Tourist Attractions & Monuments en Espagne - Navarre/Pays Basque/Rioja

Located between the rivers Urola and Oria, close to the coast, this park owes its name to Mount Pagoeta, which is its geographical centre. The woods and meadows of its slopes are characteristic of the countryside of the Basque country valleys. In its hills, there are still some testimonies of the past: hamlets, forges, mills… Dozens of trails are available to visitors, who can browse them while discovering the beauty of the park. The park orientation centre is located on a th-century farm where you can visit a park exhibition.

Below Zumaia, this beach is one of the most spectacular on the Basque coast, with its large vertical cliffs and limestone walls that reach a height of 150 metres. The geological phenomenon known as flysch, which is the result of a thousand-year-old erosion, has shaped the rock into impressive groins. The site is so singular that it was used as the setting for the Game of Thrones series. At the top of the cliffs, the small chapel of San Telmo is dedicated to the patron saint of sailors. The inhabitants of the village go there in procession every year, just after Easter.

Located in the historic center of Ordizia, three sculptures pay tribute to Baserritarra, the typical Basque garb (red skirt, black apron and espadrilles) with which the town of Goierritarra has been closely associated for centuries. They are Goizane, Peru and Mariane, three figures in wood and stone symbolizing the traditional figures of the Baserri woman and the shepherd who used to come down with their produce to the popular fair held every week in the Plaza Mayor.

It comprises various buildings, including a palace, a hermitage, a mill and a forge. The complex dates back to the 12th century, with a defensive tower-house in place of the palace. The Lords of Igartza built the palace in the 16th century, surrounding it with the necessary services. Today, the palace hosts various activities such as exhibitions and conferences. Visitors can learn more about the palace on guided tours. The Igartza Monumental Complex also offers services such as a cafeteria/bar, parking lot, restaurant, conference room, etc. Admission costs from 3 to 4 euros.

Since 2021, Ormaiztegi has been able to boast a new work of art in its public space: a 200 m2 square fresco! Created by local artist Balu, it pays tribute to the town's past and its emblematic sites, such as the former spa, a symbol of luxury and a must-visit spot for wealthy tourists from 1954 to 1964, as well as the former railway station. One of the largest frescoes in Europe. A work well worth a look.

This building was built in 1920, in the medieval style in keeping with the architectural group of the site. You will find it in the old town, in Zubi-Zaharra old bridge.

Stone Tower built around 1500 then rebuilt in various opportunities. His first youth, it retains the two starters with pointed arches and the windows on the upper floors. But the interest lies in the fact that the mother of saint Ignace de Loyola was born there.

This tower had to be in its time a very luxurious aristocratic house, because it has the air of a true urban 17th century palace. Its recent is discovered by chance, as it appeared, to the great surprise of people of the city, under the facade of a building that wanted to rehabilitate.

The Ondarroa tourist office, located in the province of Vizcaya in Spain, is an essential information point for visitors to the town.

It is a small island located just opposite the beach at Karraspio. It is accessible on foot, but only when the tide is low. Previously, Garraitz housed a hermitage dedicated to Saint-Nicolas.

Near the Sainte-Marie Basilica, you will discover the ensemble, humble and magic, a Dominican convent founded in 1368. In Renaissance style with Gothic and baroque elements, it is surrounded by various attractions of the street: this is an old tripartite porch, there a mosaic of the 20th century and a wooden door massif with starred steel patterns... A small concentration of regional crafts attractions of the grand masters. Next to the monastery the oldest building of Lekeitio is: the Torrezar tower, which was part of the old city wall, thick of almost 2 metres away.

City tours and the former homes of sailors.

A project set up by the Lekeitio Tourist Office, the Maritime heritage interpretation centre offers several guided tours of the city (historic centre, visits to a traditional fishing vessel, etc.). 

This agency offers guided tours in the reserve of Urdaibai around different themes: the road txacoli, visit the caves of Santimamiñe, painted forest, etc.