Ultzamaldea

Amidst open meadows and slopes covered in beech forests, the River Ulzama carves out a landscape where nature and the human touch coexist in profound tranquillity. In this region, secluded valleys and villages built of ashlar stone create a serene atmosphere, where daily life adapts to the rhythm of the landscape. Ultzamaldea is a place with deep-rooted traditions. Streams murmur along the paths, ancient towers watch in silence, and the identity of the Navarrese Mountains is evident in every contour of the land. 

What to see in Ultzamaldea?

Ultzamaldea brings together nature, heritage and traditions in a landscape of great harmony.

• Monastery of Santa María de Yarte (Itza): A 12th-century Romanesque complex declared a Site of Cultural Interest, situated in a setting of great scenic value.  
• Echaide Tower (Anue): A medieval defensive tower reflecting the strategic importance of these valleys as areas of control and surveillance.  
• Lantz: A town known for one of the oldest and most unique carnivals in Europe, featuring the character of Miel Otxin.  
• Ultzama Valley: A natural area dominated by beech and oak forests, with a notable tradition of livestock farming and mycology.  
• Atetz Flysch: A geological formation that allows one to observe the evolution of the terrain through its rock strata.  
• Esku Dantza of Olagüe: A traditional dance that forms part of the region’s intangible cultural heritage.