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IrunIrún
Spend a half‑day in Irun for the border walk and train station, or a full day if you want the Alarde festival (30 June) and mineral springs.
Irun is a Basque border town on the Bidasoa River, a stop on the Camino Norte and a rail freight hub. Its compact centre is walkable; a day covers the train station, border island and a quick dip in the hot springs.
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- Weather
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- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- Jun–Sep
- Airport
- EAS
- 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.
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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 Irun091 ▾
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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 Irun, 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
- SafetyIrun is generally safe; stay aware of pickpockets on trains and follow crowd control during the Alarde festival.
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- RestroomsFew public toilets; use bars and cafés (buy a coffee).Spain-wide
- Emergency numbers091 police · 062 fire and ambulance · 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.
- AirportEAS Donostia‑San Sebastián Airport (Domestic low‑cost flights; 30 min by bus to Irun centre).
- Getting aroundTown centre is best explored on foot; city buses (ATG) connect outskirts.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Budget bedPilgrim hostel (Albergue Jakobi) bed, a night, per person€15 (≈ US$18)
- Mid-range bedDouble room near station, a night, per room€80 (≈ US$95)
- High-end bedDouble room near station, a night, per room€120 (≈ US$140)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €30 (≈ US$35) · Mid €60 (≈ US$70) · 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
- EAS Donostia‑San Sebastián Airport (Domestic low‑cost flights; 30 min by bus to Irun centre)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Feb
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13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Mar
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15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Apr
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17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
May
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20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jun
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jul
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Aug
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Sep
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Oct
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20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Nov
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15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Dec
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12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Best: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)), coolest Jan (4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C) low), wettest Dec (9 rain days), driest Jun (4). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Irun: next 7 days
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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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Feb
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
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Mar
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
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Apr
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
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May
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
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Jun
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
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Jul
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
4 rd
Aug
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
5 rd
Sep
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6 rd
Oct
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
7 rd
Nov
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
8 rd
Dec
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
9 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
Town centre is best explored on foot; city buses (ATG) connect outskirts. The Euskotren E2 line stops 650 m from the central station at Irún Colon.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Hendaye (France)
goDoor to door: ≈15 min total
Euskotren E2 cross‑border train, 5 min
Border island Pheasant Island reachable by foot from the riverbank
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.
Albergue de peregrinos Jakobi
Pilgrim hostel, 5‑min walk from Irun station
Hotels near Irun station
Several options within 10 min walk
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
- €30–45 (≈ US$35–55) excl. bed
Trip budget
| Pilgrim hostel (Albergue Jakobi) bed1 × 1 night × €15 | €15 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × €30 | €30 |
| Euskotren cross‑border ticket1 × €5 | €5 |
| City bus day pass1 × €3 | €3 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €5 |
| Trip total≈ €58 per person per day, bed included | €58≈ US$70 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Watch out
Safety
- Train schedules change for gauge‑change freight; verify times before travel.
- Festival crowds on 30 June can block streets; plan early arrival.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 091
- Fire and ambulance
- 062
- General emergency
- 112
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Emergency
- Police091
- Fire and ambulance062
- General emergency112
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Irun ↔ Hendaye (Euskotren): ≈ €5 each way
- City bus day pass: ≈ €3 per day
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 Irun. 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 · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 1 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Rail‑freight hub: check gauge‑change times
- Pilgrim route: Albergue Jakobi for cheap night
Sources
- officialWikidata – Irun
- secondaryWikivoyage: Irun, revision 5330275 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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