About Miramar Palace

Surrounded by exquisite landscapes overlooking the sea, the Miramar Palace was the vacation home for the Spanish royalty. The building is beautifully designed with an octagonal tower and half-timbered details. It is a relatively simple, but an elegant three-storied residence. Beautifully manicured gardens surrounding the palace offer gorgeous ocean views and a walkway leads down to a seafront promenade. The garden is extensive and is a popular spot for a picnic, overlooking the deep blue waters and the sandy Ondarreta Beach.

Must See

  • The garden of Miramar Palace and the view of the beach from the park is amazing. It is a great picnic spot where you can lie on the lawns and relax or snuggle on a bench and read a nice book.
  • The palace is now a music college and a conference venue, so it is not open to the public. You can, however, enjoy the exterior of the architectural building and walk around the narrow walkway surrounding the palace and the garden.

How to reach

It is a 10-minute drive from the city center. You can take a taxi or use public transport. The bus routes are 16, 18, 33, 40, 45, T3, T5 and T5D.

Tips

  • The palace is not open to the public as it serves as a college and conference venue. 
  • The surrounding garden is open to the public every day.
  • Find a good spot in the garden from where you can gaze at the intense blue sea and enjoy a nice evening.
  • The museum and the park are less crowded during the mornings.
  • The place is ideal for a nice photo session. So get your camera ready.
  • The garden closes at 8 pm, so make sure to explore the whole area and come out before the closing time.

Visit Time

Hours of operation:

Sunday: 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Monday: 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Thursday: 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Friday: 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

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Time you can spend

2 hours

 

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Broken Clouds 8.15°C

 

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