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Basilica of Saint Mary of the Chorus, Spain: what it is and when to go
Basilica of Saint Mary of the Chorus is a cultural property in San Sebastián, Spain (Santa Maria basilika). Interests: History and Temples. The best time to visit is March to June and September to October. In June there are 15 h 12 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 48. It has articles in 10 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
- Cultural property in San Sebastián, Spain · History, Temples
- Local name
- Santa Maria basilika
- Where
- Spain
- Best time
- March to June and September to October.
- Nearest airport
- MAD Madrid, 341 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 43.32397, -1.98672
What it is and where
Basilica of Saint Mary of the Chorus is a cultural property in San Sebastián, Spain (Santa Maria basilika). It has articles in 10 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Spain: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in San Sebastián, where this site lists 91 more places to see, 674 m from the centre.
Its coordinates are 43.32397, -1.98672; the nearest main airport is Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD, Madrid), 341 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 Saint Mary of the Chorus is March to June and September to October.
- JanPossible9:08
- FebPossible10:17
- MarBest time11:39
- AprBest time13:12
- MayBest time14:30
- JunBest time15:12
- JulPossible14:55
- AugPossible13:47
- SepBest time12:17
- OctBest time10:47
- NovPossible9:27
- DecPossible8:48
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 12 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 Saint Mary of the Chorus 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
- La Mota CastleBuilding in Spain217 m
- UrgullOne mountain massif of the Basque Mountains240 m
- Beach of La ConchaBeach in Donostia-San Sebastian, Basque Country797 m
- San Sebastián CathedralCathedral in Donostia/San Sebastián, Spain913 m
- La Concha BayBay in San Sebastian935 m
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 Saint Mary of the Chorus?
It is a cultural property in San Sebastián, Spain (Santa Maria basilika in the local language). It has articles in 10 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 Saint Mary of the Chorus?
March to June and September to October. In June there are 15 h 12 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 48.
How do you get to Basilica of Saint Mary of the Chorus?
The nearest main airport is Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD), 341 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 La Mota Castle, Urgull, Beach of La Concha. The rest is in the Spain guide.
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