Villarcayo de Merindad de Castilla la Vieja
The little capital of the Las Merindades comarca in Burgos province, Villarcayo sits in a broad valley crossed by the River Nela, with a central Plaza Mayor and the church of Santa Marina among its main landmarks. The town holds patron festivals in July and August, and the surrounding area includes vineyards and mountain terrain, with UNESCO World Heritage sites in the wider region.
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- Population4,103
- Nearest water from center 0.1 km0.1 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 9.2 km5.7 mi
Nearest airports
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Villarcayo de Merindad de Castilla la Vieja: quick answers
Where is Villarcayo de Merindad de Castilla la Vieja?
Villarcayo de Merindad de Castilla la Vieja is in Burgos, Spain, about 62 km38 miles in a straight line from Santander.
How do you get to Villarcayo de Merindad de Castilla la Vieja?
The nearest airport is Bilbao (BIO), about 1 hr 24 min away by road. The nearest train station is Espinosa de los Monteros, about 25 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Villarcayo de Merindad de Castilla la Vieja?
The warmest month is August, averaging 18°C64°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 4°C39°F. The wettest month is November, with about 81 mm3.2 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Villarcayo de Merindad de Castilla la Vieja?
OpenStreetMap lists 7 restaurants, 4 cafés and 7 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Villarcayo de Merindad de Castilla la Vieja?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Frías, Espinosa de los Monteros and Medina de Pomar.