Founded over two thousand years ago by the Roman consul Pompey, on the site of a Basque village, Pamplona became the capital of the Kingdom of Navarre. A stroll through its streets reveals a history that extends far beyond the San Fermín festival, uncovering a first-rate heritage, most notably its Renaissance walls, declared a National Monument and a Site of Cultural Interest. Its extensive historical and cultural legacy, both tangible and intangible, blends seamlessly with its vibrant spaces and a wide range of cutting-edge cultural offerings. With its welcoming people, verdant surroundings, and deep-rooted traditions, Pamplona always manages to move those who visit.
THE MEDUKILLO CAVE: MEMORY AND TERRITORY.
In the municipality of Astitz, just a few minutes from Lekunberri, lies the Mendukillo Cave, which reveals the caverns of the Aralar mountain range. It is one of the most unique natural and heritage sites in the Basque Country, a symbol that combines territory, nature, history, science, and sustainable tourism. Like a cyclist, water has carved its path, this time underground, revealing an unknown world. For years, it was used by shepherds as a natural stable, and today it is a symbol of sustainable and accessible tourism, an educational space. It is surrounded by a beech forest of great ecological value, boasts a rich megalithic heritage, and offers routes of all kinds. It is a spectacular destination in every sense.
