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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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What to see

10 places to explore Villavelayo at your own pace. Each number matches its point on the map.

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What to do

5 plans to experience Villavelayo on the move, not just passing through.

Natural areas

2 activities

Parque Natural del Alto Najerilla

Getting there

Parque Natural Lagunas Glaciares de Neila

Getting there

Hiking

2 activities

Hiking: PR-BU 202 · Senda del Piquillo

Hiking: Sendero del Portilla

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Bike

1 activity

Cycling route: Lagunas de Neila * Villavelayo

Cycling routes on Google Maps

Places and plans from OpenStreetMap (ODbL): what is mapped within the municipal boundary, by name. If something is missing, it can be added there and will appear here in the next update.

In and around Villavelayo

What there really is in the village and around it, with distances. If an activity isn't on this list, we haven't found it nearby.

  • Reservoirs and lakesEmbalse de Mansilla · in the villageGetting there
  • Skiing and snowEstación de esquí de Valdezcaray · 13.6 km away, in Ezcaray · 3 within 30 kmGetting there
  • Via ferratasVia ferrata Cuerda la Graja · 16.1 km away, in Duruelo de la SierraGetting there
  • Adventure parksDe Pino a Pino · 19.3 km awayGetting there
  • Water parksPiscina Municipal · 23 km away, in AnguianoGetting there