Miranda de Ebro, Castille and León
Provincia de Burgos · Castille and León · Spain · 39,264 residents
Montes Obarenes-San Zadornil Natural Park
Lake Caicedo-Yuso
Pancorbo Castle
Portilla/Zabalate castleMiranda de Ebro is a town in Provincia de Burgos, Castille and León, Spain, home to around 39,264 people. There are 12 notable places to see in and around town, including Castle of Miranda de Ebro and Montes Obarenes-San Zadornil Natural Park. The nearest airport is Bilbao (BIO), about 1 h by road, with direct flights from the UK.
Why go
- Sights worth the trip: Castle of Miranda de Ebro, Montes Obarenes-San Zadornil Natural Park and Lake Caicedo-Yuso.
- Best weather from July: daytime highs between 30°C and 30°C with little rain.
- Easy to reach: Bilbao (BIO) is 42 miles away with direct flights from the UK.
- Tours, tickets and activities can be booked in advance.
Top sights in Miranda de Ebro
Ranked by how well known they are.
- 1Castle of Miranda de Ebro
- 2Montes Obarenes-San Zadornil Natural Park
- 3Lake Caicedo-Yuso
- 4Pancorbo Castle
- 5Portilla/Zabalate castle
- 6Monastery of Santa María de Bujedo
- 7Necrópolis de La Magdalena (Caicedo Yuso)
- 8Torre del Condestable, Fontecha
- 9Torre-Palacio del Conde de Orgaz, Fontecha
- 10Santa Gadea del Cid Castle
- 11palacio Salazar
- 12Sanctuary of Santa María del Espino
1castle
2protected area
3protected area
4castle
5castlePortilla/Zabalate castle
6 miles from the centre · Photo
Castle of the Kingdom of Navarre in Basque Country
6monastery
7archaeological siteNecrópolis de La Magdalena (Caicedo Yuso)
5 miles from the centre · Photo
8castle
9castleTorre-Palacio del Conde de Orgaz, Fontecha
6 miles from the centre · Photo
cultural property in Lantarón, Spain
10castleSanta Gadea del Cid Castle
6 miles from the centre · Photo
11palacepalacio Salazar
5 miles from the centre · Photo
12monasterySanctuary of Santa María del Espino
6 miles from the centre · Photo
cultural property in Santa Gadea del Cid, Spain
Tours & tickets in Miranda de Ebro
Guided tours, day trips and tickets in and around Miranda de Ebro can be booked in advance, priced in GBP.
See tours & tickets (opens GetYourGuide in a new tab)Where to stay in Miranda de Ebro
Hotels, guesthouses and apartments in Miranda de Ebro are priced in GBP below, most with free cancellation.
Hire a car
The easiest way to reach Miranda de Ebro and the villages around it is a hire car from Bilbao (BIO), about 1 h away.
Best time to visit Miranda de Ebro
July: daytime highs between 30°C and 30°C with little rain.
- 10°CJan61 mm
- 12°CFeb72 mm
- 16°CMar40 mm
- 19°CApr36 mm
- 20°CMay73 mm
- 25°CJun73 mm
- 30°CJul18 mm
- 30°CAug22 mm
- 24°CSept60 mm
- 21°COct99 mm
- 15°CNov60 mm
- 11°CDec54 mm
Highlighted months are the sweet spot for warm, dry weather.
Full monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 10°C | 3°C | 61 mm | 5 h |
| Feb | 12°C | 2°C | 72 mm | 7 h |
| Mar | 16°C | 5°C | 40 mm | 9 h |
| Apr | 19°C | 6°C | 36 mm | 10 h |
| May | 20°C | 9°C | 73 mm | 11 h |
| Jun | 25°C | 14°C | 73 mm | 10 h |
| Jul | 30°C | 15°C | 18 mm | 12 h |
| Aug | 30°C | 16°C | 22 mm | 11 h |
| Sept | 24°C | 13°C | 60 mm | 10 h |
| Oct | 21°C | 11°C | 99 mm | 7 h |
| Nov | 15°C | 8°C | 60 mm | 6 h |
| Dec | 11°C | 3°C | 54 mm | 5 h |
Averages 2015–2024. Highlighted months are the sweet spot for warm, dry weather.
Getting there from the UK
By air
- Bilbao (BIO)42 miles, about 1 h by roaddirect flights from the UK
- Santander (SDR)68 miles, about 1 h 36 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
- Zaragoza (ZAZ)121 miles, about 2 h 51 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
By car and ferry
Driving from Calais takes roughly 14 h 17 min without stops. Nearest ferry ports: Bilbao (45 miles), Santander (69 miles).
Miranda de Ebro is good for
Around Miranda de Ebro
Towns and villages within an hour or so.
Questions people ask
Is Miranda de Ebro worth visiting?
Yes. Miranda de Ebro is known for Castle of Miranda de Ebro, Montes Obarenes-San Zadornil Natural Park and Lake Caicedo-Yuso. It works well as a base or as a day trip from the towns nearby.
When is the best time to visit Miranda de Ebro?
July, with daytime highs between 30°C and 30°C with little rain.
How do I get to Miranda de Ebro from the UK?
Fly to Bilbao (BIO), which has direct flights from UK airports, then it is about 1 h by road. Santander (SDR) is an alternative, 68 miles away. Driving from Calais takes roughly 14 h 17 min.
Is Miranda de Ebro good for families?
Yes: there are family-friendly attractions nearby, and most activities can be booked in advance.
What is near Miranda de Ebro?
Gasteiz / Vitoria (18 miles), Logroño (30 miles), Haro (9 miles) and Laguardia (21 miles) are all within an hour or so.
