{"id":13045,"date":"2025-07-08T19:05:22","date_gmt":"2025-07-08T17:05:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/angiz.es\/?p=13045"},"modified":"2026-09-22T16:59:50","modified_gmt":"2026-09-22T14:59:50","slug":"charming-villages-in-navarre-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/angiz.es\/en\/charming-villages-in-navarre-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Charming villages in Navarre"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"13045\" class=\"elementor elementor-13045\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-863d702 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"863d702\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column 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elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2e4db8d\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a789850\" data-id=\"a789850\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-50ef043 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"50ef043\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Charming villages in Navarra &#8211; NAFARROA: discover rural gems near Sunbilla<\/h2><p><strong><span style=\"color: #339966;\">CHARMING VILLAGES IN NAVARRA. SUNBILLA AND SURROUNDINGS<\/span><\/strong><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong>Beautiful landscapes, friendly people, and villages with great character.<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p>Navarra is a land that surprises with the authenticity of its villages, its landscapes, and the friendliness of its people. If you stay at <strong>Angiz Etxea House<\/strong>, in the heart of <strong>Sunbilla<\/strong>, you will have a mosaic of villages with history, culture, nature, and living traditions just minutes away. This privileged setting, in the middle of the <strong>Baztan-Bidasoa Valley<\/strong>, is the perfect base for exploring some of the most beautiful and authentic places in northern Navarra.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1a157b4 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1a157b4\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6b62dd9\" data-id=\"6b62dd9\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b952e24 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"b952e24\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1720\" height=\"817\" src=\"https:\/\/angiz.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/mapa-sunbilla.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-8079\" alt=\"Sunbilla map\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angiz.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/mapa-sunbilla.png 1720w, https:\/\/angiz.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/mapa-sunbilla-600x285.png 600w, https:\/\/angiz.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/mapa-sunbilla-768x365.png 768w, https:\/\/angiz.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/mapa-sunbilla-1536x730.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1720px) 100vw, 1720px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-00ceb40 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"00ceb40\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-bd60c61\" data-id=\"bd60c61\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3ce51da elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3ce51da\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Sunbilla: starting point for a unique rural getaway<\/h2><p><strong>Sunbilla<\/strong> is a picturesque medieval village located on the banks of the Bidasoa River, which divides the town into two neighborhoods connected by a charming stone bridge. Walking through Sunbilla means immersing yourself in Navarrese authenticity: cobbled streets, stone houses with flower-filled balconies, viewpoints overlooking the rural surroundings, and a peaceful atmosphere that invites you to switch off.<\/p><p>As soon as you arrive, the ideal thing is to head to the surroundings of <strong>St. Peter&#8217;s Church<\/strong>. Here you will find a convenient place to park and the best starting point for your walking route. This church, built in the 16th century and remodeled in later periods, stands out for its imposing presence and Baroque details. It is one of the town&#8217;s architectural symbols and conveys the history and character of the area.<\/p><p>Sunbilla&#8217;s urban layout is compact and perfect to discover on foot in one or two hours. During your walk, don&#8217;t miss the <strong>town hall<\/strong> of Sunbilla. The council house or town hall building dates from the 19th century, has a beautiful balcony and at its foot you can find the typical arcades that provide shelter from the rain, as well as the many charming corners scattered throughout the old town. If you have more time, you can go to the waterfalls on the outskirts, a natural spot that completes the experience.<\/p><p>Despite having just over 600 inhabitants, Sunbilla&#8217;s food scene is surprising<\/p><p>Start or end your walk next to <strong>St. Peter&#8217;s Church<\/strong>, let yourself be carried away by the slow pace of rural life and enjoy everything Sunbilla has to offer: history, scenery, tranquility, and authentic flavor.