Place to visit
Basilica of Begoña, Spain: what it is and when to go
Basilica of Begoña is a minor basilica in Bilbao, Spain (Basílica de Begoña / Begoñako basilika). Interests: History and Temples. The best time to visit is March to June and September to October. In June there are 15 h 11 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 48. It has articles in 11 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Spain: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Minor basilica in Bilbao, Spain · History, Temples
- Local name
- Basílica de Begoña / Begoñako basilika
- Where
- Spain
- Best time
- March to June and September to October.
- Nearest airport
- MAD Madrid, 313 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 43.25876, -2.91374
What it is and where
Basilica of Begoña is a minor basilica in Bilbao, Spain (Basílica de Begoña / Begoñako basilika). It has articles in 11 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Spain: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Bilbao, where this site lists 149 more places to see, 1.6 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 43.25876, -2.91374; the nearest main airport is Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD, Madrid), 313 km as the crow flies. How to get around Spain (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the History and Temples places in Spain. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Basilica of Begoña is March to June and September to October.
- JanPossible9:08
- FebPossible10:17
- MarBest time11:39
- AprBest time13:12
- MayBest time14:29
- JunBest time15:11
- JulPossible14:54
- AugPossible13:47
- SepBest time12:17
- OctBest time10:47
- NovPossible9:28
- DecPossible8:48
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 11 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 48. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| History | March to June and September to October | November to February and July to August |
| Temples | March to June and September to October | November to February and July to August |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Basilica of Begoña has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Spain in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Spain
To enter Spain there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Spain checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 112.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Bilbao CathedralCultural property in Bilbao, Spain826 m
- Church of Saint Anthony the GreatCultural property in Bilbao, Spain858 m
- Mercado de la RiberaMarket in Bilbao, Spain930 m
- ZubizuriFootbridge across the Nervion River in Bilbao1.5 km
- La SalveBrewery1.5 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Spain guide.
More in Spain: History
- Córdoba, Spain
- Toledo, Spain
- Salamanca
- Sagrada Família: basilica under construction since 1882 in Barcelona, Spain
- Cádiz
- Alcalá de Henares
Every Spain place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Basilica of Begoña?
It is a minor basilica in Bilbao, Spain (Basílica de Begoña / Begoñako basilika in the local language). It has articles in 11 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Spain: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Basilica of Begoña?
March to June and September to October. In June there are 15 h 11 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 48.
How do you get to Basilica of Begoña?
The nearest main airport is Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD), 313 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Spain is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Spain map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Bilbao Cathedral, Church of Saint Anthony the Great, Mercado de la Ribera. The rest is in the Spain guide.
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