Foz de Arbayún
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Description
Foz de Arbayún is a 6km-long canyon, at times nearly 400m deep excavated by the Salazar River in the limestone rock of the Sierra de Leyre in eastern Navarra. The area is a natural reserve hosting a large population of vultures and eagles.
Access & Transport
The canyon is 50km east of Pamplona, off the NA-178 between Lumbier and Navascués. There are parking spaces at the Mirador de Iso.
Instructions & Recommendations
The most accessible point of view is from "Mirador de Iso". Foz de Lumbier, another canyon, is only a 20mins drive away.
Environmental & Social
Green attraction with minimal human footprint
Conclusion
The Gorges of Arbayún are a feast for the eyes and deserve to be explored more than a few minutes from a fixed viewpoint. A highly recommended stop for road trippers exploring Navarra.
Key positive
Visually stunning
Key negative
Lack of infrastructure beside the mirador
Suitability
The mirador is accessible (right next to the car park) but not the various hiking paths
About this Rating
TYPE
Desktop
RESEARCHED IN
August 2024
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:0h 45m
est. visit time:1h 15m
Sunrise / early morningOk
MorningOk
Lunch timeOk
AfternoonOk
Sunset / eveningOk
Night – bef. midnightNo
Night – aft. midnightNo