Badarán, La Rioja
Provincia de La Rioja · La Rioja · Spain · 695 residents
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Monasteries of San Millán de la Cogolla
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Monastery of San Millán de Suso
Monastery of Santa MaríaBadarán is a village in Provincia de La Rioja, La Rioja, Spain, home to around 695 people. There are 4 notable places to see in and around town, including Monasteries of San Millán de la Cogolla and Monastery of San Millán de Yuso. The nearest airport is Bilbao (BIO), about 1 h 32 min by road, with direct flights from the UK.
Why go
- Sights worth the trip: Monasteries of San Millán de la Cogolla, Monastery of San Millán de Yuso and Monastery of San Millán de Suso.
- Best weather from July: daytime highs between 30°C and 30°C with little rain.
- Easy to reach: Bilbao (BIO) is 65 miles away with direct flights from the UK.
- Tours, tickets and activities can be booked in advance.
Top sights in Badarán
Ranked by how well known they are.
- 1monastery
Monasteries of San Millán de la Cogolla
4 miles from the centre · Photo
religious institution in Spain
- 2monastery
Monastery of San Millán de Yuso
4 miles from the centre · Photo
cultural property in San Millán de la Cogolla, Spain
- 3monastery
Monastery of San Millán de Suso
4 miles from the centre · Photo
- 4monastery
Tours & tickets in Badarán
Guided tours, day trips and tickets in and around Badarán can be booked in advance, priced in GBP.
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Hotels, guesthouses and apartments in Badarán are priced in GBP below, most with free cancellation.
Hire a car
The easiest way to reach Badarán and the villages around it is a hire car from Bilbao (BIO), about 1 h 32 min away.
Best time to visit Badarán
July: daytime highs between 30°C and 30°C with little rain.
- 9°CJan65 mm
- 11°CFeb67 mm
- 15°CMar54 mm
- 19°CApr33 mm
- 20°CMay110 mm
- 24°CJun70 mm
- 30°CJul18 mm
- 30°CAug28 mm
- 23°CSept74 mm
- 20°COct150 mm
- 14°CNov66 mm
- 9°CDec51 mm
Highlighted months are the sweet spot for warm, dry weather.
Full monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9°C | 1°C | 65 mm | 6 h |
| Feb | 11°C | 1°C | 67 mm | 7 h |
| Mar | 15°C | 4°C | 54 mm | 9 h |
| Apr | 19°C | 6°C | 33 mm | 10 h |
| May | 20°C | 8°C | 110 mm | 11 h |
| Jun | 24°C | 13°C | 70 mm | 11 h |
| Jul | 30°C | 15°C | 18 mm | 13 h |
| Aug | 30°C | 15°C | 28 mm | 12 h |
| Sept | 23°C | 12°C | 74 mm | 10 h |
| Oct | 20°C | 10°C | 150 mm | 7 h |
| Nov | 14°C | 6°C | 66 mm | 7 h |
| Dec | 9°C | 2°C | 51 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)65 miles, about 1 h 32 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
- Zaragoza (ZAZ)103 miles, about 2 h 26 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
- Santander (SDR)89 miles, about 2 h 7 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
By car and ferry
Driving from Calais takes roughly 14 h 42 min without stops. Nearest ferry ports: Bilbao (68 miles), Santander (91 miles).
Badarán is good for
Around Badarán
Towns and villages within an hour or so.
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Questions people ask
Is Badarán worth visiting?
Yes. Badarán is known for Monasteries of San Millán de la Cogolla, Monastery of San Millán de Yuso and Monastery of San Millán de Suso. It works well as a base or as a day trip from the towns nearby.
When is the best time to visit Badarán?
July, with daytime highs between 30°C and 30°C with little rain.
How do I get to Badarán from the UK?
Fly to Bilbao (BIO), which has direct flights from UK airports, then it is about 1 h 32 min by road. Zaragoza (ZAZ) is an alternative, 103 miles away. Driving from Calais takes roughly 14 h 42 min.
What is near Badarán?
Gasteiz / Vitoria (34 miles), Logroño (20 miles), Haro (15 miles) and Laguardia (17 miles) are all within an hour or so.