Spain travel guide

What to see in Oñati

Home to the first university in the Basque Country, with a stately old town and the sanctuary of Arantzazu in the mountains.

Updated 20 October 2026 · How we make our guides

5 must-see places

Photo: José Luis Filpo Cabana · CC BY 3.0

Oñati highlights

The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.

University of Sancti Spiritus
Renaissance, from the 16th century.
Church of San Miguel
With a Gothic cloister.
Plaza de los Fueros
With the Baroque town hall.
Sanctuary of Arantzazu
20th-century Basque art in the mountains.
Arrikrutz Cave
Open to visitors, near the town.

Day trips from Oñati

We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.

Inland Gipuzkoa

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When to travel to Oñati

Any time of year is good to travel to Oñati: our data shows no months with weather, closure or crowd warnings.

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Where and what to eat

To eat like a local: the neighbourhood taberna. The dishes you can’t miss are in the Spain guide.

Frequently asked questions about Oñati

What to see in Oñati?

University of Sancti Spiritus, Church of San Miguel, Plaza de los Fueros, Sanctuary of Arantzazu and Arrikrutz Cave.

What to see in Oñati in one day?

Don’t miss University of Sancti Spiritus, Church of San Miguel, Plaza de los Fueros, Sanctuary of Arantzazu and Arrikrutz Cave. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.

What’s the best time to travel to Oñati?

Any time of year is good to travel to Oñati: our data shows no months with weather, closure or crowd warnings.

What day trips can you take from Oñati?

Inland Gipuzkoa.

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Guide reviewed 20 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.