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Things to see in Burgos (Spain): 39 places and when to go

Burgos is a city in Spain with around 170,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 39 places in and around it, mainly History (15), Hiking (13), Temples (7). The best known are Burgos Cathedral, Presencio and Huérmeces. The best time to come is March to June and September to October; also possible: November to February and July to August. In June there are 15 h 05 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 55. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

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In a nutshell

Where
Spain · 42.3504, -3.68
Population
About 170,000
Places
39 places on this site, in the town and around it.
What people come for
History (15) · Hiking (13) · Temples (7) · Food and drink (5) · Stargazing (3) · Museums and art (2)
Best time
March to June and September to October.
Also possible
November to February and July to August.
Nearest airport
MAD Madrid, 207 km as the crow flies
Highest point
Huérmeces, at 886 m.

What to see in Burgos

The places in and around Burgos, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

And the other 15, by what you come to do:

When to go to Burgos

The best time to visit Burgos is March to June and September to October; also possible: November to February and July to August. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

  1. JanPossible9:14
  2. FebPossible10:21
  3. MarBest time11:39
  4. AprBest time13:10
  5. MayBest time14:24
  6. JunBest time15:05
  7. JulPossible14:48
  8. AugPossible13:43
  9. SepBest time12:16
  10. OctBest time10:49
  11. NovPossible9:32
  12. DecPossible8:55

Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight

In June there are 15 h 05 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 55. In April, 36 of the 39 places are at their best.

When to go to Spain in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.

Getting to Burgos

The nearest main airport is Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD, Madrid), 207 km as the crow flies. How to get around Spain (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.

Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)

Other towns nearby

And all of Spain, in its country guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to see in Burgos?

The best known: Burgos Cathedral, Presencio, Huérmeces, Abbey of Santa María la Real de Las Huelgas, Miraflores Charterhouse. In all, 39 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

When is the best time to visit Burgos?

March to June and September to October; also possible: November to February and July to August. In June there are 15 h 05 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 55.

How do you get to Burgos?

The nearest main airport is Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD), 207 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.

How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Burgos as the destination and these 39 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

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