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Urretxu

Town

Urretxu (Spanish, Villareal de Urrechu) is a town located in the province of Gipuzkoa, in the Autonomous Community of the Basque Country, northern Spain.

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Situated on the Urola river, it is contiguous with the larger town of Zumarraga immediately to the south, with the river making the boundary between them.

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Village information

Coat of arms of Urretxu
Province
Gipuzkoa
Autonomous community
País Vasco
Population (INE 2025)
6,730
Altitude
356 m
Area (IGN)
7.7 km²
District
Alto Urola
Postcode
20700
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The essentials for getting around Urretxu without surprises: how to get there, municipal facts and when it's most worth coming.

Getting there

Coordinates: 43.0923° N, 2.3144° 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
20700
Altitude
356 m
Population (INE 2025)
6,730 inhabitants
District
Alto Urola
Province / region
Gipuzkoa · País Vasco
Official website
urretxu.eus

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 Urretxu'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

    Mild summers, with some rainy or misty days; 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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Where to sleep in Urretxu

1 registered place to stay

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