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Villabuena de Álava/Eskuernaga

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Villabuena de Álava in Spanish or Eskuernaga in Basque is a village and municipality located in the province of Álava, in the Basque Country (Basque Autonomous Community) of northern Spain. It is famous for its production of top quality wines. The village has 48 wineries ranging from small family-owned businesses to larger bulk-production wineries. The centre of the village contains one of the oldest and most decorated churches in the Basque region, nearby is located Hotel Viura, a boutique hotel.

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Village information

Coat of arms of Villabuena de Álava/Eskuernaga
Province
Álava
Autonomous community
País Vasco
Population (INE 2025)
276
Altitude
487 m
Area (IGN)
8 km²
District
Rioja Alavesa
Postcode
01307
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The essentials for getting around Villabuena de Álava/Eskuernaga without surprises: how to get there, municipal facts and when it's most worth coming.

Getting there

Coordinates: 42.5487° N, 2.6655° 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
01307
Altitude
487 m
Population (INE 2025)
276 inhabitants
District
Rioja Alavesa
Province / region
Álava · País Vasco

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 Villabuena de Álava/Eskuernaga'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 Villabuena de Álava/Eskuernaga

2 registered places to stay

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