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Navarre Pyrenees, one of the most beautiful corners of Navarre.
The Navarrese Pyrenees, the territory of Navarre that encompasses the Pyrenees mountain range, is an area of great historical and cultural richness. A rural area, which, protected by mountain ranges, encourages us to enjoy the small pleasures of life. A magical corner. This land has been able to protect its cultural and historical heritage for centuries, thus maintaining much of its essence. A legacy that makes the Navarrese Pyrenees an authentic, unique space. We encourage you to visit this area located at the westernmost end of the Pyrenees. A rural space, where tranquility allows us to disconnect from the daily routine and connect with the essence of the Navarrese Pyrenees. A real pleasure. If you want to know the Navarre Pyrenees, pay special attention to this article on what to see and where to sleep in the Navarre Pyrenees. We hope these recommendations will help you to make your trip to the Navarre Pyrenees one of the greatest adventures of your life. 
Information Pyrenees of Navarre.
- Reservations: Here.
- Attractions: Nature, culture, history and gastronomy.
- Lodgings: Rural houses in the Navarrese Pyrenees.
- Location: Navarre Pyrenees, Navarre.
Nature, the great protagonist of the Navarre Pyrenees, attracts thousands of people to this area throughout the year. No wonder. In our humble opinion, the Navarrese Pyrenees is one of the most beautiful rural areas of the whole peninsula. Its easily accessible mountains surprise us with breathtaking scenery while encouraging us to explore the forests, ravines and other places that hide inside. Magical spaces that we present to you below. 
What to see in the Navarre Pyrenees.
The Navarre Pyrenees surprises us with an impressive list of places to visit and enjoy. In this sense, we must indicate that although under the name “Navarrese Pyrenees” many of the pre-Pyrenean valleys of Navarre can be included, in this section we are only going to mention the attractions of the valleys of Belagua and Larra, Salazar, Aezkoa, Roncal, Erro and Arce. We hope you like them. 
- Irati Forest: The Irati Forest, the second largest beech forest in Europe after the Black Forest in Germany, provides a luxurious setting for hiking. Located at the head of the Aezkoa and Salazar valleys, access to this enclave can be made both by Orbaitzeta and Otsagabia. More information in our article “Selva de Irati, the jungle of the Navarrese Pyrenees“.
- Museum of stelae of Abaurregaina / Abaurrea Alta: The small town of Abaurrea Alta, Abaurreagaina in Basque, represents the highest village in Navarra. And it is here, in this humble village, where we find Hilarriak, one of the most striking museums / cemeteries of Navarra. In this cemetery, more than 30 medieval stelae have been located, studied and enhanced. A space that shows us the life of each of the people buried here through the study of the engravings on their stelae. More information in “Museum of stelae of Abaurrea Alta“.
- Irabia Reservoir: The Irabia Reservoir is one of the most beautiful areas that we find next to the Irati Forest. A sheet of crystal clear water, which invites us to walk along its banks while enjoying the protection of one of the most important forests in Europe. A space to contemplate for hours.
- Quinto Real Forest: This impressive beech forest located in the northwest of Navarra covers the valleys of Baztan, Erro, Esteribar and Aldiudes. An environment of great natural value, which given its proximity to the old arms factory of Eugi, can help us to complete our visit to this historic enclave of Navarra. Undoubtedly a great scenery to stroll through while enjoying the scenery.
- Orbaitzeta Arms Factory: 5 km from the muga (border in Basque), in the beautiful Aezkoa Valley, we find the ruins of the Royal Arms and Ammunition Factory of Orbaitzeta. This factory was built in the 18th century over an old forge taking advantage of the incredible natural resources of the area (iron, wood, water…). We must say that this arms factory was built as an alternative to the exploitation that existed in Eugi. After many years of production, the Eugi factory ran out of resources to exploit.
- Eugi Arms Factory: In the port of Urkiaga, next to the Quinto Real Forest, about 9 km from the muga (border in Basque), we find another of the epic scenarios of the Navarrese Pyrenees, the Eugi Arms Factory. It is here, next to this monumental complex, where we find multiple information panels that highlight the value of this space where more than 500 people lived.
- Hórreos of the Pyrenean valleys: Hórreos are very common in this area of Navarra, especially in the Aezkoa Valley, where 15 of the 22 hórreos declared of Cultural Interest by the Government of Navarra are concentrated. These structures were built centuries ago with the sole purpose of storing cereal safe from rodents and the high humidity in this mountainous area of Navarra. Popular architecture in its purest form.
- Cave of Arpea: The cave of Arpea, also known as the cave of Harpea, is one of the most beautiful places in the Pyrenees. In order to reach this incredible natural enclave, we must head towards the Orbaitzeta arms factory and then head towards the Azpegi pass. Once at this point, we must take a narrow road that turns to the right until we get to a place where a family makes its impressive artisan cheese. From here we must continue walking. Be very careful, especially on rainy and foggy days. The path is slippery and narrow. However, the scenery is breathtaking, one of the most beautiful we have ever seen.
- Villages of the Navarre Pyrenees: It is not the first time we talk about the urban centers that we find in this part of Navarra, in fact, a few years ago we published an article on what we consider some of the most beautiful villages of the Navarre Pyrenees. In this sense, we encourage you to visit villages like Otsagabia, Orbaitzeta, Auritz Burguete, Burgi or Orreaga Roncesvalles. We are sure you will like them.
- Itoiz reservoir: The Itoiz reservoir has marked a before and after in the daily life of the Navarre Pyrenees. The construction of this reservoir in the 1990s left 7 villages and 3 nature reserves under water. A great loss. If you would like to know more about this space we recommend the works ‘Urpean lurra’ and ‘592 metroz goiti’ by the Navarrese director Maddi Barber Gutiérrez. 2 short films that tell the mixed feelings of the inhabitants of the Pyrenees when contemplating this huge sheet of water.
