Villages
Altzaga
It is the home of alder trees. Its name comes from the Euskera term haltz, meaning alder tree, and -aga, meaning place. This tree is part of the village’s emblem.
The main square shows San Miguel’s Church, built with granite ashlars and a Latin cross floor plan. The main altarpiece is one of the first examples of Renaissance architecture in Gipuzkoa. A centenary oak tree stands in front of the church. Under this tree, the main local festivity takes place: a celebration in honour of San Miguel, on September 29th. This festivity keep some of the most popular Basque traditions alive: rural sports competitions, live music by trikitilaris playing trikitixa, bertsolaris singing…
In the highest part of the village you will find the neighbourhood of Altzagarate, where there is has a Romanesque hermitage with a gem: a statue of the Virgin Mary from the 15th century. Enjoy the views of Sierras Aralar and Aizkorri from this location!
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Accommodation & where to eat
Goierri´s mining park
The mining past of the region can be felt in the Goierri´s Mining Park, where we will be able to move to times when mineral extraction was the way of life of many goierritarras (people from the region).
Weekend in Goierri 3
Do you want something new, surprise your family or escape with friends to a rural house? Explore an unknown land: the Goierri.
Weekend in Goierri Part 2
Do you want something new, surprise your family or escape with friends to a rural house? Explore an unknown land: the Goierri.
Weekend in Goierri 1
Do you want something new, surprise your family or escape with friends to a rural house? Explore an unknown land: the Goierri.
Basque bowls
Bowling is a long practiced game in Goierri, where you will find out their tradition and how fun it can be.
IN THE HEART OF THE BASQUE COUNTRY
Goierri
The population of Ormaiztegi stands at about 1350. It hosts the Zumalacárregui Museum, where you can get to know a piece of history while enjoying caseríos, the church of San...
