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Getaria
Half-day stop for grilled fish and txakoli, or a 1-night detour from San Sebastián: the town is tiny, the harbour and Balenciaga museum fill 3–4 hours.
Getaria is a Basque fishing village on a rocky promontory between Zarauz and Zumaia. Its main draw is the Cristobal Balenciaga Museum and a row of restaurants grilling fresh fish over vine cuttings. The old quarter, the harbour and the San Antón islet (nicknamed the Mouse) can be seen in a few hours. Most travellers come from San Sebastián (25 min drive) for lunch and leave.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- Jun–Sep
- avoid Nov–Feb (many restaurants close Mon–Tue, weather can be wet)
- Airports
- San Sebastián (EAS) · Bilbao (BIO)
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 9Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Iberia ↗Plan meals on the Iberian clock: Spanish kitchens serve lunch from about 13:30–14:00 and dinner from 20:30–21:00; Portugal eats an hour or so earlier. Early evenings are for tapas or petiscos, not full meals.
- Iberia ↗Inland Spain and Portugal (Seville, Córdoba, Madrid, the Alentejo) pass 40 °C in heatwaves from late June to August: sightsee before 11:00 and after 18:00, and keep July–August for the coasts and the green north.
- Iberia ↗Andorra and Gibraltar have their own border and customs rules and are reached only through Spain (or France for Andorra); read their pages before adding them, especially if you hold a limited Schengen visa.
- Spain ↗Spain is in the Schengen area. Check the entry rules for your passport on official sources; the EU's Entry/Exit System registers non-EU visitors at the first Schengen border, and further pre-travel authorisation rules are being introduced.
- Spain ↗High-speed trains have airport-style baggage screening at the station and boarding gates that close a few minutes before departure: arrive early.
- Spain ↗Carry your passport or ID: police may ask for it, and hotels must register every guest's document.
- Spain ↗The Alhambra in Granada and the Sagrada Família in Barcelona sell timed tickets that sell out weeks ahead in season; book on the official sites before you fix your dates.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Getaria112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Getaria, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR, €).Spain-wide
- SIM or eSIMcheckEU and EEA plans roam at home prices; UK and other plans may charge — check before you land.Spain-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe across the mainland; it tastes of chlorine in some coastal areas.Spain-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Round up or 5–10% for good service; service is not usually added.Spain-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Spain-wide
- SafetyVery safe.
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- RestroomsFew public toilets; use bars and cafés (buy a coffee).Spain-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police · 112 fire and ambulance · 062 Guardia Civil (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysSmall shops close about 14:00–17:00 and on Sundays; big chains and department stores open all day.Small shops close about 2:00 PM–5:00 PM and on Sundays; big chains and department stores open all day.Spain-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportEAS San Sebastián Airport (About 35 km (22 mi); taxi or bus to Zarauz then local bus).EAS San Sebastián Airport (About 22 mi (35 km); taxi or bus to Zarauz then local bus).
- Getting aroundWalkable: the old quarter, harbour and museum are within 10 min on foot.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee€1.50–2.50 (≈ US$2–3)
- Sit-down mealGrilled fish (parrilla) main coursecheck€20–35 (≈ US$25–45)
- Metro or bus rideBus San Sebastián–Getaria one way€4 (≈ US$5) (check)
- Museum or sight ticketBalenciaga Museum entry€10 (≈ US$12) (check)
- Budget bedHostel bed (Zarauz or San Sebastián), a night, per person€30 (≈ US$35)
- Mid-range bedDouble room in a guesthouse, a night, per room€110 (≈ US$130)
- High-end bedDouble room in a guesthouse, a night, per room€180 (≈ US$250)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €60 (≈ US$70) · Mid €100 (≈ US$120) · High €180 (≈ US$250)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- EAS San Sebastián Airport (About 35 km (22 mi); taxi or bus to Zarauz then local bus) · BIO Bilbao Airport (About 80 km (50 mi); direct bus to San Sebastián then onward)EAS San Sebastián Airport (About 22 mi (35 km); taxi or bus to Zarauz then local bus) · BIO Bilbao Airport (About 50 mi (80 km); direct bus to San Sebastián then onward)
Map of Getaria
Where it is, and the guides within about 120 km.
