# Way of Saint James through the Inland Route of the Basque Country, Spain: what it is and when to go

> Way of Saint James through the Inland Route of the Basque Country is a pilgrim's way in Spain (Zalduondo). Interests: Hiking and History. The best time to visit is March to June and September to October. In June there are 15 h 09 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 51. 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.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/camino-de-santiago-vasco-del-interior/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **What it is:** Pilgrim's way in Spain · Hiking, History
- **Where:** Spain
- **Best time:** March to June and September to October.
- **Nearest airport:** MAD Madrid, 286 km as the crow flies
- **Trail network:** National
- **Protection:** Protected heritage
- **Coordinates:** 42.89462, -2.36479

## What it is and where

Way of Saint James through the Inland Route of the Basque Country is a pilgrim's way in Spain (Zalduondo).

This part of the route is mainly in the Basque Country and La Rioja.

It is in [Zalduondo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/zalduondo/), where this site lists 57 more places to see, 1.7 km from the centre.

Its coordinates are 42.89462, -2.36479; the nearest main airport is Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD, Madrid), 286 km as the crow flies. How to get around Spain (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/#moverse).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=42.89462%2C-2.364794)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=42.89462%2C-2.364794)

- **Trail network:** National
- **Protection:** Protected heritage

It is one of the [Hiking](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/senderismo/) and [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/historia/) places in Spain. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) 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 Way of Saint James through the Inland Route of the Basque Country is **March to June and September to October**.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 9 h 10 |
| February | Possible | 10 h 19 |
| March | Best time | 11 h 39 |
| April | Best time | 13 h 11 |
| May | Best time | 14 h 27 |
| June | Best time | 15 h 09 |
| July | Possible | 14 h 52 |
| August | Possible | 13 h 45 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 16 |
| October | Best time | 10 h 48 |
| November | Possible | 9 h 30 |
| December | Possible | 8 h 51 |

In June there are 15 h 09 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 51. 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 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hiking | April to June and September to October | November to March and July to August |
| History | March to June and September to October | November to February and July to August |

It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Way of Saint James through the Inland Route of the Basque Country has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) 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](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/#cuando-ir).

## 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](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/#antes-de-salir). Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 112.

In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.

## What is nearby

- [Lazarraga Palace](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/palacio-lazarraga/): Cultural property in Zalduendo de Álava, Spain · 1.7 km
- [Senda Malkorra](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/senda-malkorra/): Hiking · 3.4 km
- [Aizkomendi](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/aizkomendi/): Dolmen in San Millán and Donemiliaga, Spain · 4.2 km
- [Church of Santa María, Agurain/Salvatierra](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/andre-maria-eliza/): Cultural property in Salvatierra, Spain · 4.9 km
- [Secretos del Aratz](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/secretos-del-aratz/): Hiking · 5.0 km

Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the Spain guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/).

## More in Spain: Hiking

- [Camino de Santiago](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/camino-sanabres-este/): Catholic pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela, Spain
- [Vía de la Plata](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/via-de-la-plata-hiking-03-salamanca-to-astorga/): ancient commercial and pilgrimage path
- [French Way](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/camino-frances-01-san-juan-pie-de-puerto-a-logrono/): pilgrims' way, part of Santiago Way
- [E3 European long distance path](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/ruta-europea-caminar-e3/): walking path
- [Northern Way](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/camino-del-norte-galicia/): cultural property in Municipios del Camino, Spain
- [E9 European long distance path](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/european-long-distance-path-e9/): walking path, Europe

Every Spain place under Hiking, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/senderismo/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Way of Saint James through the Inland Route of the Basque Country?

It is a pilgrim's way in Spain.

### When is the best time to visit Way of Saint James through the Inland Route of the Basque Country?

March to June and September to October. In June there are 15 h 09 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 51.

### How do you get to Way of Saint James through the Inland Route of the Basque Country?

The nearest main airport is Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD), 286 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=42.89462%2C-2.364794) opens the route on the map, and how to get around Spain is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/#moverse).

### 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 [Lazarraga Palace](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/palacio-lazarraga/), [Senda Malkorra](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/senda-malkorra/), [Aizkomendi](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/aizkomendi/). The rest is in [the Spain guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/).

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/relation/6621567), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5742377), CC0. More about Way of Saint James through the Inland Route of the Basque Country on [Wikipedia](https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camino_de_Santiago_Vasco_del_Interior). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).