Villages
Olaberria
In the old quarter, standing on a small hill, you can find the parish church of of San Juan Bautista (17th century) stands out. Two neighborhoods, Errekalde and Yurre, organize their population and activity, focused on the agricultural-livestock sector and the steel industry, respectively.
People in Olaberria live in three districts: old quarter, Errekalde neighborhood and Yurre neighborhood; The activity of the first two is based primarily on the agricultural-livestock sector, which allows maintaining the beauty of its meadows and forests. The Yurre neighborhood is centered around the industry, mainly the Arcelor Mittal steel industry and other companies located around it.
PLAN YOUR trip
Accommodation & where to eat
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.
Arama-Altzagarate- Arama PR-Gi 1
This itinerary, the first to be approved in Gipuzkoa, begins on the A-1, but soon, ascending slowly and without great unevenness
Path around Aralar: Arkaka – Lizarrusti GR 20 E06
Stage of the Path around Aralar that goes from Arkaka to Lizarrusti
Enirio path PR-Gi 2010
Igaratza and Enirio are very significant places in Aralar. Places closely linked to grazing, have always linked the Goierri valleys with the highest points of Aralar
Alotza path PR-Gi 2009
The route between Igaratza and Pikueta crosses one of the most special places in Aralar, the Alotza plateau
Ausa – Gaztelu trail PR-Gi 2004
The tour will bring us closer to the remains of the existing fortress on the top of Mount Ausa-Gaztelu
IN THE HEART OF THE BASQUE COUNTRY
Goierri
Legorreta
Legorreta is a small beautiful village only 25 minutes away from San Sebastián! Its parish church of San Salvador is known for its beauty: strong and lofty walls, decorative stone... …
Gaintza
Gaintza is located at the foot of Mount Txindoki, 30 minutes away from San Sebastián. Enjoy the beautiful landscape surrounding the village and see Euskadi’s most majestic mountain!
Segura
Segura is a medieval town with the best conserved medieval quarter in Guipúzcoa. It’s close to the highway, so it’s very easy to reach by car... just a 37 minute …
Beasain
Beasain has the greatest population in Goierri, with over 14,000 inhabitants. It’s only 28 minutes away from San Sebastián, driving on the A1.
Gabiria
Gabiria is located in one of the highest points in Goierri. In the Basque language, they call the village “the one that can be seen from anywhere” and it’s 37 …
Zaldibia
Zaldibia is located at the bottom of the emblematic mount Txindoki, only 33 minutes away from San Sebastián. You can enjoy superb trails down the Roman road, to mount Auza …
Arama
Arama is the smallest village in the historic territory of Guipuzcoa, with a population smaller than 200 people over an extension of 1.3 km². It is located right in the …
Altzaga
Altzaga is a village located in the mountains, facing Sierra de Aralar. It has a great view of Txindoki -Guipuzcoa’s most iconic mountain- and many other peaks. It’s only a …
Ormaiztegi
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 …
Ataun
Ataun is the longest village in Guipúzcoa. Admire its fascinating geological phenomenon: a dome.
Olaberria
Olaberria is the balcony of Goierri. It’s just 32 minutes away from San Sebastián, and offers you a fantastic view of the whole region of Goierri: Aizkorri-Aratz and Aralar sierras, …
Itsasondo
Itsasondo is a small rural village divided into two districts, 26 minutes away from San Sebastián. Its main economic activity was based around slate and there are still some visible …
Lazkao
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 …
Ordizia
Ordizia is a medieval town with beautiful architecture in the old quarter. Since it’s only 30 minutes away from San Sebastián, you go and come back on the same day! …
Mutiloa
Enjoy the caseríos in this beautiful village, 37 minutes away from San Sebastián. Mining has been their main economic activity since the Middle Ages.
Zegama
Only 38 minutes away from San Sebastián, Zegama is located in a privileged rural setting at the bottom of the mountains of Aizkorri-Aratz. Back in the day, it boasted a …
Itsaso
Itsaso is a village in a mountainous landscape under Mount Izazpi and surrounded by caseríos, creating a beautiful picture.
Zerain
Zerain is just 39 minutes away from San Sebastián, right in the centre of the Basque Country. It has kept its essence, traditional culture and architecture intact. Come visit!
Idiazabal
Idiazabal is located between Aralar and Aizkorri-Aratz Sierras and it gives the famous and delicious cheese its name. It’s only 30 minutes away from San Sebastián!
