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Mundaka
Spend a half‑day for the surf break and town centre; add a night if you want surf lessons or to enjoy sunset at the port.
Mundaka is a tiny coastal town in Biscay famous for a world‑class left‑hand surf wave. The surf spot, historic port, St Mary's Church and the old Casino are within walking distance. One afternoon covers the main sights; a night lets you surf early or dine on the beach.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–Sep
- avoid Nov–Feb (rainy, cold, surf season less reliable)
- Airport
- 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 Mundaka091 ▾
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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 Mundaka, 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
- SafetyMain risks are strong surf currents and limited parking; no specific safety incidents reported.
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- RestroomsFew public toilets; use bars and cafés (buy a coffee).Spain-wide
- Emergency numbers091 police · 112 General emergency (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.
- AirportBIO Bilbao Airport (About 45 km (28 mi) (≈45 min by car) south‑west of Mundaka.BIO Bilbao Airport (About 28 mi (45 km) (≈45 min by car) south‑west of Mundaka.
- Getting aroundThe town is compact; walk or rent a bike.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Budget bedGuesthouse private room, a night, per room€40 (≈ US$50)
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse private room, a night, per room€60 (≈ US$70)
- High-end bedGuesthouse private room, a night, per room€90 (≈ US$110)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €45 (≈ US$55) · Mid €70 (≈ US$85) · High €120 (≈ US$140)
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
- BIO Bilbao Airport (About 45 km (28 mi) (≈45 min by car) south‑west of Mundaka. (check))BIO Bilbao Airport (About 28 mi (45 km) (≈45 min by car) south‑west of Mundaka. (check))
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°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
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Jun
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Jul
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Aug
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Sep
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Oct
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Nov
Avoid
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Dec
Avoid
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)), coolest Jan (6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C) low), wettest Dec (14 rain days), driest Jul (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Mundaka: 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
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
12 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)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
10 rd
Apr
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
9 rd
May
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
8 rd
Jun
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
6 rd
Jul
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
5 rd
Aug
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
6 rd
Sep
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
8 rd
Oct
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
11 rd
Nov
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
13 rd
Dec
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
14 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
The town is compact; walk or rent a bike. Euskotren line E4 connects Bilbao (75 min) and Bermeo. Bizkaibus A3515 serves the coast, but service is infrequent.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
San Juan de Gaztelugatxe
goDoor to door: ≈45 min total (check)
Bus or car; travel time varies (check)
Access may require a ticket in high season; daily visitor limit needs checking.
Bilbao
goDoor to door: ≈1 h 20 min
Euskotren E4 from Mundaka station, about 75 min
Guggenheim Museum and waterfront.
San Sebastián
goDoor to door: ≈1 h 15 min
Car via A‑8 highway, about 1 h
Renowned pintxo bars and beach.
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.
Mundaka town centre
Walkable to surf break, port and restaurants; best for one night.
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
- €45–70 (≈ US$55–85) excl. bed
- Mid
- €70–100 (≈ US$85–120) excl. bed
- High
- €100 (≈ US$120)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse private room1 × 1 night × €60 | €60 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €70 | €140 |
| Euskotren round‑trip Bilbao–Mundaka2 × €12 · check | €24 |
| Surf lesson (2 h) with board rental2 × €45 · check | €90 |
| eSIM, 7 days data2 × €15 · check | €30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €34 |
| Trip total≈ €189 per person per day, bed included | €378≈ US$450 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights and long‑distance train not included.
Watch out
Safety
- Parking in the inner town is scarce and many spaces are resident‑only.
- Surf currents are strong; ask locals or a surf school before paddling out.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 091
- General emergency
- 112
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Emergency
- Police091
- General emergency112
Embassy
US consulate in Bilbao (check address); other nations have representation in Bilbao or Madrid.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bilbao → Mundaka, Euskotren: about €12 (≈ US$14) each way, 75 min (check)
- Surf lesson + board: ≈ €45 per person (check)
Say or show
- Barkatu — Excuse me / Sorry (barkatu)
- Eskerrik asko — Thank you (eskerrik asko)
- Zenbat da? — How much is it? (zenbat da?)
- Non dago komuna? — Where is the toilet? (non dago komuna?)
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 Mundaka. 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: May–Sep · avoid Nov–Feb (rainy, cold, surf season less reliable) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add surf‑school package (lesson + board rental) for beginners.
- Create walking loop guide: port → St Mary's → Casino → surf break.
- Link to nearby day‑trip pages (Bilbao, San Sebastián, Gaztelugatxe).
Sources
- officialMundaka official tourism site
- secondaryWikidata – Mundaka
- secondaryWikivoyage: Mundaka, revision 5339201 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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