Elgoibar, Basque Country
Gipuzkoa · Basque Country · Spain · 11,220 residents
Elgoibar is a small town in Gipuzkoa, Basque Country, Spain, home to around 11,220 people. There are 4 notable places to see in and around town, including Zabala Dorrea. Karkizano etxea and Altzola dorretxea, Elgoibar. The nearest airport is Bilbao (BIO), about 36 min by road, with direct flights from the UK.
Why go
- Sights worth the trip: Zabala Dorrea. Karkizano etxea, Altzola dorretxea, Elgoibar and Moru.
- Easy to reach: Bilbao (BIO) is 25 miles away with direct flights from the UK.
- Tours, tickets and activities can be booked in advance.
Top sights in Elgoibar
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Tours & tickets in Elgoibar
Guided tours, day trips and tickets in and around Elgoibar can be booked in advance, priced in GBP.
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Hotels, guesthouses and apartments in Elgoibar are priced in GBP below, most with free cancellation.
Hire a car
The easiest way to reach Elgoibar and the villages around it is a hire car from Bilbao (BIO), about 36 min away.
Best time to visit Elgoibar
Getting there from the UK
By air
- Bilbao (BIO)25 miles, about 36 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
- Santander (SDR)72 miles, about 1 h 43 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
- Zaragoza (ZAZ)128 miles, about 3 h 2 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 (32 miles), Santander (72 miles).
Elgoibar is good for
Around Elgoibar
Towns and villages within an hour or so.
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Questions people ask
Is Elgoibar worth visiting?
Yes. Elgoibar is known for Zabala Dorrea. Karkizano etxea, Altzola dorretxea, Elgoibar and Moru. It works well as a base or as a day trip from the towns nearby.
How do I get to Elgoibar from the UK?
Fly to Bilbao (BIO), which has direct flights from UK airports, then it is about 36 min by road. Santander (SDR) is an alternative, 72 miles away. Driving from Calais takes roughly 13 h 16 min.
What is near Elgoibar?
Donostia / San Sebastián (23 miles), Bilbao (26 miles), Gasteiz / Vitoria (29 miles) and Getxo (32 miles) are all within an hour or so.