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f40dd52 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"f40dd52\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-b4c3740\" data-id=\"b4c3740\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4c534fe elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4c534fe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<aside style=\"background-color: #e0f2e9; padding: 10px; border-radius: 5px;\">\ud83d\udeb4\u200d\u2642\ufe0f **\u201cIn Sunbilla I discovered the magic of cycling the Bidasoa Greenway. The landscape changes every kilometer: you go from lush forests to open meadows, always accompanied by the murmur of the river. My advice is to rent a bike in the town of Santesteban, 5 minutes from Sunbilla, at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.garmenditx.com\/\"> Garmendia Tx<\/a> and get lost with no fixed destination, stopping wherever you feel like it to take photos or simply enjoy the peace and quiet.\u201d**<\/aside>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-00c29e2 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"00c29e2\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7f77a5b\" data-id=\"7f77a5b\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9357292 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"9357292\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/angiz.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/iglesia-de-san-pedro-sunbilla-navarra.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-8083\" alt=\"St. Peter&apos;s Church Sunbilla Navarra\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angiz.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/iglesia-de-san-pedro-sunbilla-navarra.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angiz.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/iglesia-de-san-pedro-sunbilla-navarra-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/angiz.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/iglesia-de-san-pedro-sunbilla-navarra-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4a8d666\" data-id=\"4a8d666\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-03b9f37 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"03b9f37\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Discover St. Peter&#8217;s Church, a historical treasure in Sunbilla<\/h3><p><strong>St. Peter&#8217;s Church<\/strong> is, without a doubt, one of the main architectural and cultural symbols of <strong>Sunbilla<\/strong>. Its origins date back to the 16th century, when a new parish was planned next to the town&#8217;s main center, to avoid the difficulties of accessing the old church, especially during the flooding of the Bidasoa River <\/p><p> <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-518bab7 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"518bab7\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a198197\" data-id=\"a198197\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9c765f4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9c765f4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Would you like to discover more about the activities offered by the Bidasoa River and its surroundings? If you want to know everything about routes, excursions, and unique experiences in the area, <strong data-start=\"292\" data-end=\"353\">read this article about routes and activities in the Bidasoa<\/strong>. You&#8217;re sure to find the perfect plan for your next getaway!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1870361 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1870361\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-8f5038a\" data-id=\"8f5038a\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3fe3658 elementor-button-info elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"3fe3658\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/angiz.es\/en\/bidasoa-river-routes-and-activities-by-the-water-2\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">See routes and activities in the Bidasoa<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6178f60 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6178f60\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3d49aa6\" data-id=\"3d49aa6\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0a985b4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0a985b4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>The most beautiful villages near Sunbilla<\/h2><p>Staying at <strong>Angiz Etxea House<\/strong>, in Sunbilla, opens the door to a land of small villages full of history, nature, and traditions that are still alive. Each village in the area has its own unique personality and offers visitors corners to discover, photos to remember, and hospitality that is hard to match.<\/p><h3>Doneztebe (Santesteban)<\/h3><p>Just 7 km from Sunbilla, <strong>Santesteban<\/strong> \u2014known in Basque as Doneztebe\u2014 is one of the liveliest and most complete villages in the area.<\/p><ul><li><strong>Plaza de los Fueros:<\/strong> social and commercial heart, ideal for enjoying a pintxo on its terraces.<\/li><li><strong>St. Peter&#8217;s Church (16th century):<\/strong> sturdy tower, Baroque altarpieces, and sacred art.<\/li><li><strong>Natural surroundings:<\/strong> hiking routes among green hills and forests.