Covarrubias, Castille and León
Provincia de Burgos · Castille and León · Spain · 621 residents
Covarrubias is a village in Provincia de Burgos, Castille and León, Spain, home to around 621 people. There are 4 notable places to see in and around town, including Covarrubias and San Pedro de Arlanza. The nearest airport is Bilbao (BIO), about 2 h 10 min by road, with direct flights from the UK.
Why go
- Sights worth the trip: Covarrubias, San Pedro de Arlanza and Sabinares del Arlanza-La Yecla.
- Best weather from September: daytime highs between 23°C and 23°C with little rain.
- Easy to reach: Bilbao (BIO) is 91 miles away with direct flights from the UK.
- Tours, tickets and activities can be booked in advance.
Top sights in Covarrubias
Ranked by how well known they are.
1beautiful village
2monastery
3protected area
4castleCastle of Lara de los Infantes
6 miles from the centre · Photo
castle in the town of Lara de los Infantes, Spain
Tours & tickets in Covarrubias
Guided tours, day trips and tickets in and around Covarrubias can be booked in advance, priced in GBP.
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Hotels, guesthouses and apartments in Covarrubias are priced in GBP below, most with free cancellation.
Hire a car
The easiest way to reach Covarrubias and the villages around it is a hire car from Bilbao (BIO), about 2 h 10 min away.
Best time to visit Covarrubias
September: daytime highs between 23°C and 23°C with little rain.
- 8°CJan73 mm
- 10°CFeb42 mm
- 13°CMar70 mm
- 17°CApr28 mm
- 19°CMay58 mm
- 24°CJun81 mm
- 30°CJul9 mm
- 31°CAug13 mm
- 23°CSept34 mm
- 19°COct143 mm
- 14°CNov69 mm
- 9°CDec34 mm
Highlighted months are the sweet spot for warm, dry weather.
Full monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8°C | 1°C | 73 mm | 6 h |
| Feb | 10°C | 0°C | 42 mm | 7 h |
| Mar | 13°C | 3°C | 70 mm | 8 h |
| Apr | 17°C | 5°C | 28 mm | 11 h |
| May | 19°C | 7°C | 58 mm | 12 h |
| Jun | 24°C | 12°C | 81 mm | 12 h |
| Jul | 30°C | 15°C | 9 mm | 14 h |
| Aug | 31°C | 16°C | 13 mm | 13 h |
| Sept | 23°C | 11°C | 34 mm | 11 h |
| Oct | 19°C | 10°C | 143 mm | 7 h |
| Nov | 14°C | 5°C | 69 mm | 7 h |
| Dec | 9°C | 1°C | 34 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)91 miles, about 2 h 10 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
- Madrid (MAD)108 miles, about 2 h 34 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
- Santander (SDR)96 miles, about 2 h 16 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
By car and ferry
Driving from Calais takes roughly 15 h 28 min without stops. Nearest ferry ports: Bilbao (92 miles).
Covarrubias is good for
Around Covarrubias
Towns and villages within an hour or so.
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Questions people ask
Is Covarrubias worth visiting?
Yes. Covarrubias is known for Covarrubias, San Pedro de Arlanza and Sabinares del Arlanza-La Yecla. It works well as a base or as a day trip from the towns nearby.
When is the best time to visit Covarrubias?
September, with daytime highs between 23°C and 23°C with little rain.
How do I get to Covarrubias from the UK?
Fly to Bilbao (BIO), which has direct flights from UK airports, then it is about 2 h 10 min by road. Madrid (MAD) is an alternative, 108 miles away. Driving from Calais takes roughly 15 h 28 min.
What is near Covarrubias?
Burgos (22 miles), Aranda de Duero (28 miles), San Esteban de Gormaz (37 miles) and Villalba de Duero (29 miles) are all within an hour or so.