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Cruz de Kurtzio

Monument

A rural wayside cross and small viewpoint in the Basque Country where walkers pause on local trails and regional footpaths to survey nearby valleys.

Cruz de Kurtzio Bilbao CityGasteiz / VitoriaDonostia / San SebastianBarakaldoBasauriAulestiCruz de Kurtzio
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Cruz de Kurtzio essentials

Country: Spain
Driest months: Jun-Aug
Pay in: Euro (€)
Language: Catalan
Emergency: 091

Cruz de Kurtzio at a Glance

Things to Do
When to Go

Best Time to Visit Cruz de Kurtzio

Best visited in spring or autumn for comfortable walking and clear views; avoid heavy rains.

Spring-Early Summer (Apr-Jun)
April-June · 10-22°C (50-72°F)
Flowers on the hill and mild weather make it pleasant for a pilgrimage-style visit.
Autumn (Sep-Oct)
September-October · 10-20°C (50-68°F)
Cool, clear days good for views and photography.
Winter (Nov-Mar)
November-March · 5-12°C (41-54°F)
Wet and colder; paths can be slippery.

Weather & Climate near Cruz de Kurtzio

Climate

Temperate climate with mild summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 5°C to 24°C. Abundant rainfall (1198 mm/year), wettest in November.

Air Quality: AQI 34 Good
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustSeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
35°
Warmest Month
-1°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Poor 5° - 12° 6° 125 mm overcast 80% 4.1 m/s 0.2 low 9.2h
February Acceptable 5° - 13° 7° 98 mm overcast 79% 4.1 m/s 0.3 low 10.3h
March Acceptable 6° - 15° 10° 98 mm overcast 78% 4.0 m/s 0.7 moderate 11.8h
April Good 7° - 16° 11° 121 mm overcast 79% 4.2 m/s 1.1 high 13.3h
May Good 10° - 19° 14° 91 mm overcast 80% 3.7 m/s 1.4 high 14.5h
June Very Good 13° - 21° 17° 66 mm partly cloudy 80% 3.4 m/s 1.7 very high 15.2h
July Excellent 15° - 23° 19° 56 mm partly cloudy 77% 3.4 m/s 1.7 very high 14.9h
August Very Good 15° - 24° 20° 86 mm partly cloudy 74% 3.1 m/s 1.5 high 13.8h
September Very Good 13° - 23° 18° 77 mm partly cloudy 73% 3.2 m/s 1.1 high 12.4h
October Good 11° - 20° 15° 121 mm partly cloudy 74% 3.7 m/s 0.6 moderate 10.9h
November Acceptable 8° - 16° 12° 141 mm overcast 78% 3.8 m/s 0.2 low 9.5h
December Acceptable 6° - 13° 7° 118 mm overcast 79% 4.2 m/s 0.1 low 8.8h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Cruz de Kurtzio

Accessible by local roads and hiking trails from nearby villages in the Basque region. Look for footpath signs from local lanes; public transport may reach the nearest village but the final ascent is on foot.

Tips for Visiting Cruz de Kurtzio

  • Wear sturdy shoes - the approach involves uneven, often steep paths.
  • Visit on a clear day to read the inscriptions and see graffiti layers that document generations of visitors.
  • Respect local customs: crosses and chapels nearby may be active devotional sites.