<\/li><li><strong>Patron saint festival from June 26 to July 1:<\/strong> dances, stalls, rural sports, pelota, and laxoa&#8230;<\/li><li><strong>Autumn fairs, on the Friday closest to St. Martin&#8217;s Day:<\/strong> craft and food stalls, livestock, lively atmosphere with music, rural sports.<\/li><li><strong>Gastronomy:<\/strong> try the lamb in chilindr\u00f3n sauce and homemade desserts in local restaurants<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-43e3c5b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"43e3c5b\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-cf3a36d\" data-id=\"cf3a36d\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1f59282 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"1f59282\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/angiz.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/pueblo-santesteban.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-8087\" alt=\"town of Santesteban\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angiz.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/pueblo-santesteban.jpg 800w, https:\/\/angiz.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/pueblo-santesteban-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/angiz.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/pueblo-santesteban-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f5bf4ed elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"f5bf4ed\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-966e4ae\" data-id=\"966e4ae\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-055fce1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"055fce1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Elizondo<\/h3><p>Just over 20 minutes by car from Sunbilla, <strong>Elizondo<\/strong> stands as the capital of the Baztan Valley. With around 3,500 inhabitants, it is a dynamic center of commerce, culture, and heritage, steeped in history, traditions, and unique architectural beauty <\/p><h4>Parish Church of Santiago<\/h4><p>Its neoclassical presence, built between 1916 and 1925, is imposing; it was erected after the previous church was destroyed by a major flood in 1913. Its two twin towers, altarpieces, and religious sculptures stand out, as does its notable role as a stopping point on the <em>Baztan Way of St. James<\/em> <\/p><h4>Arizkunenea Palace and other manor houses<\/h4><p><strong>Arizkunenea Palace<\/strong>, built in 1730 by Miguel de Arizcun, is an outstanding example of Navarrese Baroque architecture: U-shaped, ashlar stone fa\u00e7ade, noble coat of arms, and a majestic courtyard. Today it houses the Baztan Cultural Center <br \/>Nearby stand other palaces such as the House of the Indians \u2014on Jaime Urrutia Street\u2014, Arozarena Palace, and Beramundea Palace, built by families who prospered in America <\/p><h4>Casa Puriosenea and the Valley Ethnographic Museum<\/h4><p>Located in a 15th-century house (also called the \u201cHouse of the Moors\u201d), the <strong>Ethnographic Museum \u201cJorge Oteiza \/ Javier Ciga Collection\u201d<\/strong> preserves objects, reconstructions of traditional trades, funerary remains, and costumbrista paintings. The sculpture \u201cMaternity,\u201d donated by Oteiza, is one of its emblematic pieces <\/p><h4>Txokoto Bridge and historic center<\/h4><p>The <strong>Txokoto Bridge<\/strong> calmly crosses the Baztan River and has become one of the most photographed places in the village, thanks to the buildings reflected in the water <br \/>The old town invites you to get lost in streets such as Jaime Urrutia and Braulio Iriarte, surrounded by stone farmhouses and historic arcades <\/p><h4>Markets, fairs, and local cuisine<\/h4><p>Elizondo hosts weekly markets and fairs such as the Spring Fair, the Autumn Fair, and the National Pyrenean Livestock Competition-Auction. The most important event is undoubtedly <a href=\"https:\/\/baztan-bidasoa.com\/elizondo-baztandarren-biltzarra\/\">Baztandarren Biltzarra<\/a>, held on the second weekend of July, celebrating the brotherhood among the villages of the Baztan valley with a traditional parade of floats. In Elizondo you can taste typical products such as lamb, soups called &#8220;Baztandarren zopak&#8221;, stew made with meat based on sheep&#8217;s blood (Txuri eta beltz), curds, cheeses from the valley, artisanal chocolate such as the cake called &#8220;urrakin egina&#8221;, the famous Basque cake, Txantxingorri&#8230;<\/p><h4>Starting point for routes and nature<\/h4><p>Elizondo is ideal as a base for numerous hiking and cycling routes. From here you can start the Baztan Way of St. James or excursions to the Se\u00f1or\u00edo de B\u00e9rtiz Natural Park and the valley&#8217;s centuries-old forests. It is also the gateway to charming places and villages in Lower Navarre, in Iparralde, in France: San Juan Pied de Port, Sara, Ainhoa, Ezpeleta&#8230;<\/p><p><strong>Elizondo<\/strong> elegantly combines history, architectural heritage, gastronomy, cultural dynamism, and connections with nature. An essential visit to understand the richness of the Baztan Valley.