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This picturesque town is located on a hill on the right bank of the Arga River, is part of the region of Tafalla and the merindad of Olite in the province of Navarra. It borders with Mendigorría to the north, Berbinzana to the south, Artajona and Tafalla to the east and Oteiza to the west.

Larraga developed under the protection of the strong which was located at the top of the mountain and which is said to have three towers and of which only remains remain. The streets of the town's urban area are irregular, narrow and long and extended towards the surrounding plains. Old houses from the 17th and 18th centuries predominate, with two floors, ashlar and brick attic.

The expansion of the town coincided with times of prosperity and dominion; Among the houses, ancestral buildings stand out such as the Esparza House baroque style on Cofradía street, or the Nieto Palace House from the 18th century, located at the intersection of San Andrés and Santiago streets.

Larraga has been, traditionally, an agricultural town, although now it also has a important industrial activity with emphasis on food production and construction. As for livestock, they are dedicated to fighting cattle breeding and sheep, pigs and cattle.

Parish Church of San Miguel Arcángel

The Parish Church of San Miguel Arcángel is a temple built in the 16th century on style late gothic, is located at the top of the town. Like most religious buildings, it was erected on the remains of a previous one that was estimated to date back to the 12th century.

Due to the renovations it has undergone throughout history, the main façade has a renaissance doorway and chapels were added to the sides of the church. The imposing tower was rebuilt in the 18th century.

Inside, the 18th century main altarpiece dedicated to San Miguel Arcangel, Holy Christ of Socorro a late Romanesque image from the 13th century. It is a very beautiful church, be sure to visit it.

Mayorazgo House

The Casa del Mayorazgo is one of the most representative of the architecture of Larraga, was built In XVII century and on its façade the heraldry of the Rodríguez de Arellano family stands out.

Es a palatial three-story house, made of brick with ashlar details; The carport arch portal is framed by rectangular windows with wrought iron bars. The owners of this house were so important that it is said that Alfonso XII slept there when he visited Larraga at the end of the 19th century.Read more