Ibarra

A village linked to its ‘piparra’

Homegrown quality

Small rural village surrounded by cultivated areas, most of them cultivating the famous piparra or pepper. Old farmhouses remain, reminding us of how life used to be in the past.

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In the center of Ibarra, the Arane Farmhouse (16th century) remains faithful to its origins as a key center to produce the famous piparra pepper. The Church of San Bartolomé presides over the main square with its imposing 1780 bell tower, flanked by the historic Txontxo House. You cannot miss the old laundry house, a symbol of daily life from times past, or the Azkue and Etxezarreta farmhouses.

Arane farmhouse

Beautiful 16th century farmhouse in the centre of Ibarra, with its original image. Of course, the main activity is the production of ‘piparra’ (pepper), from which a high quality paprika is made.

San Bartolome church

Located on the town hall square, it was built between 1550 and 1587. Of Gothic-Reinassance style, the bell tower, built in 1780, deserves a special mention. Also in the square we can find Txontxo house, which has traits of Basque buildings of the 17th century.

Izaskun chapel

Located on the beautiful neighbourhood of the same name on the slopes of Uzturre mountain, from the 14th century. It’s been source of dispute between Tolosa and Ibarra. Next to it there’s a picnic area and two restaurants.

Former lavadero (washing place)

One of the most iconic places in Ibarra. Built on the foundation of a former watering hole.

Azkue and Etxezarreta farmhouses

Azkue, originally from the 16th century, is one of Ibarra’s oldest farmhouses. It took the actual appearance on the 18th century, with a triangle shaped facade where the Barroque coat of arms and a large solar clock are placed. Going up we can find Etxezarreta farmhouse. In this hill the first neighbourhood of Ibarra was located in the 13th century, together with the first church and graveyard.