Miranda de Ebro - Miranda de Ebro

Miranda de Ebro[1] is a city of Burgos, in Castile and Leon, Spain.

Understand

Miranda de Ebro is located in the province of Burgos, although it borders the province of Alava and the autonomous community of The Rioja. In just a radius of 80 kilometers are the cities of Bilbao, Burgos, Logroño Y Vitoria. It is the second most important city in the province after the capital and the railway is its hallmark.

Although it is an industrial city, it has a rich cultural heritage that undoubtedly surprises the tourist who arrives. Its old town has a certain medieval touch and is currently in the process of rehabilitation. The gastronomy of Mirandesa is very rich and varied thanks to the privileged geographical location that has brought together Castilian, Riojan and Basque cuisine. Above all, the delicious pintxos offered by most bars stand out.

To get

By plane

Airport Vitoria-Gasteiz It is located in the town of Foronda, about 35 kilometers northeast of the city. It is an airport dedicated mostly to loading and unloading, so the offer of flights is very scarce. There are connections with Madrid and with some city of Spain, depending on times of the year. In just 20 minutes we can get from the airport to Miranda de Ebro.

Similarly in the city of Bilbao there is the Loiu Airport, which has a wide range of destinations and is barely 90 kilometers from the city of Miranda de Ebro. The journey to both airports is by highway or highway.

By car

Miranda de Ebro is perfectly communicated by road. The city can be reached through the A-1 or AP-1 if we start from Madrid or San Sebastián or the A-68 if we start from Barcelona or Bilbao. All these highways have direct access to the city.

By train

The Miranda de Ebro train station is one of the most important in northern Spain. All the trains that circulate in the north of the country stop in Miranda de Ebro, so it will not be difficult for you to travel from Barcelona, ​​Salamanca, Valladolid, A Coruña, Zaragoza or Madrid.

Travel

By carDriving through Miranda de Ebro is very simple. The organization of its streets is pertendicular and one-way (most of them) so they only have to go around one block to change direction.


Parking lotsIn the city center, the maximum parking time limitation has been established at two hours. The area of ​​application of the ORA is limited by blue lines and indicative signs at the entrances of each street. The zone limited by green lines is reserved for residents so do not park there.

The hours are: - On business days from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. - Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. - Sundays and holidays there are no ORA.

Watch

  • Charles III Bridge
  • Sacred Hearts Convent
  • Church of Santa Maria
  • Church of the Holy Spirit (12th century Romanesque). Until the Civil War this was the church of San Nicolás, a name now assigned to a new temple in the municipality).

Do

Parties

The city counts as the most important holiday the San Juan del Monte festivities. It is celebrated on Pentecost Monday and the weekend that precedes it. Its origin dates back to the Middle Ages and is currently considered the largest pilgrimage in northern Spain. The festivities begin on Saturday with the resurrection of a drum from the waters of the Ebro river, then thousands of Mirandeses await in the Plaza de España to receive you in the traditional Bombazo. This event takes place at six o'clock in the afternoon and we recommend arriving cheap clothes because it is going to get wet since it is tradition to uncork a bottle of cava when the drum is hit. For three days, the city is invaded by the bustle and joy of the brass bands and gangs that roam the streets, each dressed in their respective uniforms.

The numerous events have their culminating point on Monday with the massive ascent to the place of La Laguna, a place next to which the hermitage dedicated to the Saint is located. On the same Monday afternoon, a rocket announces the San Juan residents to resume the march towards the city at the "Bajada de los Romeros", in which about 25,000 people gather.

Other parties

  • Campturis motorcycle rally: Motorcycle rally held in early or mid-March.[2]
  • Ebrovision Festival: Indie music festival that takes place in the third week of September.[3]
  • Patron saint festivities of the Virgin of Altamira: They are celebrated on September 12 and last approximately one week.

Talk

Use Spanish. Although the city borders on the Basque Country, nobody uses Basque to communicate.

To buy

To eat

  • La Vasca Restaurant
  • La Fundición Restaurant
  • Meson Miranda

Drink and go out

Wine is a fundamental piece in the local gastronomy thanks to the proximity of the wines with DORioja, even a winery located in El Ternero within the municipality of Miranda, has the honor of having this designation of origin, being the only one in Castilla y Lion. During Holy Week the typical drink of the town is zurracapote, made with wine (usually red) and fruits, which gives it a very sweet flavor. Also try the chacolí, a very refreshing young white wine.

Thursday afternoons is the day of the pincho-pot in many bars in the city center. For a very cheap price you can have short / must / wine with a small skewer.

Sleep

Surroundings

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