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-b7d63e5 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"b7d63e5\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7e9378a\" data-id=\"7e9378a\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-12f17ef elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"12f17ef\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Are you eager to know more about Elizondo and the magical corners of this valley?<br data-start=\"252\" data-end=\"255\" \/><strong data-start=\"255\" data-end=\"325\">I invite you to read our essential guide to the Baztan-Bidasoa Valley<\/strong>, where you will discover all the secrets, routes, and must-see experiences to enjoy the area to the fullest. Don&#8217;t miss it<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-461d96e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"461d96e\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-da1e57c\" data-id=\"da1e57c\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1e53592 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"1e53592\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"505\" src=\"https:\/\/angiz.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/pueblo-elizondo.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-8091\" alt=\"Elizondo village\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angiz.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/pueblo-elizondo.jpg 800w, https:\/\/angiz.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/pueblo-elizondo-600x379.jpg 600w, https:\/\/angiz.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/pueblo-elizondo-768x485.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">pueblo Elizondo<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element 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elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/angiz.es\/en\/baztan-bidasoa-valley-essential-guide-2\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Go to the Baztan-Bidasoa guide<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-ef54d67 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"ef54d67\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5a1c1f0\" data-id=\"5a1c1f0\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4ff61f3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4ff61f3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Lesaka<\/h3><p>Located about 15 km from Sunbilla, <strong>Lesaka<\/strong> is one of the most authentic villages in northern Navarra.<\/p><ul><li><strong>St. Martin of Tours Church:<\/strong> stone fortress with a castle-like feel.<\/li><li><strong>Cobbled streets:<\/strong> old manor houses, flower-filled balconies, and heraldic coats of arms.<\/li><li><strong>Water channels:<\/strong> unique atmosphere, setting for the famous <em>Zubigaineko<\/em> dance.<\/li><li><strong>Little San Fermines<\/strong> with the charm of Pamplona&#8217;s San Fermines but in a family-friendly and welcoming atmosphere.<\/li><li><strong>Agi\u00f1a Megalithic Station:<\/strong> recommended excursion for history and nature lovers.<\/li><li><strong>Mushrooms and deer rut:<\/strong> in autumn, outings to pick mushrooms and see deer.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3ec25b1 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3ec25b1\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d5c166c\" data-id=\"d5c166c\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-674901d elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"674901d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/angiz.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/pueblo-lesaka.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-8098\" alt=\"town of Lesaka\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angiz.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/pueblo-lesaka.jpg 800w, https:\/\/angiz.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/pueblo-lesaka-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/angiz.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/pueblo-lesaka-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">pueblo Lesaka<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-cf12ba1 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"cf12ba1\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4c2bfe1\" data-id=\"4c2bfe1\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e9fa404 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e9fa404\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Would you like to discover all the secrets and corners of Lesaka with a local guide?<br data-start=\"257\" data-end=\"260\" \/><strong data-start=\"260\" data-end=\"362\">Book your guided tour and enjoy a unique experience walking through this charming Navarrese village.