Sakana

Nestled between the Aralar, Urbasa and Andía mountain ranges lies a corridor of meadows and forests of oak and beech trees that seems to breathe history. Here, the landscape is both observed and felt: the Burunda-Arakil river winds through the region and the rocks of Mount Beriain, or San Donato, silently watch over the valley. Sakana is a region to be discovered on foot and by looking closely, where the ancient Roman road from Bordeaux to Astorga and the Camino de Santiago Primitivo intertwine with nature, allowing the identity of the mountains and the memory of its villages to speak for themselves.

What to see in Sakana?

Sakana is best discovered step by step: amongst green meadows, ancient stones and streets brimming with stories that feel alive.

• Mount Aralar and the Urbasa-Andía mountain ranges: Protected areas where forests and crags create the perfect setting for observation and peaceful walks.
• Mount Beriain (San Donato): The peak that dominates the region, a visual landmark that defines the landscape and accompanies the visitor at every turn.
• Urban heritage: Strolling through our squares and streets takes you past fountains, churches and 18th-century houses bearing coats of arms, witnesses to the traditional architecture that lives on.
• Route of the dolmens and ancient oaks: In the surroundings of Etxarri Aranatz, prehistoric stones and majestic centuries-old oaks connect us with the enduring passage of time.
• Plazaola Greenway: A former railway line that now invites you to walk or cycle through beech forests, enjoying the peaceful landscape.
• Bernoa Trail and Botanical Route: Paths that combine biodiversity and historical memory, revealing how the people of the region have used these routes for centuries.