Villages
Zegama
This becomes apparent after seeing San Adrián’s tunnel, crossed by an old Roman road and part of Camino de Santiago -track of the pilgrimage route to Santiago, in Galicia-. They also have a fortress that used to protect the tunnel, with a hermitage inside.
If you walk towards the valley, you will find three more hermitages -Sancti Spiritu, Nuestra Señora de las Nieves and San Pedro-. From the top of mount Aizkorri, the highest peak in the Basque Country -1,528 metres-, you can get amazing views of the whole region of Goierri, and even other parts of Guipúzcoa and the plains of Alava.
At the top of Aizkorri, you can see the hermitage of Santa Cruz, where its famous cross used to be kept. That piece, one of the oldest of Gupúzcoa’s sacred art collection, is now safely preserved in the church of Zegama. More buildings in the town centre are: the church of San Martín, that holds the remains of the Carlist general Zumalacárregui as well as the cross above mentioned, the City Hall, the Akarama Mill, and the Centre of Interpretation of the Natural Park of Aizkorri-Aratz.
The most unique event in this town the Zegama-Aizkorri Marathon: an iconic race held in May that brings leading athletes to the town from all over the world.
Tourist office Zegama
AIZKORRI-ARATZ NATURAL PARK INTERPRETATION CENTRE
Opening time:
• July and last fortnight of August
Wednesday – Sunday 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
• First fortnight in August and first fortnight in September
Thursday – Sunday 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
• From September 18 to December 20 Friday – Sunday 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Ticket:
• 1€ | Children: 0,50 €
• Groups (10 people or more): 2 €
Address: Anduetza Baserria / San Bartolome 13
Phone: 943 80 21 87 / 943 67 02 49
E-mail: anduetza@gipuzkoanatura.eus
Web: https://www.gipuzkoanatura.eus/es/parketxes/anduetza
PLAN YOUR trip
Accommodation & where to eat
Weekend in Goierri Part 3
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Weekend in Goierri Part 2
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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
IN THE HEART OF THE BASQUE COUNTRY
Goierri
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.
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!
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 …
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 …
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.
Olaberria
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Itsasondo
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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.
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 …
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 …
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 …
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! …
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 …
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.
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... …
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!
