Iruraiz-Gauna Holiday Deals

Iruraiz-Gauna Holiday Package Deals

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Holidays in Iruraiz-Gauna

When chucking a sickie becomes way too simple, it's time to abandon the daily grind and say hello to Iruraiz-Gauna!

It's located 290 kilometres north of the nation's capital, Madrid.

Would you be interested in chilling out with the dazzling ocean as your backdrop? Hendaye Beach is 85 kilometres from Iruraiz-Gauna. Sitting 65 kilometres away, Concha Beach is an excellent alternative.

It's well known that time spent in nature is good for both your mind and body. Keeping that in mind, why don't you head 30 kilometres out of Iruraiz-Gauna to Anboto? Txindoki, 40 kilometres away, is another recommended option.

Sports lovers don't need to worry about being left out in the cold during their stay. Fernando Buesa Arena is 15 kilometres away in Vitoria-Gasteiz and the perfect place to get your sporting fix. Make sure you check the event calendar to find out what's on.

Whether you're going to spend your time on the expert runs or take a lesson on the beginners' slope, you'll enjoy the soft, fluffy snow at Valdezcaray Ski Area.

How do you like the sound of Garaio Park and Shrine of Our Lady of Estibaliz? These fantastic sights are in Alegria-Dulantzi, just 4 kilometres west of Iruraiz-Gauna. Or maybe the Menhir Itaida and Dolmen Santa Teodosia are more your thing? To see them, head to Salvatierra, 7 kilometres east.

Spend a while exploring Plaza de Espana, the Artium and the Bellas Artes Museum. These attractions are all quite close to the middle of Vitoria-Gasteiz, 17 kilometres to the west. Looking for more? The University of the Basque Country and Church of San Miguel should also be on your travel list.

Eating is one of life's biggest pleasures, and since you're here, you probably think travel is too. Combine your hunger for both by going out and trying the local cuisine at various cafés, bars and restaurants in town.

A meal here tends to include fish and lamb, two ingredients for which this corner of the world is famous for dishing up.

You don't need to spend all night reading through the restaurant menu when you're in Iruraiz-Gauna. Jump straight in and sink your teeth into the local specialties, such as piperade (vegetable soup) and angulas a la bilbaina (bilbaina style eel).

Kalimotxo is most definitely worth sampling. Neat, on ice, in a cocktail? The bar person will have a couple of taste bud-tingling recommendations.

Knowing how to say a handful of words in the local language will make your visit to the Alava region that little bit smoother. '¿Querría bailar conmigo?' translates as 'would you like to dance?'. '¡Que pase un buen día!', which means 'have a nice day', is also rather common.

Held annually on the 12th of October, National Day holds a special place in the locals' hearts. It offers a fantastic chance to discover the nation's past and let your hair down while you're at it!

Like all good things, your time here will eventually come to an end. When it's finally time to leave, say a last "Adiós" and spend your remaining holiday allowance on some postcards to take home.

With a bit of preparation, getting to Merignac Airport (BOD), the closest airport, shouldn't be too hard. It's some 270 kilometres to the northeast of downtown Iruraiz-Gauna.