Selva de Irati


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-preserved forest parks in all of Europe.


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1. Real Colegiata de Santa María

8.05 MILES

The 13th-century Gothic Real Colegiata de Santa María, a good example of Navarran Gothic architecture, contains a much-revered, silver-covered statue of…

2. Roncesvalles Monastery Complex

8.06 MILES

Roncesvalles' monastery complex contains a number of different buildings of interest, including the 13th-century Gothic-style Real Colegiata de Santa…

3. La Citadelle

12.74 MILES

From the top of rue de la Citadelle, a rough cobblestone path ascends to the massive citadel itself, from where there's a spectacular panorama of the town…

4. Walled Town

12.81 MILES

Though modern St-Jean has expanded considerably, during medieval times the entire town was enclosed by defensive ramparts guarding France's southwestern…

5. Prison des Évêques

12.84 MILES

Dating back to the 14th century, this vaulted cellar served as the town jail after 1795, as a military lock-up in the 19th century, then as a place of…

6. Église St-Étienne de Baïgorry

16.07 MILES

The lovely church of St-Étienne was built in the 11th century using the red stone of the nearby Arradoy, and is in the Roman-Byzantine style. It's notable…

7. Fundación-Museo Jorge Oteiza

22.78 MILES

Around 9km northeast of Pamplona in the town of Alzuza, this impressive museum contains almost hundreds of impressive works by the renowned Basque…

8. Monasterio de San Salvador de Leyre

24.18 MILES

In the shadow of the Sierra de Leyre, this historic complex is packed with architectural treasures. Highlights include an 11th-century crypt containing…