<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-ecad788 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"ecad788\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-0f07c0d\" data-id=\"0f07c0d\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2ab3dc6 elementor-button-info elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"2ab3dc6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.visitnavarra.es\/es\/-\/visita-guiada-en-lesaka\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">More about visits in Lesaka<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b896672 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b896672\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Amaiur (Maya)<\/h3><p>Amaiur, also known as Maya, is one of the most historic villages in the Baztan Valley. Located on the Baztan Way of St. James, this small settlement preserves an authentic medieval atmosphere. The emblematic <strong>entrance arch<\/strong> leads to a cobbled street lined with traditional farmhouses and vegetable gardens. At the top of the hill are the <strong>ruins of Amaiur Castle<\/strong>, a symbol of Navarrese resistance in the 16th century and an excellent viewpoint over the valley. Amaiur is famous for its <strong>artisanal wood-fired bread<\/strong>, which is still made in the village&#8217;s communal oven, for its working mill with guided visits and museum with remains found in the village and surroundings, and for offering a natural setting of great beauty, perfect for hikers and lovers of rural tranquility.<\/p><p>About 30 minutes from Sunbilla, <strong>Amaiur<\/strong> (Maya) is a small village but full of history and symbolism for Navarra.<\/p><ul><li><strong>Entrance arch:<\/strong> one of Navarra&#8217;s most iconic postcards.<\/li><li><strong>Amaiur Castle:<\/strong> ruins of the last bastion of Navarrese independence, spectacular views of the valley.<\/li><li><strong>Rural surroundings:<\/strong> farmhouses, vegetable gardens, and dreamlike trails.<\/li><li><strong>Amaiur bread:<\/strong> try the artisanal bread and local products.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amaiurkoerrota.com\/\"><strong>Amaiur Mill<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/baztan-bidasoa.com\/que-ver\/museos\/centro-arqueologico-de-amaiur\/\"><strong>Amaiur archaeological museum<\/strong><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-ce77a64 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"ce77a64\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c7e8f7e\" data-id=\"c7e8f7e\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-309fb12 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"309fb12\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<aside style=\"background-color: #e0f2e9; padding: 10px; border-radius: 5px;\">\ud83d\uddfb **\u201cWhat I liked most in Amaiur was the climb to the monolith of independence and the guided tour to understand the village&#8217;s historical impact. From the top, the view of the valley is impressive. I recommend bringing something to eat and having a small picnic up there, enjoying the history and nature in silence.\u201d**<\/aside>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-587aea0 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"587aea0\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5f3bb77\" data-id=\"5f3bb77\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d4f235f elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"d4f235f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/angiz.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ruinas-del-castillo-de-amaiur.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-8102\" alt=\"Ruins of Amaiur Castle\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angiz.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ruinas-del-castillo-de-amaiur.jpg 800w, https:\/\/angiz.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ruinas-del-castillo-de-amaiur-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/angiz.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ruinas-del-castillo-de-amaiur-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Ruinas del Castillo de Amaiur<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-04909fb elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"04909fb\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-02fc9f7\" data-id=\"02fc9f7\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9cce241 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9cce241\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Zugarramurdi<\/h3><p>Zugarramurdi is one of the most unique villages in Navarra, located in the green Xareta Valley, just 4 km from Iparralde (French State) and a little over 30 minutes from Sunbilla. World-famous for its famous <strong>Witches&#8217; Caves<\/strong>, this small rural municipality has been the setting for some of the most fascinating episodes in Navarrese and European history.<\/p><p>The main tourist attraction of Zugarramurdi is its <strong>karst caves<\/strong>, carved over thousands of years by the Orabidea stream, locally known as \u201cInfernuko Erreka\u201d (Hell&#8217;s Stream). These impressive natural galleries, more than 120 meters long and up to 12 meters high, served as shelter and as a setting for nighttime gatherings, parties, and pagan rituals in the 16th and 17th centuries.<\/p><p>Zugarramurdi&#8217;s fame is linked to the famous <strong>inquisitorial trial of 1610<\/strong>, when dozens of local residents were accused of witchcraft and tried in Logro\u00f1o. As a result of these historical events, the legend of the \u201cwitch village\u201d has become firmly established, attracting thousands of visitors every year eager to discover the mystery and ancestral culture of the area <\/p><ul><li><strong>Zugarramurdi Caves:<\/strong> They can be explored freely, enjoying a walk among tunnels and rock chambers, and there are guided tours to learn about their history and curiosities.