History and culture surrounded by nature.
Basque history and culture have always been surrounded by nature. A perfect match for those who love natural environments and mountain tourism. Goierri is the only region in the Basque Country that has the privilege of being between two impressive Natural Parks. Goierri paints a vivid picture of the Basque rural society, with shepherds, sheep, farms… you will feel yourself travel to a different time, in a calm and peaceful atmosphere.
charming villages
of land to explore
routes for hikers
of Euskadi’s highest peak
Aizkorri-Aratz Natural Park covers an area of 19,400 hectares and houses the peaks of Altzania, Aizkorri, Urkilla, Zaraia and Aitxuri that establish the watershed between the Bay of Biscay and the Mediterranean sea. Two of the most important rivers in Gipuzkoa -Urola and Oria- have their springs here.
Aralar Natural Park offers an impressive layout with limestone elevations, rivers and natural springs. It presents a rich flora and interesting fauna: from the griffon or bearded vulture to the golden eagle. Horses, cows and sheep populate their fields, and it’s a very common spot to see the latxa sheep -producers of the delicious milk that turns into the famous Idiazabal cheese- grazing in the core of the massif.
Forget your phone! We suggest these orienteering games with circuits designed for your kids for them to hike, run, jump, go down a zipwire… in one of the biggest beech forests you have ever seen, or even ride a horse! If they are 7 years or older, they can do canyoning in Aralar Natural Park.
Fun for kids in Goierri!
Latxa sheep is our best ambassador. Thousands of them leave in Goierri’s meadows, giving their milk to our shepherds to make -100% handmade- the extraordinary Idiazabal cheese. More than 13,000€ have been paid for half of this cheese at an auction…! If you want to see authentic shepherds working, Goierri is the place to be. Talk to them, learn from them, see where they live and work… be a shepherd for one day! And be part of the whole process of making cheese.
