Iriguibel Hotel

From here, Navarra

Navarra

Corners you can't miss

Just a few minutes from Pamplona and with direct access to the N121 towards France, Iriguibel is a comfortable starting point to explore Navarra.

Nature, city, the Way of Saint James or escapes to the Pyrenees. Iriguibel is that place where you start the day and return at the end.

Puente de piedra y casa blanca reflejados en un estanque junto a un río

Camino de Santiago

Navarra is the gateway to the Camino de Santiago in Spain, offering the pilgrim a unique combination of heritage, culture and nature. Along the French Way, you can travel through various sections, from green Pyrenean landscapes to medieval villages, passing through the historic city of Pamplona and its imposing cathedral.

The usual thing is to complete the route in several stages, adapting it to your time and pace. Spring and autumn are the best times to walk, with a more pleasant and comfortable climate to enjoy this historic and enriching experience.

The door of the Camino de Santiago in Spain

The French Way

It is the most famous and the most used of all, it was also declared a world heritage site. It starts in Navarre by the Valcarlos-Roncesvalles area (northeast) and ends in the Viana area (to the west).

The Aragonese Way

Then there is the Aragonese route, being the second most used and also declared a world heritage site. In this case, it enters Navarra via Sangüesa (the east) and joins the French route in Puente la Reina.

The Baztán Route

This path has been used more in recent years. It starts in the Urdax area, to the north, and joins the French path shortly before arriving in Pamplona.

The Ebro Route

This primitive path connects Catalonia with La Rioja through the Ebro river, crossing the Navarre Rivera.

Fuente monumental en una plaza de ciudad, con edificios y cielo azul

Pamplona

The capital of Navarra

Navarra is the gateway to the Camino de Santiago in Spain, offering the pilgrim a unique combination of heritage, culture, and nature. Along the French Way, you will traverse diverse sections, from green Pyrenean landscapes to medieval villages, passing through the historic city of Pamplona and its imposing cathedral.

It is common to complete the route in several stages, adjusting it to your time and pace. Spring and autumn are the best times to walk, with a more pleasant and comfortable climate to enjoy this historic and enriching experience.

Cascada cae en un cañón con agua turquesa y vegetación verde otoñal

El Nacedero de Urederra

Urbasa Natural Park Aquifer

The source of the Urederra, to the north of Estella, offers a unique landscape of turquoise pools and beech forests. The round trip from Baquedano is 6.2 km and takes about two and a half hours, following trails that allow you to enjoy the nature and tranquillity of the place.

Important: prior reservation is required to access and preserve this natural site.

Bosque otoñal con hojas rojas, troncos y ramas entre árboles.

The Irati Forest

A natural paradise

The Irati Forest, located in the eastern Pyrenees of Navarre, is the second largest beech-fir forest in Europe with almost untouched 17,000 hectares. It hosts natural reserves and a wide variety of fauna and flora, offering a unique spectacle with the colors of the forest in each season.

It can be accessed through Orbaizeta or Ochagavía, enjoying unforgettable routes and views.

Casas antiguas con jardín verde y fuente, en un paisaje montañoso con cielo azul

The gateway to the Pyrenees

The Navarrese Pyrenees

The Pyrenees of Navarre are a natural destination that captivates visitors from all over the world with their valleys, mountains, and green landscapes. They represent the essence of the rural world, tradition and history, also offering the opportunity to enjoy local cuisine and explore unique places.

They are divided into three areas: the Eastern Pyrenees, higher and with a more extreme climate; the Atlantic Pyrenees, humid and green; and the Sierra de Aralar and Urbasa, ideal for hikers and quiet walks, perfect for those looking for accessible nature and unforgettable panoramas.

Senderista de pie en formaciones rocosas, al atardecer con cielo despejado.

Bardenas Reales, the Navarre desert

Natural Park of the Bardenas Reales

The Natural Park of the Bardenas Reales, declared a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO, is a semi-desert landscape of 42,500 hectares in the southeast of Navarra, near Tudela. Its landscape, formed by the erosion of clay, gypsum, and sandstone, creates a unique and almost lunar environment of plateaus, ravines, and isolated hills that fascinate all visitors.

In addition, the Bardenas have been the setting for international films and series, including “Game of Thrones”, which reinforces its spectacular and cinematic character.

Castillo medieval con torres y banderín sobre un campo de flores.

Olite Castle

One of the best preserved palaces in Europe

The Castle or Palace of Olite, a work of King Carlos III “the Noble”, is one of the most prominent emblems of the ancient kingdom of Navarre. With its structure of towers, courtyards, galleries and gardens, it reflects the luxury and grandeur of the time, boasting as many rooms as there are days in the year.

A majestic and fascinating place, ideal for exploring with family, with children, or on a romantic getaway. After the visit, you can explore the village of Olite and enjoy its rich traditional cuisine.