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THE NORTH OF NAVARRE: 3 DAYS IN THE BAZTÁN VALLEY, BIDASOA, AND PLAZAOLA… A MAGICAL LANDSCAPE
The North of Navarra is a land of dazzling green, rivers everywhere, meadows, enormous hamlets cared for with care, and ancient traditions that reflect Basque culture. You will enjoy the pleasure of entering the beech forests, treading the paths with their carpet of fallen leaves, crossing the streams jumping from stone to stone, and climbing the peaks to contemplate the panoramic views of the valleys. You can choose between visiting the towns that crowd along the old Plazaola railway line, now converted into a greenway, the banks of the Bidasoa, or the Baztán valley that borders Urdax and Zurragamurdi, famous for their caves. There are many landscapes: the Xorroxin waterfalls, the Leurtza reservoirs, the Larraun source, etc., almost all of them related to water, which runs clean from the mountains to the valleys. After all that walking, don't forget to enjoy the delicious local cuisine.
PRACTICAL TIPS
1) The north of Navarra is reached by two main routes: the highway that connects Pamplona with San Sebastián, very comfortable, and the N-121 highway that connects Pamplona with the Baztán valley, and which, being a good road, has the drawback of the many trucks that circulate on it, so We advise you to take it easy and drive with caution.
2) Our recommendation is that you do one of the routes that we propose on this website, Hiking is the best way to fully enjoy these lands. The weather is often changeable, so check the weather forecast to plan your visit.
3) You will find high quality restaurants, and in general It is eaten very well throughout the north of Navarra. The specialty is usually grilled steak, and Idiazabal cheese, a designation of origin, is a delicacy that you cannot miss.
4) At the end of this page we recommend a series of accommodations that collaborate with us in the tourist dissemination of Navarra, who understand the trade as a comprehensive service and who ensure that tourists enjoy the best of this land, and then find the best rest.
5) The itineraries that we propose below are somewhat tight, so we attach a PDF with all the necessary information so that you can organize the trip to your liking, you can download it to your mobile phone and it is very convenient to use. A quick and easy way to choose what to see in 3 days in the Baztan Valley and the northern Navarrese lands.
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WE ORGANIZE YOUR VISIT
DAY 1
DAY 1: PLAZAOLA GREENWAY
Travel from the place of origin. He Plazaola It was a train that linked Pamplona with San Sebastián and crossed forests and many tunnels. Today it is a greenway and you can do some of its sections by bicycle or on foot. On the way are the towns of Lekumberri y leitza, and the valleys of Arakil, Imotz, etc. all of them twinned around the Greenway. You will find pleasanthiking routes like the one Larraún source, caves like that of Mendukilo and a sanctuary, that of San Miguel de Aralar, perched at the top of the mountain range. Dinner and accommodation.
DAY 2
DAY 2. BIDASOA – BAZTAN
Let's walk the paths. We propose two alternatives, one takes us to the shores of the Leurtza reservoirs , and the other to the mysterious Xorroxín waterfalls . Afterwards you can visit the Bértiz Manor, a beautiful botanical garden full of exotic plants and picturesque buildings in art deco style, or go to the town of Elizondo, capital of the Baztán valley, and which has a well-kept historic center. Dinner and accommodation.
DAY 3
DAY 3. URDAX AND ZURRAGAMURDI – RETURN
Urdax and Zurragamurdi are at one of the ends of Navarra, so keep the distances in mind if you are going to visit them. The Zurragamurdi cave is a huge sinkhole under the mountain where witches held their covens, Urdax caves They are a fantastic world of stalactites and stalagmites. After getting to know them, we recommend that you go to the town of Urdax, with its old monastery, its canals, its Indian houses and its famous restaurants. Return to the place of origin. We hope you enjoy your idyllic 3-day trip to the Baztan Valley and the northern lands.
ACCOMMODATIONS WE RECOMMEND
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IGANTZI
LEKUNBERRI-Rest.16-33€ pers.
LEITZA - Rest. €11-€15 pers.
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