Bidania-Goiatz
Between Oria and Urola
Born thanks to the merge of two villages in the heart of Gipuzkoa, Bidania and Goiatz. Located on a peculiar plain at an altitude of 500m, strategically joining the Oria and Urola valleys, thus its development and rich cultural and historical heritage. It’s made of majestic scattered farmhourses and green fields, creating an ideal image.
538 habitantes
San Bartolome, 24th August
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Located in the geographical heart of Gipuzkoa, this village stands out for its architecture and historical significance. The Bidania Square surprises visitors with its tower-shaped Town Hall, while the center of Goiatz offers a traditional scene with its peculiar ‘fronton’ and the Aldekoetxea farmhouse. History flows from sites such as the Usarraga House, former seat of the General Assemblies of Gipuzkoa, and the archaeological site of the Hermitage of San Pedro.
Bidania square
Includes some of the village’s most majestic buildings. The town hall buiding is very special, as it has tower shape. The upper part, made of bricks, and a large coat of arms in the main facade stand out. Next to it, in the cobble stoned main square, we can find Ana Palace, a mansion where many films ave been filmed.
San Bartolome church
From the 19th century, it replaced an old church that was transformed first into a convent and later into a graveyard.
Goiatz
There’s roughly 1km between Bidania’s square and Goiatz’s square. The medieval origin Asuncion church and the priest’s house are located here. The fronton court has a surprising feature, as the restaurant’s entrance door is on the fronton’s main wall. Another interesting building in the square is the beautiful Aldekoetxea farmhouse, perfect example of Basque architecture.
The former Caja de Ahorros Provincial
The road between Tolosa and Azpeitia is divided as it reaches Bidania-Goiatz. At that point there’s the former Caja de Ahorros Provincial (provincial savings bank) building, with a large Gipuzkoa coat of arms, reminding us that we’re on the centre of the province. The left road takes us through Goiatz to Urraki pass, while the right road it goes down the Errezil pass. Both roads have outstanding views of the Hernio massif.
Usarraga house
It used to house the Extraordinary Assembly of Gipuzkoa (Juntas Particulares de Gipuzkoa) between 1445 and 1700, which took place whenever there were unexpected problems or had to be celebrated outside of the General Assembly (Juntas Generales).
San Pedro chapel
On the outskirts of Bidania, on Elola neighbourhood, in the middle of nature, we can find this small 17th century chapel. Very close to it, on Sanpedroburu hill, we can find the remains of the former San Pedro de Iromendi chapel. Findings show us that a community lived here since the year 700. It’s one of Gipuzkoa’s most important Middle Age site.
Aizkomita and Trintxera passes
In two of the three road accesses we can find arched bridges: the oldest one, from 1890, is Trintxera bridge, on the road coming from Errezil. On the road coming from Tolosa there’s Aizkomita bridge, built in 1923.
Urdapilleta: Basque pork and gourmet products
Euskal Txerri’s (Basque Pig) main trait is its big, droopy ears over the eyes to the nose, which are dragged while routing for fruit or eating fresh grass. Both the head and the rump are black. Free-roaming animals, and as their circle of life and curing period is preserved, high quality products are created.
Bidania-Goiatz, a stop on the Inland Route of the Way of St. James
The Inland Route of The Way of St. James passes through Tolosaldea on two different routes. Once finished the stage between Irun and Hernani, you have to choose between following the course of Oria river passing different towns, known as the ‘Royal Road’; or following the Saiatz mountain route. Both come together at Zegama, passing San Adrian tunnel.
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