From Iturrieta
28 km
By car
25 min
Monumental
Unique Romanesque
Market
Every Thursday
Estella-Lizarra: The City of the Ega
Estella-Lizarra is a monumental city that was born by and for the Camino de Santiago. Located just 25 minutes from Casa Rural Iturrieta, it is known as the 'Toledo of the North' for the density and quality of its artistic heritage, especially its civil and religious Romanesque architecture.
Strolling through Estella is like stepping back to the height of medieval splendour. The Palace of the Kings of Navarra, the only example of civil Romanesque architecture in the province, and the Church of San Pedro de la Rúa with its unfinished cloister are essential stops. But Estella is not just stone; its lively Thursday market and its walks along the River Ega make it a vibrant and welcoming city.
Practical information
Palace of the Kings
It is the only civil Romanesque palace in Navarra. Don't miss the capital depicting the battle between Roland and the giant Ferragut.
San Pedro de la Rúa
Climb the long stairway to visit the church and its Romanesque cloister, one of the sculptural jewels of the city.
Thursday Market
If your stay falls on a Thursday, don't miss the traditional market in the Plaza de los Fueros. Ideal for buying local produce.
Roast Suckling Pig
The gastronomic speciality of Estella. A wood-oven roasted suckling pig that is an institution in the area.
Paseo de los Llanos
A green lung by the River Ega, perfect for a leisurely stroll after visiting the monuments.
Puente de la Cárcel
Also called the Bridge of San AgustÃn. Rebuilt after the Carlist wars, it offers one of the most picturesque views of the river.