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Spend a half‑day in Guernica: market (if Monday), Peace Museum and historic sites (≈2 h), then return to Bilbao; no overnight needed.
Guernica is a small Basque town 35 km north‑east of Bilbao, famous for its 1937 bombing and the iconic Peace Museum. Its compact centre is walkable, making a half‑day visit enough to see the market, museum and historic sites.
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- Airport
- BIO
- Nights
- 0–1 (optional night in nearby Bermeo)
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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
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- 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 Guernica091 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Guernica, 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
- SafetyGuernica is generally safe; stay aware of pickpockets in crowded market areas.
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- RestroomsFew public toilets; use bars and cafés (buy a coffee).Spain-wide
- Emergency numbers091 police · 112 fire and ambulance (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.
- Getting aroundThe town centre is easily explored on foot; free parking near the police station for those arriving by car.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee€1.5–2.5 (≈ US$2–3)
- BeerPintxo€2–4 (≈ US$3–5)
- Budget bedGuesthouse room, a night, per room€90 (≈ US$110)
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse room, a night, per room€110 (≈ US$130)
- High-end bedGuesthouse room, a night, per room€150 (≈ US$180)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €30 (≈ US$35) · Mid €55 (≈ US$65) · High €80 (≈ US$95)
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
Weather and climate
Guernica: 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)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
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13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
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15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
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Apr
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
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23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
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26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
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27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
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Sep
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
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Oct
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
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Nov
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
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Dec
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
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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 centre is easily explored on foot; free parking near the police station for those arriving by car.
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 1 h 15 min
Euskotren line E4 from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo station, about 1 h; or bus
Guggenheim, old town, pintxos.
Door to door: About 2 h
Euskotren to Bilbao, then bus or train; or direct bus (about 1 h 30 min)
La Concha beach and pintxo bars; a full day.
Mundaka
goDoor to door: About 30 min
Bus from Guernica, about 20 min
Surf beach and fishing village; half-day.
Bermeo
goDoor to door: About 25 min
Bus from Guernica, about 15 min
Fishing port and harbour; combine with Mundaka.
Door to door: About 2 h
Bus via Bilbao, about 1 h 30 min
Green capital; a long 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.
Lurdeia Guesthouse
Near Bermeo; €100/night (2026 estimate, check)
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
- €30–50 (≈ US$35–60) excl. accommodation
- Mid
- €50–80 (≈ US$60–95) excl. accommodation
Trip budget
| Guesthouse room1 × 1 night × €90 | €90 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × €30 | €30 |
| Euskotren round‑trip Bilbao‑Guernica1 × €6 · check | €6 |
| Peace Museum entry1 × €6 · check | €6 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €13 |
| Trip total≈ €145 per person per day, bed included | €145≈ US$170 |
2026 estimate in euros; transport and meals only.
Prices of common things
| Pintxo | €2–4 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Coffee | €1.5–2.5 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Euskotren ticket (one way) | €6 (≈ US$7) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Peace Museum opening hours vary seasonally; check website before visiting.
- Market day can be very busy on Mondays; allow extra time.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 091
- Fire and ambulance
- 112
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Emergency
- Police091
- Fire and ambulance112
Embassy
US consulate in Bilbao; other embassies in Madrid.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bilbao → Guernica, Euskotren: about €6 (≈ US$7) one‑way, ~1 h (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 merkatu? — Where is the market? (non dago merkatu?)
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 Guernica. 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: check · avoid check · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night in Bermeo for coastal walks.
- Combine with a visit to San Sebastián (train ~1 h 30 min).
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