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Ezcaray
Spend a half‑day to a full day in Ezcaray; add a ski morning or a short hike if you have extra time.
Ezcaray is a small La Rioja village with a Michelin‑starred restaurant, nearby ski resort Valdezcaray and easy hiking. One day covers the centre, a meal and a short outdoor activity; a second day lets you ski or explore surrounding hamlets.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- Jun–Sep for hiking; Dec–Feb for skiing
- avoid Jan–Feb if you dislike cold (except for ski) and mid‑summer heat
- Airports
- BIO · RJL
- Nights
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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 Ezcaray091 ▾
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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 Ezcaray, 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
- SafetyEzcaray is low‑risk; main concerns are winter road conditions and occasional pickpockets in bus stations.
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- RestroomsFew public toilets; use bars and cafés (buy a coffee).Spain-wide
- Emergency numbers091 police · 061 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 (123 km (76 mi) north, about 2 h drive).BIO Bilbao Airport (76 mi (123 km) north, about 2 h drive).
- Getting aroundCar is the most reliable: 20 min to Haro, 2 h to Bilbao.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee€1.5–2 (≈ US$2–3)
- Budget bedHotel Echaurren, a night, per room€45 (≈ US$55)
- Mid-range bedHotel Echaurren, a night, per room€45 (≈ US$55)
- High-end bedHotel Echaurren, a night, per room€45 (≈ US$55)
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
- BIO Bilbao Airport (123 km (76 mi) north, about 2 h drive) · RJL Logroño Airport (Regional airport, 70 km (43 mi) south, limited connections)BIO Bilbao Airport (76 mi (123 km) north, about 2 h drive) · RJL Logroño Airport (Regional airport, 43 mi (70 km) south, limited connections)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Care
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Feb
Care
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Mar
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Apr
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
May
not flagged
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jun
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jul
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Aug
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Oct
not flagged
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Nov
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Dec
Best
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Best: Jun–Sep, Dec. Mixed: Jan–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)), coolest Jan (0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C) low), wettest May (9 rain days), driest Jul (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Ezcaray: 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
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0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
6 rd
Feb
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
6 rd
Mar
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
7 rd
Apr
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
8 rd
May
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
9 rd
Jun
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
7 rd
Jul
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
5 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
5 rd
Sep
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
6 rd
Oct
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
7 rd
Nov
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
8 rd
Dec
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
7 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
Car is the most reliable: 20 min to Haro, 2 h to Bilbao. Bus links from Logroño, Haro and Santo Domingo de la Calzada, but infrequent. Walkable centre.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Valdezcaray ski resort
goDoor to door: ≈30 min total
Car, 15 min drive up the mountain road
Winter skiing; lift tickets €30–45.
Haro (wine town)
goDoor to door: ≈45 min total
Car, 20 min west via N-120
Visit bodegas and tapas bars.
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.
Hotel Echaurren
Centre, €45 per night, close to El Portal
Hotel Palacio Azcarate
Centre, €60–95 per night, historic building
Apartamentos Ezcaray Suites
Two‑bedroom apt, €145/night, kitchen
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. bed
- Mid
- €60–100 (≈ US$70–120) excl. bed
- High
- €120 (≈ US$140)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel Echaurren1 × 1 night × €45 | €45 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €60 | €120 |
| Car rental (compact, 1 day, fuel)2 × €45 | €90 |
| Ski lift ticket (full day)2 × €40 | €80 |
| eSIM data (7 days)2 × €15 | €30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €37 |
| Trip total≈ €201 per person per day, bed included | €402≈ US$500 |
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | €1.5–2 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Tapas plate | €4–8 (≈ US$5–10) |
| Meal at El Portal (à la carte) | €40–56 (≈ US$50–70) |
| Ski lift ticketcheck | €30–45 (≈ US$35–55) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Limited public transport; check bus schedules in advance.
- Ski lift opening times vary; verify before winter visit.
- Restaurants close for a long lunch break (13:30–16:00).Restaurants close for a long lunch break (1:30 PM–4:00 PM).
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 091
- Fire and ambulance
- 061
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Emergency
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Embassy
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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 Ezcaray. 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 for hiking; Dec–Feb for skiing · avoid Jan–Feb if you dislike cold (except for ski) and mid‑summer heat · month by month →
- 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Car‑rental contract for Bilbao (check opening hours).
- Walking cluster: centre (hotel, restaurant, stone bridges).
- Ski‑season guide for Valdezcaray lift tickets.
Sources
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