Navarra
Carlos III is to thank for the exceptional Palacio Real, which towers over the village. Back in Carlos’ day (early 15th century), the castle's inhabitants…
Must-see attractions in Navarra
Pamplona
Housed in a former medieval hospital, this superb museum has an eclectic collection of archaeological finds (including a number of fantastic Roman mosaics…
Pamplona
Pamplona’s cathedral stands on a rise just inside the city ramparts amid a dark thicket of narrow streets. The cathedral is a late-medieval Gothic gem…
Pamplona
The walls and bulwarks of the grand fortified citadel, the star-shaped Ciudadela, were built between 1571 and 1645 under the direction of King Felipe II…
Navarra
Around 9km northeast of Pamplona in the town of Alzuza, this impressive museum contains almost hundreds of impressive works by the renowned Basque…
Navarra
The good people of Navarra have appreciated the gift of grapes for a very long time, and this magnificent Roman-era nobleman's villa, which dates from…
Navarra
Surrounded by cornfields and brushed by wild flowers, the near-perfect octagonal Romanesque Santa María de Eunate, 5km east of Puente la Reina, is one of…
Monasterio de San Salvador de Leyre
Navarra
In the shadow of the Sierra de Leyre, this historic complex is packed with architectural treasures. Highlights include an 11th-century crypt containing…
Navarra
The Roman town of Andelos is battered, but its remote and peaceful setting gives it a special romance. The town, which reached its peak between the 1st…
Parque Natural de las Bárdenas Reales
Navarra
Established as a natural park in 1999 and as a UN Biosphere Reserve in 2000, the Bárdenas Reales is a desiccated landscape of blank tabletop hills, open…
Museo de la Viña y el Vino de Navarra
Navarra
This comprehensive museum takes visitors on a fascinating journey through wine and wine culture. Over three floors, English signage and interactive…
Roncesvalles Monastery Complex
Navarra
Roncesvalles' monastery complex contains a number of different buildings of interest, including the 13th-century Gothic-style Real Colegiata de Santa…
Navarra
This 10th-century castle, strategically located on the border between the kingdoms of Navarra and Aragón, is Javier's main attraction. Inside, there's a…
Navarra
Though this winery dates from 1891, the vineyards here have been providing wine to the royal families of Navarra since the 12th century. By calling ahead,…
Centro de Interpretación de las Fortificaciones de Pamplona
Pamplona
If these walls could talk. This excellent interpretation centre, located in the Fortín de San Bartolomé, explains the design and function of Pamplona's…
Pamplona
If you're not in town during the running of the bulls, you can get a dramatic sense of the action at this life-size bronze sculpture. Stretching 4m wide…
Santuario de San Miguel de Aralar
Navarra
The austere 9th-century Santuario de San Miguel de Aralar, which lies in the shadow of Monte Altxueta (1343m), is the area's main attraction. Despite its…
Navarra
These underground galleries, whose origin and use remain something of a mystery, contain a small museum giving a taste of medieval life (in Spanish). With…
Navarra
A protected Ramsar wetland site of international importance, the lakes and marshes that make up the Laguna de Pitillas provide a home for around 160…
Navarra
A rare example of Romanesque civil construction, the Palacio de los Reyes houses a museum with an intriguing collection of paintings by Gustavo de Maeztu…
Iglesia-Fortaleza de Santa María de Ujué
Navarra
Standing at the highest point in the village, this church of mixed Romanesque-Gothic style was completed in 1094. Aside from magnificent views over the…
Navarra
According to the Inquisition, these caves (also known as Cuevas de Las Brujas, or Caves of the Witches) were once the scene of evil debauchery. True to…
Navarra
Situated 11km north of Estella, near Abárzuza, is the Monasterio de Irantzu. This grand Cistercian abbey was built between the 12th and 14th centuries,…
Navarra
This lush park just south of the centre makes a pleasant escape from medieval monuments. The trickling Río Ega forms the southern boundary of the greenery…
Navarra
The Monasterio de Iratxe is 2.5km southwest of Estella, near Ayegui. This ancient Benedictine monastery has a lovely 16th-century plateresque cloister and…
Navarra
This beautiful virgin forest, popular for its beech trees and peaceful waterways and accessible via a system of well-marked trails, is one of the best…
Navarra
Playing on the flying-broomstick theme of La Cueva de Zugarramurdi, this Zugarramurdi museum is a fascinating dip into the mysterious cauldron of…
Iglesia de San Pedro de la Rúa
Navarra
This 12th-century church is the most important monument in Estella. Its cloisters are Navarra's finest Romanesque sculptural work.
Navarra
Overlooking the town from its hilly perch near the eastern end of Calle Mayor, the Iglesia de San Miguel is a striking architectural work that was built…
Navarra
The 11th-century Monasterio de la Oliva, 2km from Carcastillo, which is southeast of Olite, was founded by Cistercian monks and is still functioning as a…
Navarra
The 13th-century Gothic Real Colegiata de Santa María, a good example of Navarran Gothic architecture, contains a much-revered, silver-covered statue of…