- Mountaineering and hiking: The Navarre Pyrenees offers us hundreds of places to practice mountaineering and hiking. That is why we encourage you to leave aside the most crowded areas to enjoy different but equally rewarding routes. In our case, we have not to forget the circular route that we made from the rural house Monaut, in the small village of Saragüeta. A family route, recommended by Maitina, led us to know really impressive, magical spaces. This route is known as Baratza Bidea or Route of the Maquis. Highly recommended.
- Architectural heritage: The architectural heritage of the Navarrese Pyrenees is another of the great attractions of this place. Examples of this are structures such as the Medieval Bridge of Aoiz or the church of Santa Maria de Arce. 2 constructions, which, located in the quiet and impressive Arce Valley give us one more reason to know this impressive place. The medieval bridge of Aoiz is one of the most important medieval bridges in Navarra. According to different writings, this bridge that allows us to cross the river Irati, was built in the 14th century. A work of art that has been the target of various attacks throughout history. On the other hand, the church of Santa Maria de Arce (XII century), is a beautiful example of the Romanesque architecture that we can appreciate throughout the pre-Pyrenean valleys.
- Local products: This impressive rural area produces some of the best gastronomic products in Navarre. And the fact is that, having an area of great natural wealth brings with it authentic works of art in the field of food. Traditional products such as cheese are of special interest in this area, just look at the quality of the 2 Denominations of Origin in the area: Idiazabal Cheese and Roncal Cheese.
- Camino de Santiago: The Camino de Santiago is in Navarra one of the gateways to the peninsula. Thus, as Orreaga Roncesvalles welcomes thousands of pilgrims who travel the so-called Camino Frances. More than 700 km separate this small and historic village in the Navarrese Pyrenees from Santiago de Compostela, the destination of the pilgrims. A journey that leads these people to discover the diversity of the Navarrese territory.
Where to sleep in the Navarre Pyrenees.
There is no greater pleasure than the welcome that the small and welcoming villages of the Navarrese Pyrenees offer us. In this sense, we advise you to let yourself be seduced by the families who have chosen to make their homes the perfect accommodation in the Navarrese Pyrenees. Local hosts, who will help us to make our stay one of the best adventures of our lives. In this sense we must say that it is not the first time that we talk about the rural houses of the Navarrese Pyrenees. 
We have already done so in previous publications. An example of this is the Agroturismo Mari Cruz, an accommodation that offers us a perfect approach for both families and couples. And thanks to its small orchard, its animals, its tree houses and its impressive personalized attention, they made us enjoy one of our best stays in the Navarre Pyrenees. A magical getaway. 
Close your eyes for a moment and imagine a snowy landscape, a small village under the mountain and the warmth of the fireplace on your skin. That is a brief summary of our stay in this Navarre lodging. An experience to which we must add the tree houses, sheep, donkeys, chickens, dogs and a breathtaking landscape. We never tire of repeating it: the rural houses represent the best type of accommodation in the Navarrese Pyrenees. Remember that you can make your reservations through our reservation center, here. 
What to see near the Navarre Pyrenees.
Near the Pyrenean valleys mentioned above, both in Navarre and in the French Basque Country, in Iparralde, we can find areas worth mentioning. We recommend that you take advantage of your trip to plan a route between these two territories. We are sure that you will love it. In this section we mention spaces located between the valleys of the Navarrese Pyrenees and the sea, corners of both Navarre and Gipuzkoa or Iparralde. 
- Foz de Arbaiun.
- Caves of Zugarramurdi.
- Lesaka.
- Euskal txerriak, Pierre Oteiza.
- Urepel.
- Castle of Javier.
- Holtzarte footbridge.
- Zubieta.
Location Navarre Pyrenees.
The Navarre Pyrenees occupies one of the softest stretches of the entire Pyrenees, one of the lowest altitude areas of the Pyrenees mountain range. And it is here, in the westernmost section of the Pyrenees, where this set of mountains begins to lose altitude as it approaches the sea. A space in which geography gives us magical corners of intense colors. Shades of green and blue never seen before. 
Navarre Pyrenees with the family.
Families are one of the groups that most demand the Navarre Pyrenees. A perfect place to disconnect from the daily routine and enjoy with our family. An ideal place for the youngest members of the family to enjoy the freedom that this incredible rural area gives us. A natural paradise, where its people, noble and welcoming, invite us to visit some of the most historic places in Navarra. We invite you to smell, touch and taste Navarra as a family, we encourage you to get to know this magical place with your family. 
Gastronomy of the Navarrese Pyrenees.
The Navarrese Pyrenees offers us to know its centenary traditions around the gastronomy. Customs of great weight, which have made the cuisine of the Navarrese Pyrenees a great representative of Navarre. The quality of local products such as cheese, mushrooms, mushrooms, milk, trout, lamb or beef make great dishes such as migas, lamb chops, curds or cheese cakes. A gastronomic plan that makes this rural place a must to visit. A popular cuisine to lick your fingers. 
Videos of the Navarre Pyrenees.
We encourage you to subscribe to our YouTube channel to enjoy videos of the Navarre Pyrenees. In this case, we leave you a video in which you can see the arms factory of Eugi under the snow, a magical picture. On the other hand, we recommend you to browse through the different videos on our YouTube channel, we are sure that more than one will catch your attention.
As you have seen, there are many places to see in the Navarre Pyrenees, amazing places that we recommend you to enjoy in person. In case you have any questions about what to see in the Navarre Pyrenees or where to sleep in the Navarre Pyrenees, we encourage you to use the comment system that you will find below these lines to let us know. We will try to respond as soon as possible. Ondo pass!
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