- Getaria
- Basic guide
Directions in Google Maps · Apple Maps
Guides nearby
- Zarauz · 3.1 km straight line
- San Sebastián · 18 km straight line
- Hondarribia · 34 km straight line
- Irun · 34 km straight line
- Hendaye · 35 km straight line
- Guernica · 38 km straight line
- Mundaka · 42 km straight line
- Saint-Jean-de-Luz · 45 km straight line
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Feb
Avoid
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Mar
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Apr
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
May
not flagged
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Jun
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jul
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Aug
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Sep
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Oct
not flagged
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Nov
Avoid
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Dec
Avoid
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Best: Jun–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Aug (25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)), coolest Jan (6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C) low), wettest Jan (13 rain days), driest Jul (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Getaria: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
13 rd
Feb
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
11 rd
Mar
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
11 rd
Apr
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
13 rd
May
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
11 rd
Jun
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
8 rd
Jul
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
7 rd
Aug
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
8 rd
Sep
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9 rd
Oct
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
12 rd
Nov
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
13 rd
Dec
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
13 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walkable: the old quarter, harbour and museum are within 10 min on foot. For the free car park or vineyards you need a car or taxi.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 30 min
Bus (Lurraldebus) or car via N-634, about 25 min
Pintxo bars and La Concha beach; combine with Getaria for a full day.
Zumaia
goDoor to door: About 15 min
Bus or car, 10 min
Flysch cliffs and the Itzurun beach; combine with Getaria.
Door to door: About 1–1.5 h
Car via AP-8, about 1 h; bus via San Sebastián, about 1.5 h
Guggenheim Museum and the old town; a full day trip.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Town centre (old quarter)
Harbour-side hotels and guesthouses; walk to restaurants and museum.
Zarauz
10 min drive east; more accommodation choices and a long beach.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €60–90 (≈ US$70–110) excl. bed
- Mid
- €90–150 (≈ US$110–180) excl. bed
- High
- €150 (≈ US$180)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room in a guesthouse1 × 1 night × €110 | €110 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €100 | €200 |
| Balenciaga Museum entry2 × €10 · check | €20 |
| Grilled fish lunch (mid-range)2 × €35 · check | €70 |
| Bus San Sebastián–Getaria return2 × €8 · check | €16 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €42 |
| Trip total≈ €229 per person per day, bed included | €458≈ US$550 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Grilled fish (parrilla) main coursecheck | €20–35 (≈ US$25–45) |
| Txakoli wine (glass) | €3–5 (≈ US$4–6) |
| Coffee | €1.50–2.50 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Balenciaga Museum entry | €10 (≈ US$12) (check) |
| Bus San Sebastián–Getaria one way | €4 (≈ US$5) (check) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Paid car parks fill by 13:00 in summer; the free lot is uphill (Calle Sahatsaga).Paid car parks fill by 1:00 PM in summer; the free lot is uphill (Calle Sahatsaga).
- Many restaurants close on Monday and Tuesday, especially outside July–August.
- The museum is closed on Wednesday (check).
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Fire and ambulance
- 112
- Guardia Civil
- 062
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Helbide honetara, mesedezTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police112
- Fire and ambulance112
- Guardia Civil062
Embassy
The US has a consulate in Bilbao (check address); most other countries: consulates in Bilbao or San Sebastián, embassies in Madrid.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus San Sebastián → Getaria: about €4 (≈ US$5), 25 min (check)
- Taxi San Sebastián → Getaria: €35–45 (≈ US$45–55)
Say or show
- Kaixo — Hello (kai-sho)
- Eskerrik asko — Thank you (es-ke-rik as-ko)
- Kontua, mesedez — The bill, please (kon-tu-a me-se-dets)
- Arraina parrillan — Grilled fish (a-rai-na pa-ri-llan)
- Non dago museoa? — Where is the museum? (non da-go mu-se-o-a)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Getaria. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Jun–Sep · avoid Nov–Feb (many restaurants close Mon–Tue, weather can be wet) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for the Balenciaga Museum and 3–4 grill restaurants with verified hours and last orders.
- Walking cluster with rescue anchor: harbour, museum, old quarter, San Antón viewpoint.
- Golden and hostile arrival fixtures for EAS and BIO.
Sources
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