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Navarra is a land of astonishing diversity, a 'kingdom' of contrasts that extends from the majesty of the Pyrenees to the arid plains of the banks of the Ebro. In the north, the intense green of its valleys and the lushness of the Irati Forest, one of the largest beech-fir forests in Europe, offer an idyllic landscape. In the south, the landscape is radically transformed into the Bardenas Reales, a semi-desert area of overwhelming beauty. Its capital, Pamplona, is a quiet and green city that every July explodes into an explosion of universal celebration with the Sanfermines. Navarra is also a land of passage and history, a fundamental stage of the Camino de Santiago, dotted with monasteries, castles and medieval towns with a special charm. Visiting Navarra is discovering landscapes that seem to be from different continents in a few kilometers, enjoying cuisine based on the excellent vegetables from its garden and feeling the history of an ancient kingdom.
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The festivals in Navarra are an explosion of life on the street, where music, gastronomy and ancestral traditions are the protagonists. The Sanfermines are its maximum expression, but there is much more.
From July 6 to 14.
One of the most famous festivals in the world. It begins with the 'Chupinazo' on the 6th. Every morning at 8:00 the 'Encierro' is celebrated, a race of young men in front of the bulls. For 9 days, the city experiences 24 hours of uninterrupted partying with music, giants and big heads, and an incredible atmosphere.
February.
An ancient and very authentic carnival. In Lantz, the bandit Miel Otxin is captured and burned. In Ituren and Zubieta, the 'Joaldunak' parade ringing their enormous cowbells to awaken nature and scare away evil spirits.
End of April or beginning of May.
A festival that pays tribute to the ancient trade of almadieros, who transported wood from the Pyrenees along the river. Several almadias (log rafts) descend the Esca River in a very colorful and popular event.
December 24.
The mythological character who brings Christmas gifts in Navarra and the Basque Country. A good-natured chickadee that comes down from the mountains to announce the winter solstice. Its parade through the streets of towns and cities is a magical moment.
Navarrese gastronomy is a product cuisine, based on the extraordinary quality of the vegetables from the 'Ribera garden', the meats from its mountains and the influence of Basque cuisine on the 'pintxo' culture.
The jewel in the crown. Try the Asparagus from Navarra (white, thick and tender), the Piquillo Peppers from Lodosa (small, red and wood-roasted), and the Artichoke from Tudela.
As in the Basque Country, going for pintxos is a tradition, especially in the old town of Pamplona. Estafeta Street and Plaza del Castillo are nerve centers.
A tasty stew of chopped lamb, cooked in a sauce based on peppers, tomato and garlic. A comforting dish full of flavor.
A traditional recipe based on crumbled cod, cooked with a sauce of peppers, tomato, garlic and potato. It is a versatile dish that can be eaten as a tapa or as a main dish.
Trout from the rivers of the Pyrenees, opened and grilled with a slice of Serrano ham inside. A simple and delicious combination.
Two cheeses with Designation of Origin. Roncal, made with raw 'latxa' sheep's milk, is intense and slightly spicy. Idiazabal (shared with the Basque Country) can be found natural or smoked.
The most representative liquor of Navarra. It is a reddish digestive drink made by macerating sloes (the fruit of the blackthorn) in aniseed brandy. Served cold.
Navarra is famous for its rosé wines, traditionally made from Grenache grapes using the 'bleeding' method. They are fresh, fruity wines with an intense and characteristic color. It also produces excellent red (Tempranillo, Graciano) and white (Chardonnay) wines.
'Mamia' or curd is a traditional dessert made with curdled sheep's milk, similar in texture to yogurt or flan. Served cold with honey or sugar.
Cylinders of thin and crispy dough, fried and filled with pastry cream. A classic dessert for celebrations.
A powerful dessert from the time of the massacre. Cakes made with lard, bread dough and pork rinds. They are dense and very tasty.
A typical artisanal sweet from the northern area, made with an almond and yolk dough.
The most important pilgrimage route in Europe enters the peninsula through Roncesvalles, leaving an immense heritage and cultural legacy as it passes through Navarra.
Included in the group of 'Primary and mature beech forests of the Carpathians and other regions of Europe' for their exceptional ecological value.
Declared a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO for its unique landscape and semi-desert ecosystem.
Spring (April-June) and Autumn (September-October) are the best times, with ideal temperatures to explore the entire community, from the Bardenas to the Pyrenees. Autumn in the Irati Jungle is a spectacle of color. Summer is ideal to enjoy the mountains, although in the Ribera it can be quite hot. And of course, early July if you want to live the unique experience of the Sanfermines.
Navarra has a great climatic diversity. On the same day you may need warm clothing in the Pyrenees and light clothing in the Ribera. If you visit Pamplona during Sanfermines, it is essential to book accommodation well in advance and be prepared for massive crowds. Access to some areas of the Irati Forest and the Bardenas Reales may be regulated in high season to control capacity.
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One of the most famous festivals in the world. It begins with the 'Chupinazo' on the 6th. Every morning at 8:00 the 'Enc
An ancient and very authentic carnival. In Lantz, the bandit Miel Otxin is captured and burned. In Ituren and Zubieta, t
A festival that pays tribute to the ancient trade of almadieros, who transported wood from the Pyrenees along the river.
The mythological character who brings Christmas gifts in Navarra and the Basque Country. A good-natured chickadee that c
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