<\/li><li><strong>Witches Museum:<\/strong> Located in the village&#8217;s old hospital, near the caves, this interactive space explains the valley&#8217;s popular culture, witchcraft trials, and the magical beliefs of the Basque Pyrenees.<\/li><li><strong>Zikiro Jate Festival:<\/strong> Every August 18, a popular meal is held next to the caves in which spit-roasted lamb is the star, reviving the atmosphere of community and celebration. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.turismozugarramurdi.com\/programa-de-fiestas-de-zugarramurdi-2025\/\">See the festival program.<\/a><\/li><li><strong>Natural surroundings:<\/strong> Zugarramurdi is surrounded by meadows and forests, and connects with hiking routes that link Ainhoa, Urdax, and Sara, forming the cross-border Xareta valley.<\/li><li><strong>Cultural heritage:<\/strong> The village also has an 18th-century church dedicated to the Assumption, traditional farmhouses, and an authentic rural atmosphere, ideal for enjoying with family or as a couple.<\/li><li><strong>Cinema and popular culture:<\/strong> The film \u201cWitches of Zugarramurdi\u201d (2013), by \u00c1lex de la Iglesia, has made the municipality even more famous, and today it is a reference point for both nature tourism and esoteric tourism.<\/li><\/ul><p>Visiting Zugarramurdi means entering a world of legends, nature, and history. It is a perfect destination for those looking for something different: walking along the paths of mystery, learning about centuries-old traditions, and enjoying the beauty of the Navarrese Pyrenees in a truly unique setting.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2c38c95 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2c38c95\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2f1288e\" data-id=\"2f1288e\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c0abf06 elementor-button-info elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"c0abf06\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/angiz.es\/en\/zugarramurdi-caves\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Explore the Zugarramurdi Caves here<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-35a8a9c elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"35a8a9c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/angiz.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/zugarramurdi-cueva-de-las-brujas.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-8106\" alt=\"Zugarramurdi Witches&apos; Cave\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angiz.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/zugarramurdi-cueva-de-las-brujas.jpg 800w, https:\/\/angiz.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/zugarramurdi-cueva-de-las-brujas-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/angiz.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/zugarramurdi-cueva-de-las-brujas-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Zugarramurdi Cueva de las Brujas<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2b459d9 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2b459d9\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-68e500b\" data-id=\"68e500b\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-463bcd5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"463bcd5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4><strong data-start=\"256\" data-end=\"313\">Want to discover the most mysterious side of Navarra?<\/strong><\/h4><p><br data-start=\"313\" data-end=\"316\" \/>If you were fascinated by the history of Zugarramurdi, I invite you to read my complete guide to the famous caves, their legends, and secrets. I explain how to get there, curiosities, and everything you need to know to plan your visit and enjoy it to the fullest.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-ae8922b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"ae8922b\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-f0bf3ed\" data-id=\"f0bf3ed\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f33293a elementor-button-info elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"f33293a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/angiz.es\/en\/zugarramurdi-caves\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Explore the Zugarramurdi Caves here<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-a37ece9 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"a37ece9\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-bd5faaa\" data-id=\"bd5faaa\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0eb079b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0eb079b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Bera (Vera de Bidasoa)<\/h3><p>Just 15 km from Sunbilla, <strong>Bera<\/strong> is one of the most authentic and picturesque villages in the Navarrese Pyrenees, right by the border with Iparralde (France). Founded in the 16th century, Bera preserves a historic center full of <strong>stone houses with wooden balconies<\/strong> and gabled roofs, an example of traditional architecture in the Basque Country and Navarra.