Larraul

Aiztondo valley’s balcony

A natural viewpoint

Natural terrace halfway to the top of Murgil mountain, at an altitude of 240m. From the peaceful square there’s a beautiful panoramic view. The road to get to the village starts in Asteasu, with whom they shared the mayor’s office of Aiztondo valley until they separated in 1766.

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Larraul is a hidden treasure that holds a unique artistic jewel in Gipuzkoa: the Church of San Esteban (14th century). Behind its altarpiece, a 16th-century grisaille was discovered, a Romanist mural painting that simulates a classical architectural altarpiece, making it the only example of its kind in the territory. The heritage extends to the Ecomuseum, an ethnographic space that guards the memory of the Basque farmhouse, and to stunning buildings such as the Sorarrain Farmhouse. Besides, the fluvial environment preserves the memory of its early industrialization through the rehabilitated Txurigain Mill, a witness to the historical use of hydraulic power in the Usarrobi stream.

San Esteban church and its grisaille

It’s the oldest building in the village: from the 14th century, Gothic-Reinassance style. During some refurbishment works a 16th century grisaille was discovered behind the altarpiece, a Romanesque piece reflecting a sumptuous classical altarpiece. Painted with tempera by an unknown artist, is the only one of this style in Gipuzkoa. The arcade is also very interesting.

Larraul Ecomuseum

Ethnographic museum which shows the rural life and lifestyle in Basque farmhouses, with pieces about architecture, religion, sports or festivities: ploughs, spades, carts, tools, cooking pots...It can be visited upon request, scheduling the time of the visit in advance.

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Sorarrain farmhouse

Built in medieval times on the steep hillside of Usarrabi, it was rebuilt at the early 18th century. The three backside corridors were reused from a former farmhouse. Listed as Cultural Heritage site by the Basque Government.

Txurigain mill

Since the 14th century Larraul has used Usarrobi stream’s hydraulic force. There used to be different mills, as well as a forge and several limekilns. The renovated Txurigain mill, very close to Asteasu, is a good example of the beginning of industrialisation on the Basque Country. Everything can be visited through a walk around the area.