Pagoeta Natural Park

Mount Pagoeta (678 m) rises over the villages of Aia and Laurgain (Gipuzkoa), and occupies one of the northern foothills of the Ernio-Gatzume Massif. The coastal towns of Zarautz and Orio, which attract many tourists, are barely 10 km to the north as the crow flies.

Category:

Natural parks

Municipalities:

Gipuzkoa: Aia, Zestoa, Zarautz.

Information:

Iturraran Parketxea
Phone: 943 835 389
E-mail: iturraran@gipuzkoa.net

Servicios:

Datos de interés:

The small garden of Gipuzkoa. Pagoeta natural park. Balance between the natural environment and the human environment.

Located near the picturesque town of Zarautz, the Pagoeta Nature Reserve invites you to discover a humanised landscape of rural and farmed areas, with the majestic Mount Pagoeta at its heart, towering over the charming rural towns of Aia and Laurgain (Gipuzkoa). It takes its name from the 678-metre Pagoeta, part of the Gipuzkoa coastal mountain range.

A natural and cultural paradise.

Nature and history come together to offer a unique experience in the Pagoeta Nature Reserve. The Parketxe Iturraran, housed in a farmhouse dating from the 15th century, is home to a Nature School and a Visitor Centre. You can enjoy a fascinating ethnographic exhibition on rural life and walk through an impressive botanical garden.

In the park you will also find the Agorregi forge, dating back to the 15th century, and the elurzuloak, where you can learn about the old techniques of cold conservation. For history lovers, Pagoeta has important prehistoric remains, such as dolmens (Otagain, Olarteta, Zaingo), burial mounds (Muzin, Arreta) and cave sites (Erratia and Amalda in the Alzoralas valley).

Marvel at the unique beauty of indigenous livestock such as the Betizu cow and the Pottoka horse, which will add a special experience to your visit.

Trees, the result of reforestation since 1956, cover the northern slope of the park. Under this canopy, the yew tree is often found, giving the undergrowth a special charm.

Come and enjoy the magic of the Pagoeta Nature Reserve, a place where nature and history meet to give you a truly unforgettable experience.

Interpretation centre:

Address: Iturraran · Aia (Gipuzkoa)
Phone: +34 943 835 389
Email: iturraran@gipuzkoanatura.eus

Hiking Walk through the small garden next to the Basque Coast.

Despite being small, the Pagoeta Natural Park is an interesting place to go hiking. Its network of trails allows you to discover rural landscapes and farmhouses, deciduous forests and historical monuments. There are routes and itineraries for families, routes that are not too difficult and that will take you through meadows and woods. For the more adventurous, there are routes to Mount Pagoeta. There are also historical routes that will take you to the Agorregi ironworks, the prehistoric dolmens and the ice houses.

Walking along the trails, you can observe the diverse native fauna, such as the Betizu cow and Pottoka horse, and enjoy the rich biodiversity of the undergrowth, where yew is abundant.

Equipped with maps and specific signposts, the Pagoeta Nature Reserve guarantees a safe and enriching hiking experience. Discover nature at its purest!

The following are 2 routes to explore this natural space:

SL-Gi 4001 Agorregi. Iron and water: On the road to the famous Agorregi forge, still in operation, you can see nature's power adapted to human needs. In other words, sustainable technology introduced four centuries ago. This is an ideal itinerary for the whole family. The botanical garden is home to a large number of species, both native and exotic.
- Circular
- Difficulty: Easy route
- Distance: 3,7 Km
- Elevation Change: 131 m positive
- Track: https://www.wikiloc.com/hiking-trails/pagoeta-sl-gi-4001-agorregi-burnia-eta-ura-hierro-y-agua-121233219
SL - GI 4002 Fauna trail: We will see Pottoka horses, Betizus cows, roe deer, deer... The first two are endangered breeds, living witnesses to the domestication of wild animals. Something the whole family will love, especially the children. The route passes through both natural and planted forests, and the Laurgain shrine is an example of the protection of the environment.
- Circular
- Difficulty: Easy route
- Distance: 5,8 Km
- Elevation Change: 270 m positive

The essence of txakoli Explore vineyards and savour Basque tradition.

Txakoli is a traditional Basque wine made from white grapes and produced in different areas of the Basque coast and in the interior of Alava, under three different Denominations of Origin. It is characterised by its freshness and slight acidity on the palate.

There is no better way to immerse yourself in the world of Txakoli than to take a stroll through the vineyards along the coast, taking advantage of the proximity of Pagoeta and learning all the secrets of the production process.

The doors to the wineries, vineyards and their daily activities are open in Aia, a town close to the Pagoeta Natural Park.

Visiting some of the family wineries that belong to the Getaria Txakoli C.R.D.O. (Denomination of Origin) will help you understand their work and history. Some of these experiences include pintxos and Txakoli tasting.

Geoturism on the Basque Coast Just a stone's throw from Pagoeta is this geological jewel.

Can you imagine being able to travel back through 60 million years of the Earth's history? It may sound remote and far away, but the truth is that the 13 kilometres of cliffs between the towns of Mutriku, Deba and Zumaia, are a good starting point to discover and learn about some of the most important episodes of the troubled history of our planet.

You will probably have heard of the word flysch. You may also be familiar with the word karst. It doesn't make any difference. They are two geological terms and concepts closely linked to the landscape that characterises our territory and that will accompany you on your journey along the Basque Coast. Immerse yourself in a natural paradise that elegantly blends sea and mountains, a region that combines a geological heritage of international importance with a unique culture and gastronomy that is second to none.

More information at: www.geoparkea.eus