<\/p><p>The <strong>Town Hall<\/strong>, located in the village square, is famous for its <strong>18th-century mural paintings<\/strong> and its classical-style fa\u00e7ade. Very close by, the <strong>Church of St. Stephen<\/strong> stands out both for its size and its history: the current building, of Gothic origin and remodeled in the 18th century, is the religious heart of the town and a landmark for residents and visitors.<\/p><p>Bera is surrounded by a privileged natural environment, at the foot of Mount Larrun and near the Bidasoa River. It is an ideal destination for <strong>hikers and nature lovers<\/strong>: from here, marked routes lead to oak and chestnut forests, as well as to Mount Ibantelli and the Pe\u00f1as de Aya area (Aiako Harria).<\/p><p>The atmosphere in Bera is lively and welcoming. The village celebrates traditional festivals such as the <strong>St. Stephen&#8217;s Festivities<\/strong> in August and keeps Basque culture alive with dance groups, music, and rural sports. In addition, <strong>local gastronomy<\/strong> is another of its attractions: you will find excellent grills where you can taste charcoal-grilled meats, farmhouse products, and typical dishes such as cod in pil-pil sauce or beans with chorizo.<\/p><p>A walk through Bera will allow you to discover its bridges over the river, old mills, and corners full of history. Thanks to its strategic location, it is also a good starting point for visiting nearby villages such as Lesaka, Zugarramurdi, or places in Iparralde such as Sara (Sare) and Ainhoa.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-beb9a54 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"beb9a54\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3ce3f5b\" data-id=\"3ce3f5b\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f239b45 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f239b45\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<aside style=\"background-color: #e0f2e9; padding: 10px; border-radius: 5px;\">\ud83c\udf3a **\u201cIn Bera de Bidasoa I had one of those surprises that only happen in villages with soul. Walking through its cobbled streets, an elderly neighbor greeted me with a smile and, without barely knowing me, invited me to try some freshly baked homemade cookies. We ended up chatting about the village&#8217;s history and traditions, and I learned that hospitality here is as natural as the landscape surrounding Bera. Since then, I always recommend walking slowly and letting yourself go: you never know who you might meet or what story you will take home as a memory.\u201d**<\/aside>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-b584990 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"b584990\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6f13149\" data-id=\"6f13149\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-db43887 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"db43887\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/angiz.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/bera-vera-de-bidasoa.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-8110\" alt=\"(Bera) Vera de Bidasoa\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">(bera) vera de bidasoa<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-41c0463 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"41c0463\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Why choose Casa Angiz Etxea in Sunbilla as a base?<\/h2><p><strong><span style=\"color: #339966;\">ANGIZ ETXEA, STARTING POINT TO DISCOVER THE SURROUNDINGS.<\/span><\/strong><\/p><p>From Angiz house, by taking half-day or full-day trips, you can get to know all the villages in the area. You will be able to enjoy rest and the natural surroundings and have the chance to discover the Baztan Bidasoa valley.<\/p><p>From <a href=\"https:\/\/angiz.es\/\"><strong>Angiz Etxea House<\/strong><\/a>, you can visit all these villages on half-day or full-day excursions. The accommodation offers you the perfect balance between rest, nature, and proximity to the main attractions of Baztan-Bidasoa.<\/p><p>Our team will recommend the best routes, local festivals, restaurants, and experiences so you can live Navarra like a local and discover the lesser-known corners that Google still doesn&#8217;t show you. Let yourself be surprised by the authenticity of northern Navarra and turn your stay into an unforgettable experience.<\/p><p><strong><span style=\"color: #339966;\">WE WILL TRY TO GIVE YOU ADVICE SO THAT YOUR STAY LEAVES YOU WITH A WARM MEMORY<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-ac3670e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"ac3670e\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c738cfd\" data-id=\"c738cfd\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f3a17ff elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f3a17ff\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\ud83d\udc49 <strong data-start=\"126\" data-end=\"196\">Want to discover the most impressive corners of this land?<\/strong> Don&#8217;t miss our complete guide on <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/angiz.es\/en\/what-to-see-in-navarre-2\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"239\" data-end=\"301\"><strong data-start=\"240\" data-end=\"262\">what to see in Navarra<\/strong><\/a> and fall in love with each of its landscapes.