Casa rural Nemesio Etxea (Iturmendi, Spain)

About Nemesio Etxea

Nemesio is located in Iturmendi, in the Sakana Valley. This pre-pyrenaic valley is surrounded by the mountains of Beriain, Urbasa-Andía, Aralar..., an exceptional place to enjoy nature and tranquility (walks, local produce, gastronomy...) and also for those who prefer other kinds of activities they can choose from mountain biking, horse riding, caving, paragliding, trekking, etc. Iturmendi, with just 400 inhabitants, has the advantages of a small town: tranquility, little danger for the little ones and many handy choices of having a good time like the children´s playground, swimming pool, sheltered frontón, forests... Guys! Do not forget the rackets, balls, footballs, skates and bicycles!!! If you are interested in culture, you cannot avoid to immerse in the magical atmosphere that you get here, by knowing the 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 made the fantastic cheese of our sandwiches and snacks? 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.