Lazkao is located in a fantastic natural area, but also close to A1 highway. This village is known for its diversity and diversity of possible activities, due to its location at the foot of Sierra de Aralar.
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!
