Orexa
A hidden treasure
This hidden tiny village is located at over 400m altitude and surrounded by mountains, and from here Malloas located at Aralar Mountain Range can be seen. A luxury to enjoy peace and nature.
108 habitantes
Santa Cruz, 3rd May
Qué ver en Orexa
Basque culture can be felt in every corner of Orexa. In its square, farmhouses made of stone and masonry surround the Parish of Santa Cruz, a Renaissance temple that sits next to the Segoretxe house and its 1850 sundial. Local pride is personified in the Sculpture of Orixe, dedicated to the poet Nicolás Ormaetxea, whose verses invite visitors to keep the unique spirit of the village alive.
Orixe sculpture
Sculpture of the poet Nicolas Ormaetxea «Orixe», in which one of his verses is mentioned: «…geroak esan beza: erri bat izan zan, edota aire emaiogun untan iraun dezan» (let the future say: it once was a town, or let’s give it air so it continues to be one)
Parroquia de Santa Cruz
16th century church, with a Reinassance style interior. Next to the church, at Segoretxe house, there's a sundial from 1850.
Snacks: cheese and dairy products
Oihan txiki cooperative produces sheep and goat cheese, milk and milk curd. Local products that can be tasted at the local restaurant: Orexako Ostatua.
Farmhouses
It’s worth going for a walk around the village, where you’ll find farmhouses made of stone and masonry, while enjoying outstanding panoramic views.
Unbeatable view from Urkieta
Beautiful mountain (866m) with a wonderful view of Aralar Mountain Range from its pointy peak. The climb starts at Basabe cliff and passes through lovely forests.
Orexa
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