Laracha vs Elexalde: which town suits you?
Their January highs are within 1°C of each other (11°C and 12°C). Laracha has cooler summer nights and more cafés on foot; Elexalde has a warmer sea and more restaurants on foot.
Laracha
11,302 peopleChoose Laracha if you want
- Cooler summer nights (0 nights a year above 20°C, against 12)
- More cafés within a 15-minute walk (8, against 2)
Elexalde
5,683 peopleChoose Elexalde if you want
- Beach lovers: A beach 0.5 km from the centre
- A warmer sea in August (22°C, against 18°C)
- More restaurants within a 15-minute walk (31, against 7)
Side by side
Bold marks the better value where one is clearly better and both values are precise.
Climate
Town-level · ERA5-Land 1991-2020| Measure | Laracha | Elexalde |
|---|---|---|
| January high | 11°C | 12°C |
| January low | 7°C | 8°C |
| July high | 21°C | 21°C |
| Days above 35°C a year | 0 | 0 |
| Nights above 20°C a year | 0 | 12 |
| Frost days a year | 0 | 0 |
| Days with rain a year | 161 | 178 |
| Daylight on 21 December | 8 h 59 min | 8 h 57 min |
| Sea in August | 18°C | 22°C |
Daily life within a 15-minute walk
| Measure | Laracha | Elexalde |
|---|---|---|
| Grocery stores | 4 | 3 |
| Pharmacies | 4 | 3 |
| Doctors and clinics | 1 | 1 |
| Cafés | 8 | 2 |
| Restaurants | 7 | 31 |
Getting around
| Measure | Laracha | Elexalde |
|---|---|---|
| Nearest train station | 12 km | 12 km |
| Nearest bus station | 10 km | 10 km |
| Nearest hospital | 17 km | 0.5 km |
| Nearest beach | 6.6 km | 0.5 km |
| Nearest airport with scheduled flights | 18 km | 13 km |
Housing and safety (whole municipality)
| Measure | Laracha | Elexalde |
|---|---|---|
| Median rent per m², per month | – | – |
| Sale price per m² | – | – |
| Sale price change, 5 years | – | – |
| Crimes recorded per 1,000 residents | – | – |
People
| Measure | Laracha | Elexalde |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,302 | 5,683 |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.9% | 19.4% |
| Under 15 | 15.9% | 13.6% |
| Born in another country | 8.3% | 9.2% |
Natural hazards
| Measure | Laracha | Elexalde |
|---|---|---|
| Earthquakes of M5+ within 100 km since 1900 | 0 | 0 |
Month by month
Town-level · ERA5-Land 1991-2020| High | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laracha | 11° | 12° | 13° | 14° | 16° | 19° | 21° | 21° | 20° | 17° | 14° | 12° |
| Elexalde | 12° | 12° | 13° | 14° | 17° | 19° | 21° | 22° | 21° | 19° | 15° | 13° |
Elexalde is warmer by 1°C or more in 1 month; in the other months the highs are within 1°C. Laracha in November · Elexalde in November
Laracha or Elexalde: common questions
Which is warmer in winter, Laracha or Elexalde?
They are within 1°C of each other: average January highs of 11.4°C in Laracha and 11.8°C in Elexalde.
Which has more shops within walking distance?
Laracha: 4 grocery stores within a 15-minute walk of the centre, against 3 in Elexalde.
Which is closer to an airport?
Laracha is 18 km from A Coruña Airport (LCG); Elexalde is 13 km from Bilbao Airport (BIO), in a straight line.
Cite or link
hexplace (2026). Laracha vs Elexalde: climate, homes and daily life compared. https://hexplace.org/spain/compare/laracha-vs-elexalde/