santander (80 miles).
Azpeitia is good for
Around Azpeitia
Towns and villages within an hour or so.
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Questions people ask
Is Azpeitia worth visiting?
Yes. Azpeitia is known for Basque Railway Museum, Antxieta Palace and Casa-Torre Emparan. It works well as a base or as a day trip from the towns nearby.
How do I get to Azpeitia from the UK?
Fly to Bilbao (BIO), which has direct flights from UK airports, then it is about 47 min by road. Santander (SDR) is an alternative, 80 miles away. Driving from Calais takes roughly 13 h 16 min.
Is Azpeitia good for families?
Yes: there are family-friendly attractions nearby, and most activities can be booked in advance.
What is near Azpeitia?
Donostia / San Sebastián (17 miles), Bilbao (34 miles), Gasteiz / Vitoria (31 miles) and Zarautz (9 miles) are all within an hour or so.