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NEMESIOETXEA

                                                          Estafeta street, 25- 31810 Navarra
                                                             948469134 // 644555328                                                

              WELCOME TO CASA RURAL NEMESIO    UCR 01017

Casa rural Nemesio, built in 1900, has been handed down through generations. Its last refurbishment took place in 2004, giving it its present look.

Famili  Galartza Urdanitz.

Casa Rural Nemesio is situated in Iturmendi, in the Sakana Valley. This pre-pyrenaic valley is surrounded by the Natural Parks of Urbasa-Andía, Aralar and others. It is an exceptional place to enjoy nature and tranquility (walks, local produce, gastronomy...) and also for those who prefer other kinds of activities can choose from mountain biking, horse riding, caving, paragliding, trekking, etc.

Iturmendi, with just 400 inhabitants, has the advantages of a small town: tranquility and freedom for the little ones and there are many other choices for having a good time like the children´s playground, sheltered frontón, swimming pool, forests... Guys! Do not forget the rackets, balls, footballs, skates and bycicles!!!

If you are interested in culture, you cannot avoid immersing in the magical atmosphere that you find here, where you will discover ancient legends and stories (Lamias, Gentiles, Teodosio de Goñi, etc.). Also taking part in the different customs and traditions (carnivals, processions, Maiatza, autumn fair, cattle and craft fairs.)

How did our ancestors manage to get electricity? How is the fantastic cheese we use in our sandwiches and snacks made? To find out, you can visit a hydroelectric mill, or learn the craftsmanship of cheese and its derivatives.

And, thanks to good road network, you can get to Pamplona or Vitoria in just 30 minutes.

THE HOUSE

The house is placed in the urban area, 100 meters from the Arrano Beltza Square.

Capacity for 6 persons.

Pets admitted, with prior warning.

• Living Room:  Fireplace, desk, 3 seater sofa, armchair, TV set, VHS, DVD player, games and local information.  
• Full y equiped kitchen: Kitchenware, tableware and electrical appliances.
• Bedrooms:   a) Bedroom with two single 105 cms beds (one of them is electrically articulated) plus a sofa-bed (135 cms)       b) Double bedroom (135 cms)       c) Wardrobes
• Bathroom: Spacious and adapted with handles and seat in shower.
• Garden: Vegetable garden, henhouse, and a rest area.

Casa rural Nemesio,  will provide you with everything including bedlinen and towels. Wi-fi available and information freely provided to visitors. Every room with access to garden. We offer firewood, oak and birch at 2 euros per basket.

TARIFFS:

RESERVATIONS CAN BE MADE BY PHONE CALL OR E-MAIL

Check-in: 12:00 PM

Check-out: 10:00 AM

Tariffs: (valid until december 2014)

 Price per person/per night

 Seasolan: 20 Euros

 Christmas: 20 Euros

Groups of 5-6 people, reduced tariff of 5€ per night.

 Children under 5 yars of age:  Free

LANDSCAPE:

Thanks to our humid climate, the surroundings delight us with magical landscapes, which go from a fresh green in spring and summer to browns, reds, yellows in autumn, and become a white coat in winter.

The gastronomy, deeply rooted in traditions, the tranquility and harmony with the environment, make this an ideal place for rest as well as for enjoying outdoor activities at any time of the year.

Places of interest

• NATURAL PARK OF URBASA-ANDIA
• NATURAL PARK OF ARALAR
• NATURAL PARK OF AITZGORRI
• SARABE VALLEY
• FIELDS OF SAN PEDRO AND DANTZALEKU OAK FOREST

                            Natural park of Urbasa-Andia

Urbasa stands gaining height from the valley, and there is a web of galleries, caves, chasms, where underground water runs. Nowadays we can find more than 750 of these formations, some of them suitable for descent and exploring whilst others still remain unspoiled.

Some of the places to visit are:-

The Enchanted forest

Route of the Dolmens, of the fountains, and of the sheperds

Caves: Cristinos, Lamiatutu, Basanziturri, Noriturri

Natural Reserve of Urederra

Thousand year old trees

Balcony of Pilatos

Andía is the natural extension of the mountain of Urbasa. This great plateau, known as Zunbeltz, or Lizarraga, possess fields alternating with birch forests, forming the natural circus and the source of the river Urederra.

Nearby, just a few kms away from the road (NA120) we can find the remains of a Roman road, which went from Valdega to Arakil. The peak of this mountain range is Beriain.

                             Beriain

Peak at 1.494 m altitude, located in the Natural Park of Andía, with a steep slope of more than 1.000m, also known as a vertical kilometer.

Its highest peak towers over the Sakana Valley (aka The Burunda Corridor). This mountain range finishes in Ihurbain with a height of 1.420 m where we see the great “Crevice of Ihurbain”, and can watch the majestic overflowing waterfall that goes down wildly through its crevice after the rain.

