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Before you go
Your trip to Irún.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Irún – Basque Country Destination País Basco
How to get there
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Aeroporto de San Sebastián (Aeropuerto de San Sebastián) (EAS) Hondarribia · 5 km
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Estação de trem de Irún (Estación de Irun) 1 km
Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.
Check before buying. San Sebastián airport is in Hondarribia, about 5 km away; Bilbao airport is about 1 h 15 by car. Irún station has trains from Madri and regional trains, and the surface metro (Euskotren) connects the city to San Sebastián. On the French side, the train arrives at Hendaye, on the other side of the river.
How many days
Half a day is enough for the Oiasso museum, the Juncal church and the view of the ilha dos Faisões. With a full day you can include Plaiaundi park and the climb to Monte San Marcial. Many people combine Irún with San Sebastián, about 20 km away, or with Hendaye on the other side of the bridge.
When to go
From June to September it usually rains less and is less cold. On June 30 the Alarde de San Marcial takes place, the city's main festival, and the streets fill up. On the Basque coast it rains much of the year, more in autumn and winter.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
No. Trains and the Euskotren connect Irún to San Sebastián, and the center is walkable. For Monte San Marcial and Plaiaundi park you can go on foot or by bicycle, or by car to reach the top of the hill.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Irún
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Morning
Museu Oiasso and the Juncal
Visit the Roman museum Oiasso and the church of Santa María del Juncal, a few steps from each other in the center.
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Afternoon
Ilha dos Faisões
Walk to the bank of the Bidasoa, in Behobia, to see the ilha dos Faisões and the border with France.
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Late afternoon
Plaiaundi and Txingudi
Walk the paths of the Plaiaundi ecological park, on the bay shore, with bird observatories.
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Evening
Pintxos in the center
Try the pintxos in the bars in Irún's center, with sidra or txakoli.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
Is Irún the start of the Caminho do Norte?
Yes. The Caminho do Norte, along the coast, begins in Irún at the border with France, and the first stage goes to San Sebastián.
Can you visit the ilha dos Faisões?
Not on a daily basis. The island can be seen from the bank of the Bidasoa, and visits to the interior take place only on special dates with guided groups.
How to get from Irún to San Sebastián?
By regional train or Euskotren, the surface metro, in about 30 minutes.
What language is spoken in Irún?
Basque (euskera) and Spanish. Signs are usually in both languages.
What is the Alarde de San Marcial?
Irún's main festival, on June 30, with a parade through the streets that recalls the Battle of San Marcial of 1522.