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5d2e504 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5d2e504\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-02c5827\" data-id=\"02c5827\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6313772 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6313772\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Frequently asked questions about charming villages in Navarra<\/h2><div class=\"faq-accordion\"><details><summary><strong>What is the best time to visit the villages near Sunbilla?<\/strong><\/summary><div><p>Spring and autumn are the ideal times, with mild temperatures and spectacular landscapes. Summer is also a good option if you are looking for peace and quiet and nature routes, while winter offers a special atmosphere to enjoy gastronomy and rural life by the fireplace.<\/p><\/div><\/details><details><summary><strong>Can several villages be visited in one day?<\/strong><\/summary><div><p>Yes, most of the highlighted villages are less than 30 minutes by car from Sunbilla. You can plan circular or themed routes (history, nature, gastronomy) to make the most of your day and get to know several charming places in a short time.<\/p><\/div><\/details><details><summary><strong>Is it necessary to book accommodation in advance?<\/strong><\/summary><div><p>It is always recommended to book in advance. Rural accommodations such as Casa Angiz Etxea are in high demand on special dates and weekends, so booking early guarantees availability and better prices.<\/p><\/div><\/details><details><summary><strong>What kind of cuisine can be enjoyed in the area?<\/strong><\/summary><div><p>The cuisine of Baztan-Bidasoa is rich and varied: lamb in chilindr\u00f3n sauce, special soups, stews, blood sausage, Bidasoa trout, sheep&#8217;s cheese, Basque cake, beans, curd, canutillos, artisanal chocolate, and farmhouse products. There are restaurants, bars, and markets in each village where you can taste traditional recipes and quality local products.<\/p><\/div><\/details><details><summary><strong>Are there hiking or cycling routes between the villages?<\/strong><\/summary><div><p>Yes, there are marked routes such as the Bidasoa Greenway, trails through the forests of Baztan and Bidasoa, and mountain bike or gravel routes that connect villages through the mountains such as Lesaka, Santesteban, or Sunbilla Santesteban, Elizondo, or Etxalar. Request maps or tracks at Casa Angiz Etxea or at local tourist offices.<\/p><\/div><\/details><details><summary><strong>Are the villages accessible for families and people with reduced mobility?<\/strong><\/summary><div><p>In general, yes. Many villages have flat areas, accessible walks, and services for families, although some old streets may be cobbled or have slopes. Check in advance the most suitable routes and access points for each need.<\/p><\/div><\/details><details><summary><strong>Are there activities for children and families?<\/strong><\/summary><div><p>Yes, the area is perfect to enjoy as a family: walks along the banks of the Bidasoa, through mountains and forests, visits to caves (such as Zugarramurdi and Urdax), workshops in mills or in nature, picnic areas, small adventure parks, and cultural or sports activities during the patron saint festivals.<\/p><\/div><\/details><details><summary><strong>Can you get there by public transport?<\/strong><\/summary><div><p>Some villages have bus lines connecting them with Pamplona, Donostia, and Elizondo, but the frequency is limited. To explore the region thoroughly, it is recommended to use your own car or a rental car. Check updated schedules on the <a href=\"https:\/\/labaztanesa.com\/\">Navarra Transport website.<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/details><details><summary><strong>Where can I find tourist information and maps of the area?<\/strong><\/summary><div><p>In each village there are tourist offices or information panels with maps, routes, events, and recommendations. At Casa Angiz Etxea we also advise you on the best routes, activities, and lesser-known places. You can consult the official Navarra Tourism website to plan your visit.<\/p><\/div><\/details><details><summary><strong>Is it advisable to stay at Casa Angiz Etxea to explore the area?<\/strong><\/summary><div><p>Definitely! <a href=\"https:\/\/angiz.es\/\">Angiz Etxea House<\/a> is a comfortable, charming rural accommodation, well located and with friendly service. From here you can easily visit all the villages of Baztan-Bidasoa, enjoy nature, and receive personalized advice so your getaway is perfect.<\/p><\/div><\/details><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-92c0ef0 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"92c0ef0\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-309bb23\" data-id=\"309bb23\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5f6b5c2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5f6b5c2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>&#8220;If you are looking for a destination full of charm in the heart of the Baztan-Bidasoa Valley, you can&#8217;t miss our complete guide on <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/angiz.es\/en\/what-to-see-in-santesteban-doneztebe\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"332\" data-end=\"420\">what to see in Santesteban (Doneztebe)<\/a>. 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