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WHAT TO SEE IN THE SIERRA DE URBASA, THE SOURCE OF THE UREDERRA AND ESTELLA
If you want to know what to see in Urbasa, you will like to know that it is an extensive plateau of forests and meadows in which deep caves and chasms are hidden. The terrain, of limestone nature, filters the water that forms cavities and unique structures such as the impressive Portupekoleze arch, and a part of these waters, swallowed by the earth, emerge in the magical place of the source of the Urederra to, in a succession of waterfalls and pools, descend towards the Améscoa valley. Estella awaits us nearby, a bustling city with many monuments to see and the hidden monastery of Iranzu. And further away Los Arcos, Viana, Artajona, Eunate... a whole list of places of interest to complete this unique route.
PRACTICAL TIPS
1) This is a area very well connected through the highway that connects Pamplona with Logroño. To enter the Urbasa mountain range the roads are narrower and curvy, so we recommend driving with caution.
2) El the Camino de Santiago It passes through the middle of Estella's lands. You will see to the pilgrims on their long walk and you will be able to enjoy the many monuments that have emerged along this rich cultural route.
3) It's a wine area, and you can visit some of the wineries that here we recommend.
4) Below we indicate a three-day itinerary with our suggestions, but if you prefer you can consult the INTERACTIVE PDF that we attach to you with all the information about this area. It is very convenient and you can download it to your mobile phone and organize your visit with it. The easiest and simplest way to choose what to see in Urbasa or Estella lands.
5) 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.
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WE ORGANIZE YOUR VISIT
DAY 1
DAY 1: PORTUPEKOLEZE AND IRANZU
Our proposal is that you take advantage of the first day to get to know the Urbasa mountain range, and to do so we will begin by taking a gentle hiking route to the spectacular Arco de Portupekoleze. Afterwards you can cross the mountain range from side to side and approach the hidden Iranzu Monastery, in severe Cistercian style. Dinner and accommodation.
DAY 2
DAY 2. BIRTH OF UREDERRA – ESTELLA
El source of the Urederra It is one of the most beautiful natural enclaves in Navarra, the drawback is that everyone wants to see it, so visits have been restricted and it is necessary to reserve entry in www.nacedourederra.com. Afterwards we recommend walking around Estella with its palaces, churches and lively streets and, if you have time, you can complete the day with a visit to one of the wineries we recommend at this link. Dinner and accommodation.
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Estella
DAY 3
DAY 3. SIGHTSEEING – RETURN
For the last day, it is best to rest and not rush home. But if you feel like it, there are many interesting monuments that are distributed along the Camino de Santiago. You can visit the baroque church of Saint Gregory Ostiense, Viana, Los Arcos or the small and unique church of Eunate. Return to the place of origin. We hope you enjoyed the trip.
ACCOMMODATIONS WE RECOMMEND
HOTELS AND HOSTELS
Sorlada
VIANA Rest. €20-30 pers.
Zudaire
River Towers
SORLADA
Lorca
ESTELLA Rest. €40 pers.
Estella
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