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Villavelayo

Hamlet

Villavelayo is a village in the province and autonomous community of La Rioja, Spain. The municipality covers an area of 89.07 square kilometres (34.39 sq mi) and as of 2011 had a population of 56 people.

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Village information

Province
La Rioja
Population (INE 2025)
43
Altitude
952 m
Area (IGN)
90.2 km²
Postcode
26329
Demonym
canaliego
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The essentials for getting around Villavelayo without surprises: how to get there, municipal facts and when it's most worth coming.

Getting there

Coordinates: 42.1318° N, 2.9856° 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
26329
Altitude
952 m
Population (INE 2025)
43 inhabitants
Province / region
La Rioja · La Rioja
Official website
villavelayo.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 Villavelayo's calendar yet, so any month works. Ask us about the local festivals: almost every village has one.

  • Spring

    Thaw and green fields. Some mountain access can stay tricky until May.

  • Summer

    Long days and cool nights. The best time for hikes.

  • Autumn

    Forests at their best and far fewer people.

  • Winter

    Serious winter at this altitude: snow likely and chains in the car. Check the state of the roads before heading up.

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