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Ochagavía town, Navarra

21 Barrio Labaria, Ochagavía, Navarra

Description

Ochagavía is a village in northeastern Navarra, not far from the border with France and the Irati Forest (one of the best-preserved beech and fir reserves in Europe). Highlights include the typical stone house bordering the Anduña river and the medieval bridge that spans it, the church of San Juan Evangelista and the Hermitage of Nuestra Señora de Muskilda with its conical roof.

Access & Transport

The village is 85km to the northeast of Pamplona, 1h15 drive or 1h45 by bus. The border with France at the mountain pass of Larrau is just 19km away.

Instructions & Recommendations

This activity is best combined with a walk in the Irati Forest, a visit of the village of Roncesvalles, or with Foz de Arbayún (35km to the south)

Meta review

The village is often shortlisted among the most beautiful in the region with the photo shot of the medieval houses lined up along the river a clear favorite. In terms of monuments, it is the Hermitage of Our Lady of Muskilda that draws the most reviews on the back of its excellent views and original tower with conical roof.

Environmental & Social

The only carbon footprint is that of your car if you drive there. Any amount spent there (F&B, accommodation) helps the local rural economy.

Conclusion

Ochagavía is a charming village in the foothills of the Spanish Pyrenees that will very much satisfy regional road trippers. Also a good area for cycling.

Key positive

Photogenic setting and houses

Key negative

Quite a drive to get there

Suitability

Accessible for visitors with reduced mobility but there are cobbled streets so assistance may be required

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

August 2024

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit

av. transport time:1h 15m

est. visit time:2h 15m

Sunlight based

Sunrise / early morningOk

MorningOk

Lunch timeOk

AfternoonOk

Sunset / eveningOk

Night – bef. midnightNo

Night – aft. midnightNo

Pricing
Free

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