This route focuses on the town of Lazkao, where we will first pass through the town centre before heading into the countryside, passing by the iconic Lazkaomendi hill. We will also pass near to Abalizar farmhouse, where the famous bertsolari (improvisational singer) Lazkao-Txiki was born.
Villages
A couple of buildings from 17th century stand in the heart of the village, with one of the most important complexes of Guipúzcoa’s architectural and historical heritage: San Miguel’s parish church, the Duke of Infantado or Lazcano Palace, the Benedictine Monastery (with several incunabulum among the thousands of volumes they own), the convent of the Bernardas, City Hall… Hermitages of San Prudencio and San Juan Ante Portam Latinam date all the way from the 13th century, the latter in Lazkaomendi, a neighbourhood where you will find the most beautiful landscapes in the village.
Lazkaomendi rural neighbourhood it’s also the start point in many trekking routes, so you will get amazing views of Aralar and Aizkorri-Aratz Natural parks and many other villages in Goierri. If you visit Goierri in January, don’t miss “Astotxo Eguna” the first Sunday after the celebration of Epiphany (Three Kings’ day). You will see the enactment of the biblical passage that narrates Joseph, Mary, and Baby Jesus’ flight to Egypt. This festivity started in the 17th century!
