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Things to see in Orreaga / Roncesvalles (Spain): 38 places and when to go
Orreaga / Roncesvalles is a town in Spain, and this site lists 38 places in and around it, mainly Hiking (13), Nature (13), Mountains (11). The best known are E3 European long distance path, Urkulu and Orzanzurieta. The best time to come is April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. In June there are 15 h 10 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 50. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Spain · 43.0093, -1.3195
- Places
- 38 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Hiking (13) · Nature (13) · Mountains (11) · History (7) · Temples (7) · Architecture (1)
- Best time
- April to June and September to October.
- Also possible
- November to March and July to August.
- Nearest airport
- MAD Madrid, 337 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Orzanzurieta, at 1,566 m.
What to see in Orreaga / Roncesvalles
The places in and around Orreaga / Roncesvalles, 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.
- E3 European long distance pathWalking path8.7 km
- UrkuluMountain on the border between Spain and France7.6 km
- OrzanzurietaMountain in Spain3.8 km
- AdiMountain in Spain10 km
- Colegiata de Santa MaríaCultural property in Roncesvalles, Spain73 m
- AdartzaMountain in France12 km
- Harpea's CaveAnticline cave on the Franco-Spanish border12 km
- ArrobiBridge in Auritz-Burguete, Spain4.3 km
- Iglesia Parroquial de SantiagoChurch9.3 km
- Saint Nicholas Church, BurgueteChurch2.6 km
- Capilla de Espíritu SantoMonument70 m
- BerrendiMountain in the Spanish Pyrenees11 km
- Casa ElizondoCultural property in Villanueva de Aézcoa, Spain10 km
- LusarretaCultural property in Arce, Spain10 km
- Museo de la ColegiataMuseum65 m
- AritzarteMountain of the Basque Country7.3 km
- BizkailuzMountain of the Basque Country14 km
- Done Eztebe elizaTemples13 km
- El fuerteMountain of the Basque Country12 km
- Hermitage of the Virgen de las Nieves, IratiTemples18 km
- church of ZilbetiTemples12 km
- LakorriMountain of the Basque Country15 km
- MendizarMountain in the Spanish Pyrenees13 km
- Mirador de ZamariainNature9.8 km
And the other 14, by what you come to do:
- Temples: monastery of Cilveti
- Nature: Saiarri
- Hiking: Egurgiko aterpea, Haute Randonnée Pyrénéenne, Haute Randonnée Pyrénéenne, European long distance path E3 - part Spain, HRP Variante 5.1, Organbideko etxola, Refugio de Azpegui, GR 11, GR 11, Txutxurieta (GR11) - Azpegi (GR12), Variante 4.2, Via Podiensis
When to go to Orreaga / Roncesvalles
The best time to visit Orreaga / Roncesvalles is April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March 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.
- JanPossible9:10
- FebPossible10:18
- MarPossible11:39
- AprBest time13:11
- MayBest time14:28
- JunBest time15:10
- JulPossible14:53
- AugPossible13:46
- SepBest time12:17
- OctBest time10:47
- NovPossible9:29
- DecPossible8:50
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 10 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 50. In April, 38 of the 38 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 Orreaga / Roncesvalles
The nearest main airport is Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD, Madrid), 337 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.
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And all of Spain, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Orreaga / Roncesvalles?
The best known: E3 European long distance path, Urkulu, Orzanzurieta, Adi, Colegiata de Santa María. In all, 38 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Orreaga / Roncesvalles?
April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. In June there are 15 h 10 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 50.
How do you get to Orreaga / Roncesvalles?
The nearest main airport is Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD), 337 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Orreaga / Roncesvalles as the destination and these 38 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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