Villages
Lazkao
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!
PLAN YOUR trip
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...
