Baztan: Spain's Cultural Route of the Basque Tradition
Baztan is a municipality of Navarre located in northern Spain with a total land area of 145 square miles. It is wonderfully located in the Baztan Valley where sheep and wild horses graze on this land, pastures and orchards for apple, cherries, pear and peach grow. Tourists go to Baztan, Spain to witness the strong and rich Basque tradition and hotels are widely available to cater visitors on all season.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Baztan is during autumn season where tourists will have the chance to see Baztan valley covered in gold forests. Festivities in a Basque way are also a highlight that tourists should look forward. One of these is the Mushroom Festival happens in October and the Joaldunak Carnival in January where locals parade through streets of Baztan with their sheepskins, pointing hats and cowbells.
What to Do & Area Attractions
The most famous and a must have on everyone's itinerary is a photo shoot with the Baztan Valley. The Baztan Valley Viewpoint is where visitors will a wonderful view of Baztan and the Basque landscape. Gothic towers can also be visited. These are the towers of Jaureguizarrea and Zubieta which are fine examples of medieval era noble homes and mansions. There are different Baztan ES accommodations like the Posada Elbete, which is a 19th century building that offers rustic rooms and a relaxing choice for an overnight stay surrounded by gardens. It also features fire place, bar, restaurant and offer guests an organized tour to different area attractions. Guests looking for a tranquil stay must go for Hotel Baztan. Hotel Baztan is a 3-star accomodation known for excellent cleanliness and services. It has rooms decorated in warm colors, fully equipped and with complete amenities.