In the heart of the Basque Country

Goierri

Villages with charm and tradition

The Goierri region is located in the south-east of the province of Gipuzkoa and borders Álava and Navarre. Driving along the A-1, you will discover small rural gems on both sides that have managed to maintain their charm and tradition while modernisation has taken its course.

30 min
from San Sebastian

40 min
from Vitoria-Gasteiz

60 min
from Bilbao

60 min
from Pamplona

18 treasures

Our region is made up of 18 villages, most of them with less than 1,000 inhabitants, with a privileged natural charm as they are located between the Aralar Natural Park and the Aizkorri-Aratz Natural Park.

If you are planning to visit San Sebastian, Goierri is the perfect plan for a rural and gastronomic excursion, as it is only 30 minutes away. In our valley you will not only enjoy nature and gastronomy. You can also soak up Basque history and culture. The highest areas are where the oldest remains of human life have been found: in both the Aralar and Aizkorri mountain ranges there are burial mounds and menhirs dating back thousands of years.

HOW TO GET TO

Goierri

You can drive to Goierri from any of the main cities in the Basque Country: Bilbao, Donostia-San Sebastián and Vitoria-Gasteiz. You can also take the train or bus. Flying is also an option! Airports in Bilbao, San Sebastián, Pamplona and Vitoria are 1 hour away from Goierri!

Plan your route

GOIERRI

Villages

A different life awaits you in the Basque countryside: fresh air, natural products, endless landscapes and days of freedom. Enjoy the interior of the Basque Country in your own way with all the alternatives offered by the 18 villages of Goierri.

Follow paths, visit farmhouses, admire its mountains and natural parks and get to know its people. Most importantly: enjoy its culinary tradition and its history. In our region you will forget about stress and worries.

Get to know the 18 villages

LEARN ABOUT GOIERRI

Museums and Tourist Information Centre

The Goierri region has 9 tourist offices and points to inform visitors and tourists about different plans: activities, routes, gastronomy, restaurants, accommodation, shopping, museums and interpretation centres. In these offices you can find information not only about the region but also about Gipuzkoa and the whole Basque Country, a help to prepare your holidays, excursions, weekend getaways and visits all over our land.

Visit our offices and museums