Tolosa, Basque Country
Gipuzkoa · Basque Country · Spain · 18,044 residents
Tolosa is a small town in Gipuzkoa, Basque Country, Spain, home to around 18,044 people. There are 12 notable places to see in and around town, including Tolosa bullring and Mendikute. The nearest airport is Bilbao (BIO), about 1 h 2 min by road, with direct flights from the UK.
Why go
- Sights worth the trip: Tolosa bullring, Mendikute and Atodo Jauregia.
- Easy to reach: Bilbao (BIO) is 43 miles away with direct flights from the UK.
- Tours, tickets and activities can be booked in advance.
Top sights in Tolosa
Ranked by how well known they are.
1amphitheatre
2castle
3palace
4palaceAranburu jauregia
In the centre · Photo
5castleMendikuteko gaztelua
3 miles from the centre · Photo
6monastery
7museum
8palaceLapaza etxea
In the centre · Photo
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9palaceKultur Etxea, Tolosa
In the centre · Photo
10monastery
11palaceIdiakez Jauregia
In the centre · Photo
12palaceIturritza Jauregia
In the centre · Photo
Tours & tickets in Tolosa
Guided tours, day trips and tickets in and around Tolosa can be booked in advance, priced in GBP.
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Hotels, guesthouses and apartments in Tolosa are priced in GBP below, most with free cancellation.
Hire a car
The easiest way to reach Tolosa and the villages around it is a hire car from Bilbao (BIO), about 1 h 2 min away.
Best time to visit Tolosa
Getting there from the UK
By air
- Bilbao (BIO)43 miles, about 1 h 2 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
- Santander (SDR)90 miles, about 2 h 8 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
- Zaragoza (ZAZ)114 miles, about 2 h 42 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 (50 miles), Santander (90 miles).
Tolosa is good for
Around Tolosa
Towns and villages within an hour or so.
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Questions people ask
Is Tolosa worth visiting?
Yes. Tolosa is known for Tolosa bullring, Mendikute and Atodo Jauregia. It works well as a base or as a day trip from the towns nearby.
How do I get to Tolosa from the UK?
Fly to Bilbao (BIO), which has direct flights from UK airports, then it is about 1 h 2 min by road. Santander (SDR) is an alternative, 90 miles away. Driving from Calais takes roughly 13 h 16 min.
Is Tolosa good for families?
Yes: there are family-friendly attractions nearby, and most activities can be booked in advance.
What is near Tolosa?
Donostia / San Sebastián (13 miles), Gasteiz / Vitoria (36 miles), Zarautz (11 miles) and Hondarribia (21 miles) are all within an hour or so.