What to see and do in Ochagavia, beautiful towns in Navarra

If you are a photography fan, in your tourist trip through Navarra it is essential that you visit Ochagavía, at the feet of the Pyrenees. And if not, too.

ochagavia has the reputation of being the most beautiful town of the Navarrese Pyrenees, a result of its long history and the special care that its inhabitants take to maintain its external appearance.

One of the most beautiful images you can take away from a trip to Navarra es reach Ochagavia at sunset, when the sunlight highlights the facades of the houses that follow one another on the banks of the Anduña River.

Where is Ochagavia in Navarra

ochagavia you find it north of Salazar Valley, northeast of the Navarrese Pyrenees.

At the confluence of the Zatoia and Anduña rivers, its physiognomy is marked when it is crossed by the latter and by the lush beech and wild pine forests that surround the town.

In fact, ochagavia is located next to the limits of the Irati Forest, One natural landscapes most beautiful you can see in Navarre.

From the proximity of Ochagavia to the aforementioned Pyrenees nature reserve, serves as an example of the fact that it is in this town where the Irati Jungle Interpretation Center.

The best things to see and do in Ochagavia in Navarra

when you get to ochagaviaFrom the first moment you will feel the passage of history through its streets and beautiful houses.

Indeed, the first references of the history of Ochagavia They date back to the 11th century.

The great attraction of its visit of Ochagavia is to enjoy the beauty of your country architecture.

Stone and slate houses in Ochagavia

In this nice village, with picturesque stone houses covered by steep gabled or hipped slate roofs.

Some houses combine whitewashed areas and exposed stone on their facades; In others you can only see the stone.

Palatial homes in Ochagavia

Among them there are several palatial house from the 18th and 19th centuries.

You will also see the noble stone shields their emblazoned houses, and the beautiful balconies and always flowery windows. And all very careful.

In your step you not only have to travel both shores of the Anduña River, crossing the stone bridge of medieval origin, but you must enter through the narrow streets that surround the building of the town hall.

From there you will reach the Church of Saint John the Evangelist, whose origins date back to the 12th century, inside which there are three renaissance altarpieces XNUMXth century.

In short, a very beautiful town to walk around and enjoy taking photographs.

More Photos of Ochagavia in Navarra

To encourage you to visit it, here you have more photos of Ochagavia, very nice town of the Navarrese Pyrenees.

Map: how to get to Ochagavia

ochagavia It is an hour away by car north of the city of Pamplona, in the Salazar Valley across Pyrenees of Navarra.