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View of BañaresBigsus · Public domain

Bañares

Village

Bañares is a municipality of La Rioja, Spain. It is located in the comarca of Santa Domingo de la Calzada, some 45 km west of Logroño.

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Its economy is primarily based on agriculture. Especially in the cultivation of potato, cereal, beets and green beans.

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Village information

Province
La Rioja
Population (INE 2025)
198
Altitude
595 m
Area (IGN)
28.9 km²
Postcode
26257
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Practical info

The essentials for getting around Bañares without surprises: how to get there, municipal facts and when it's most worth coming.

Getting there

Coordinates: 42.4686° N, 2.9117° O

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By bus: check the regional bus timetables, they change by season. If you come without a car, confirm the last service back before you leave.

Useful facts

Postcode
26257
Altitude
595 m
Population (INE 2025)
198 inhabitants
Province / region
La Rioja · La Rioja
Official website
banares.org

Useful phone numbers

  • Emergencies112
  • Poison information91 562 04 20
  • Town councilOn the official website

We only list verified numbers. The town hall itself will give you the number of the clinic or the pharmacy.

When to come

There are no events in Bañares's calendar yet, so any month works. Ask us about the local festivals: almost every village has one.

  • Spring

    Fields in bloom and good walking temperatures.

  • Summer

    Hot at midday; festivals tend to cluster in these months.

  • Autumn

    Golden light, mushroom season and fewer visitors.

  • Winter

    Cold and short days. Life gathers in the bar and the square.

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