Elciego, Basque Country
Araba / Álava · Basque Country · Spain · 914 residents
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Elciego is a village in Araba / Álava, Basque Country, Spain, home to around 914 people. There are 2 notable places to see in and around town, including casa palacio de los Sodupe and Mirador de la Ermita de San Roque, Elciego. The nearest airport is Bilbao (BIO), about 1 h 20 min by road, with direct flights from the UK.
Why go
- Sights worth the trip: casa palacio de los Sodupe and Mirador de la Ermita de San Roque, Elciego.
- Best weather from June and September: daytime highs between 24°C and 26°C with little rain.
- Easy to reach: Bilbao (BIO) is 57 miles away with direct flights from the UK.
- Tours, tickets and activities can be booked in advance.
Top sights in Elciego
Ranked by how well known they are.
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Tours & tickets in Elciego
Guided tours, day trips and tickets in and around Elciego can be booked in advance, priced in GBP.
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Hotels, guesthouses and apartments in Elciego are priced in GBP below, most with free cancellation.
Hire a car
The easiest way to reach Elciego and the villages around it is a hire car from Bilbao (BIO), about 1 h 20 min away.
Best time to visit Elciego
June and September: daytime highs between 24°C and 26°C with little rain.
- 10°CJan60 mm
- 12°CFeb53 mm
- 16°CMar43 mm
- 20°CApr26 mm
- 21°CMay71 mm
- 26°CJun57 mm
- 31°CJul11 mm
- 32°CAug30 mm
- 24°CSept51 mm
- 21°COct105 mm
- 15°CNov66 mm
- 10°CDec36 mm
Highlighted months are the sweet spot for warm, dry weather.
Full monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 10°C | 2°C | 60 mm | 6 h |
| Feb | 12°C | 2°C | 53 mm | 8 h |
| Mar | 16°C | 5°C | 43 mm | 9 h |
| Apr | 20°C | 6°C | 26 mm | 10 h |
| May | 21°C | 9°C | 71 mm | 11 h |
| Jun | 26°C | 14°C | 57 mm | 11 h |
| Jul | 31°C | 16°C | 11 mm | 13 h |
| Aug | 32°C | 16°C | 30 mm | 12 h |
| Sept | 24°C | 13°C | 51 mm | 10 h |
| Oct | 21°C | 11°C | 105 mm | 7 h |
| Nov | 15°C | 7°C | 66 mm | 7 h |
| Dec | 10°C | 3°C | 36 mm | 6 h |
Averages 2015–2024. Highlighted months are the sweet spot for warm, dry weather.
Getting there from the UK
By air
- Bilbao (BIO)57 miles, about 1 h 20 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
- Zaragoza (ZAZ)100 miles, about 2 h 22 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
- Santander (SDR)88 miles, about 2 h 4 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
By car and ferry
Driving from Calais takes roughly 14 h 25 min without stops. Nearest ferry ports: Bilbao (61 miles), Santander (89 miles).
Elciego is good for
Around Elciego
Towns and villages within an hour or so.
Questions people ask
Is Elciego worth visiting?
Yes. Elciego is known for casa palacio de los Sodupe and Mirador de la Ermita de San Roque, Elciego. It works well as a base or as a day trip from the towns nearby.
When is the best time to visit Elciego?
June and September, with daytime highs between 24°C and 26°C with little rain.
How do I get to Elciego from the UK?
Fly to Bilbao (BIO), which has direct flights from UK airports, then it is about 1 h 20 min by road. Zaragoza (ZAZ) is an alternative, 100 miles away. Driving from Calais takes roughly 14 h 25 min.
What is near Elciego?
Gasteiz / Vitoria (23 miles), Logroño (9 miles), Haro (12 miles) and Laguardia (3 miles) are all within an hour or so.