Jentilarri: the home of the “jentilak”

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The megalithic culture, that is, the civilizations whose preserved remains consist of "big stones" (dolmen) arranged in a studied way, are a magnificent way to see how our ancestors lived in Prehistory more than 6,000 years ago. From the Neolithic...

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Murumendi: the home of the “Lady of Murumendi”

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Belonging to the Murumendi massif, it represents its maximum height and gives it its name. It is the most emblematic mountain in Beasain and Ordizia for its wide views of Goierri, Aralar and Ernio. It has a wide mythological tradition with a multitude...

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Usurbe: the tower of Goierri

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Mount Usurbe, crowned by a gigantic antenna, belongs to the Murumendi massif. It rises over the towns of Beasain and Ordizia. The most common route starts from the neighboring town of Beasain, the capital of the Goierri region. Route 00:00...

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Igartza: life in the Middle Ages

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At the beginning of the 16th century, María de Igartza ordered the construction of the palace that can be seen today on the site where until the year 1476 a medieval tower-house stood. In addition to being the largest wooden palace to be built in...

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