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Irun
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A border town with France whose main activity, besides serving as a railway hub, is the cheaper sale of alcohol and tobacco to French visitors.
Overview of Irun
It’s a border town with France whose main activity, besides serving as a railway hub, is the cheaper sale of alcohol and tobacco to French visitors.
Key facts
- Type of place: landmark town.
- Tourist interest: (worth a stop if you are in the area).
- Location:
- Distances:
- Local time: .
- Population: 61,855 inhabitants (2017).
- Area: 42.40 km².
- Altitude: 20 m.
- Website: www.irun.org/
History of Irun
What to see and do in Irun
In the surrounding area
Climate and weather in Irun
The town enjoys a cool, fairly windy oceanic climate. Summers are free of excessive heat thanks to the influence of the Atlantic Ocean, while winters are relatively mild, cloudy, and especially damp. Rainfall is heaviest at the end and beginning of the year. Generally, the best time to visit climatically is June to September to avoid too much rain.