About Irun - presentation, information, photos and recommendations

Irún is a town in the Basque Country in Spain, even the French border. Bidassoa River is located near the Atlantic coast of the Sea.

Location of the city near the border was an important commercial center and road and rail junction.

Currently, it is considered that the locality of the city survived the Roman Oiasso.

City fame comes from the fact that the transfer point for travelers from France to Madrid and other Spanish cities.

Often ignored by tourists Irún is that changing the train pass over it quickly.

The city has a population of 55,200 and is a commercial and industrial (production of paper and leather products).

An important tourist attraction is Santa Maria del Junkie, which has been under constant renovation. Huge shrine at the center of the church which is an element of utmost importance.

Hermitage of Santa Elena, located at the top of a Roman necropolis, and the Museum Plaza Urdanibia Ama Xantalen are some of the goals that you can visit here.

Sports such as golf, horse riding and canoeing are some sports that you can practice during standstill in Irun.

After sightseeing in this area and explore the nearby towns, which are easily accessible from Irun, because it is very near the border with France.


Irun | Irún is a town in the Basque Country in Spain, even the French border. Bidassoa River is located near the Atlantic coast of the Sea.

Location of the city near the border was an important commercial center and road and rail junction

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Top hotels in Irun

Ibis Irun, Irun

Ibis Irun

Irun, Basque Country, Spain

    • No transport provided
    Hotel Aitana, Irun

    Hotel Aitana

    Irun, Basque Country, Spain

    • Hotel with wi-fi Internet  
    • No transport provided
    Atalaia, Irun

    Atalaia

    Irun, Basque Country, Spain

      • No transport provided
      Alcazar, Irun

      Alcazar

      Irun, Basque Country, Spain

        • No transport provided
        Ibis Irun, Irun

        Ibis Irun

        Irun, Basque Country, Spain

        • Hotel with wi-fi Internet  
        • Airplane (01/13 - 01/12/2026)
        • No transport provided
        Hotel Urdanibia Park, Irun

        Hotel Urdanibia Park

        Irun, Basque Country, Spain

        • Hotel with wi-fi Internet  
        • No transport provided
        Eth Irun, Irun

        Eth Irun

        Irun, Basque Country, Spain

        • Hotel with wi-fi Internet  
        • Airplane (01/13 - 01/12/2026)
        • No transport provided
        Alcazar Irun Centro Ciudad, Irun

        Alcazar Irun Centro Ciudad

        Irun, Basque Country, Spain

          • No transport provided
          Bar Restaurante Bidasoa, Irun

          Bar Restaurante Bidasoa

          Irun, Basque Country, Spain

            • No transport provided
            Pension Lizaso, Irun

            Pension Lizaso

            Irun, Basque Country, Spain

              • No transport provided
              Bowling, Irun

              Bowling

              Irun, Basque Country, Spain

                • No transport provided
                Pensión Bowling, Irun

                Pensión Bowling

                Irun, Basque Country, Spain

                  • No transport provided
                  Pension Europa, Irun

                  Pension Europa

                  Irun, Basque Country, Spain

                    • No transport provided
                    Lizaso, Irun

                    Lizaso

                    Irun, Basque Country, Spain

                      • No transport provided
                      Real Unión By Basquelidays, Irun

                      Real Unión By Basquelidays

                      Irun, Basque Country, Spain

                        • No transport provided
                        Plaiaundi By Basquelidays, Irun

                        Plaiaundi By Basquelidays

                        Irun, Basque Country, Spain

                          • No transport provided
                          Bidasoa By Basquelidays, Irun

                          Bidasoa By Basquelidays

                          Irun, Basque Country, Spain

                            • No transport provided
                            Casa Rural Otxoenea, Irun

                            Casa Rural Otxoenea

                            Irun, Basque Country, Spain

                              • No transport provided
                              Eth Irun, Irun

                              Eth Irun

                              Irun, Basque Country, Spain

                                • No transport provided
                                Kyriad Direct Eth Irun, Irun

                                Kyriad Direct Eth Irun

                                Irun, Basque Country, Spain

                                  • No transport provided
                                  Pension Gure Ametsa, Irun

                                  Pension Gure Ametsa

                                  Irun, Basque Country, Spain

                                    • No transport provided
                                    Pensión Gema, Irun

                                    Pensión Gema

                                    Irun, Basque Country, Spain

                                      • No transport provided
                                      Hotel Errekalde, Irun

                                      Hotel Errekalde

                                      Irun, Basque Country, Spain

                                        • No transport provided
                                        Hotel Aitana, Irun

                                        Hotel Aitana

                                        Irun, Basque Country, Spain

                                          • No transport provided

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