Vertical kilometre. Every year the race of “Vertical Kilometer of Beriain” is celebrated which counts towards the championship in the Basque Country.

Also, Beriain has a chapel in its uppermost part, with the same name, which was first cited in the year 1642.

NATURAL PARK OF ARALAR

This park belongs to Guipuzcoa and Navarra, and it is very important for the sheperdment during springtime and summertime, as well as for its megalithic patrimony, ecological value and its extension.

At the top of the Aralar mountain we find the sanctuary and legends of San Miguel. A refuge here provides visitors the opportunity to taste a typical dish and enjoy the superb views over the Valley of Sakana, Beriain and the Natural Park of Urbasa.

The pastures predominate over the highest parts of the mountain with its warm temperatures in summer, and are inhabited by herds of latxa sheep, mares, cows and donkeys.

The park is also full of wild fauna like the alpine triton, nival rat, wild boar, wild cat, etc.

PLACES TO VISIT

Sanctuary of San Miguel

The “Guardetxe” (House of the park ranger)

Route of the Dolmens

Peaks: Irumugarrieta (1.431m), Putterri (1.431m), Igaratza (1'270 m), Balerdi (1.195m)

NATURAL PARK OF AITZGORRI

At 1.428m of altitude, take in the breathtaking views of landscapes and the surrounding mountain peaks of Urbasa-Andia, Aralar and the fields of Urbiola.

The peak also named Aitzgorri has a trek up the mountain of medium level difficulty and mountaineers that climb up this mountain usually repeat the climb.

This park is crossed by a Roman road which is well conserved.

SARABE

This tiny valley submerged between thousand year old oaks, chestnut trees and green pastures and bordering with Iturmendi, has a natural fortressed wall to one side where some of the Basque mythology is kept.

There is also a spectacular walk for the sights and sounds of nature and tasting of artesanal products in a local farm.

FIELDS OF SAN PEDRO

These fields hold centenary oaks worth visiting. The chapel with the same name San Pedro, was a place of celebration. Here was crowned the first king of Navarra, Garcia Ximenez in the year 717. It´s a magical place, especially for walks, biking, horse riding, and running etc.

FESTIVALS

Santa Agueda - 5^th February

Carnavales – the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday, Easter

Maiatza – Iturmendi, 1^st May

San Miguel – Iturmendi, 8^th May

San Juan - 24^th June

San Pedro – Altsasua, 29^th June

San Fermines – Pamplona, 6^th July

Local Fiestas – Iturmendi, 13^th July

Aitzaga – Iturmendi, 15^th August

Cattle Fair - 3^rd Sunday of October

OFFERS

From Casa Rural Nemesio, we propose distinct holidays with outdoor activities throughout the year. All activities are led by accredited guides, with materials and insurance.

Whether with family, individually, with friends or couples can choose from various activities. Some of the activities we provide for you to enjoy our valley include horse riding, paragliding over the valley, discovering our special places by foot, looking down on the towns from the peaks of our natural parks, biking through the mountain range, descents into caves and chasms or climbing the rocky walls where vultures and other birds live.

We will provide you with detailed information on each of these activities and how to organise a combined day activity. Also, we offer advice on timetables, levels of difficulty, pricing, minimum age group, and any specific requirements.

ACTIVITIES:

1. ERROTAIN - HORSE RIDING
2. BAIZA PARAGLIDING
3. MOUNTAIN BIKE RENTAL
4. GUIDED VISIT TO THE SARABE FARM
5. SAKANA EXPERIENCE – Climbing, Caving, Trekking, ParaSailing

ERROTAIN - HORSE RIDING

• through oak and birch forests
• routes through the natural park of Urbasa-Andia
• get to know this beautiful animal

¡¡GO - SLOW - TROT – GALLOP¡¡

BAIZA PARAGLIDING

• paragliding activity and courses
• fly over the Sakana valley and descend into Iturmendi, just 200 m away from Casal Rural Nemesio

¡¡FLYING IS FREEDOM¡¡

MOUNTAIN BIKE RENTAL

• pedalling through oak and birch forests, discover dolmens and chasms
• Ernesto your guide prepares bikes for riding and for all age groups equipped with a first aid kit
• GPS guided tours available, or if preferred our local guide Ernesto will lead you along paths and to sights that will sharpen your senses!

¡¡PEDAL GET TO KNOW US¡¡

GUIDED VISIT TO THE SARABE FARM

Taste artesanal products at the farm and learn other interesting ways of living.

In the Sarabe valley after tasting the farm produce, once you have visited the landscape, listened to its mythology and history and have watched the animals that live on this farm, a farm of over 100 years old....

¡¡GOOD TASTE IN YOUR MOUTH – BON APPET