BEAUTIFUL TOWNS
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The interior of the Basque Country is very beautiful and diverse. Within
a short distance we can find a range of entirely different landscapes and
natural settings: green valleys where one can hear the silence; steep mountains
and centenary woods brimming over with nature; towns where time seems to
have stopped still; lands of vineyards and wineries; and ancient churches
and shrines that testify to a glorious past.
Among the most noteworthy towns of the interior we could mention:
BISCAY
Gernika, with its oak tree full of symbolism for all Basques
Durango, famous for its Passion Monument and its impressive Church of Saint Mary
Elorrio, a medieval town with many monuments
GUIPUZCOA
Tolosa, famous for its exquisite bean stews and its lively carnivals
Bergara, with its excellent traditional sweets
Itziar and its Sanctuary
Astigarribia and its cider
ARABA
Labastida in
the heart of the eastern Llanada
Laguardia , a charming walled city of medieval origin
Salvatierra-Agurain , and its noteworthy wineries
NAVARRE
Estella , and its impressive artistic and historic heritage
Tudela, the capital of the Ribera Navarra
Olite and its spectacular Royal Palace
The Baztan valley, which is still almost untouched by human presence
Irulegi , a small town of Navarre, well known because of its wine with Designation of Origin
The Natural Area of Orgi, with its great Oakwood
FRENCH BASQUE COUNTRY
Sara, a beautiful town at the foot of Mount Larrun
St. Jean Pied de Port , one of the most beloved places in the Basque Country
