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Elciego

Basque Country, Spain · Europe

About Elciego

Elciego is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Cenicero, 58km from Salto del Nervión.

Elciego is a town located in Basque Country, Spain. With a population of 914, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Elciego sits in Spain, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Madrid time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Elciego to your route.

About Elciego

Elciego (Basque: Eltziego) is a town and municipality located at the southern end of the province of Álava, in the Basque Country, northern Spain. This town lies in the world-famous Rioja wine-production region, and is home to the architecturally cutting-edge Hotel Marqués de Riscal, opened in 2006, designed by

Read more renowned architect Frank Gehry.

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Elciego offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Elciego located?

Elciego is located in Basque Country, Spain, Europe. The coordinates are 42.5157 latitude, -2.6190 longitude.

What is the population of Elciego?

Elciego has a population of approximately 914 people, making it a town in Spain.

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Quick Information

Population
914
Continent
Europe
Country
Spain
Region
Basque Country
Timezone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
42.5157, -2.6190

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Spain

Police
091
Ambulance
061
Fire
080
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Guardia Civil (traffic police): 062. Two warning triangles required in vehicles.

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Worth the detour from Elciego

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Laguardia

A walled medieval wine town riding a ridge over the Rioja Alavesa vineyards, honeycombed with underground bodegas beneath car-free lanes.

5 km · about 10 min drive

cathedral

Santa Maria Cathedral Vitoria

A Gothic cathedral whose 'open for restoration' tour inspired Ken Follett, letting you climb scaffolding through 800 years of construction.

37 km · about 45 min drive

waterfall

Salto del Nervión

Spain's tallest waterfall at 222 meters, dramatically plunging into the Delika Canyon on the Basque Country border.

58 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Elciego

  • 68 kmPuente la ReinaAn elegant Romanesque pilgrim bridge arching over the Arga, where the two main Camino routes merge into one path to Santiago.

Driving in Spain

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.55/litre
Motorway tolls
~€4.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

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