Environment
Visits and activities
Environment
Visits and activities
The village
Oskotz (Imotz Valley)
The small and quiet village of Oskotz, just 70 inhabitants, is located in north of Navarre mountain, 29 km. from Pamplona and 60km away from San Sebastián In the village stands out the rancher and quiet character of its inhabitants and its landscape of green pastures and gentle hills. Next to the house is the pediment to play ball and at the top of the village is the Gothic Church of San Cristobal, of the 14th century that is well worth a visit.
Activities in the valley
Hiking
From the same house, we can enjoy the marked paths that pass through the town.
- Cañada Real de las Provincias
- Circular path of the villages
Bike rides
If you want a quiet and safe cycling ride, we recommend the Green Way of the Plazaola and if you prefer the road bike, the roads of the valley have very little traffic and are also very appropriate.
Horseback riding
10 minutes by car from the house, we find the equestrian of Lizaso, where we can enjoy walks in the forest of Orgi. The little ones also have the possibility to rent a pony.
Nearest restaurants
The nearest restaurant is 2km away. in Etxaleku and you will also find family restaurants in Goldáratz and Udabe. If you want to treat your palate, we recommend a selection of restaurants in Pamplona, of higher level.
Sport
If you like sport, next to the house you will find the pediment to play ball and you will also find sports centers in Irurtzun (With pediment, gym and climbing) and in Lekunberri (Gym, football field, sports court, squash and paddle courts), both at 10km. of the house.
Welfare
Lekunberri’s sports center is equipped with an indoor pool, spa area, sauna and solarium for your most relaxing moments.
Trade
The nearest grocery store is located in Jaunsaras (7km.) and the supermarkets are located in Irurtzun and Lekunberri. The baker arrives daily first thing in the morning and a salesman also passes twice a week through the village.
Bathing areas
If you want to cool off in summer, without moving much you will find natural bathing areas in Jaunsaras and Betelu and a little further away is the Alloz reservoir with beach, water and air activities. The nearest beaches are in San Sebastian, Zarautz and Biarritz, but if you are more of a swimming pool, in Irurtzun there are municipal pools.
Healthcare services
The nearest medical center and pharmacy is located in Irurtzun and the hospitals are located in Pamplona.
Transport
To get there and get around the valley, it is essential to have your own vehicle, due to the lack of public transport.
Day trips
Sierra de Aralar
30 km. from the house is the Sierra de Aralar, a large karst massif where we can walk on trails of different difficulty through the forest while observing the dolmens that surprise us along the way or ascend to the Mirador of the medieval Sanctuary of San Miguel.
Mendukilo Cave
In the depths of the Sierra de Aralar, we find the cave of Mendukilo, where we can enter the bowels of the earth, on a conditioned tourist tour and always accompanied by expert guides.
Pamplona
In the capital of Navarre, in addition to walking through the streets of the feast of San Fermín, we can also get to know the Citadel, the medieval walls, the Cathedral of Santa Maria, the Plaza del Castillo, the minizoo of La Taconera, the Park of the Half Moon , visit the museums and palaces or make the Ernest Hemingway Route.
Baztan Valley
In the north of Navarra, we find this land of hidalgos, smugglers and witches, with beech and oak forests, megalithic monuments, mills, fortress towers, imposing farmhouses, viewpoints, waterfalls and haunted caves.
The Bardenas Reales
This semi-desert landscape is located in the south of Navarra and is declared a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO. There are marked routes for walking, cycling, horseback riding or motor vehicles and you can also visit the Information Center or contemplate the landscape from its viewpoints.
San Sebastian
60km from Oskotz, you will find this cosmopolitan city that stands out for its delicious pintxos, its urban beaches and its buildings inspired by those of Paris. The Bay of La Concha, the old part, Mount Urgull, the Comb of the winds… are just a small appetizer of all the attractions this city offers us.
The village
Oskotz (Imotz Valley)
The small and quiet village of Oskotz, just 70 inhabitants, is located on the Navarra mountain, 29 km. from Pamplona and 60km away. San Sebastian. In the village stands out the livestock and quiet character of its inhabitants and its landscape of green pastures and gentle hills. Next to the house is the pediment to play ball and at the top of the village is the Gothic Church of San Cristobal, of the 14th century that is well worth a visit.
Activities in the valley
Hiking
From the same house, we can enjoy the marked trails that pass through the town.
- Cañada Real de las Provincias
- Circular path of the villages
Bike rides
If you want a quiet and safe cycling ride, we recommend the Green Way of the Plazaola and if you prefer the road bike, the roads of the valley have very little traffic and are also very appropriate.
Horseback riding
10 minutes by car from the house, we find the equestrian of Lizaso, where we can enjoy walks in the forest of Orgi. The little ones also have the possibility to rent a pony.
Nearest restaurants
The nearest restaurant is 2km away. in Etxaleku and you will also find family restaurants in Goldáratz and Udabe. If you want to treat your palate, we recommend a selection of restaurants in Pamplona, of higher level.
Trade
The nearest grocery store is located in Jaunsaras (7km.) and the supermarkets are located in Irurtzun and Lekunberri. The baker arrives daily first thing in the morning and a salesman also passes twice a week through the village.
Transport
To get there and get around the valley, it is essential to have your own vehicle, due to the lack of public transport.
Sport
If you like sport, next to the house you will find the pediment to play ball and you will also find sports centers in Irurtzun (With pediment, gym and climbing) and in Lekunberri (Gym, football field, sports court, squash and paddle courts), both at 10km. of the house.
Welfare
Lekunberri’s sports center is equipped with an indoor pool, spa area, sauna and solarium for your most relaxing moments.
Bathing areas
If you want to cool off in summer, without moving much you will find natural bathing areas in Jaunsaras and Betelu and a little further away is the Alloz reservoir with beach, water and air activities. The nearest beaches are in San Sebastian, Zarautz and Biarritz, but if you are more of a swimming pool, in Irurtzun there are municipal pools.
Healthcare services
The nearest medical center and pharmacy is located in Irurtzun and the hospitals are located in Pamplona.
Day trips
Sierra de Aralar
30 km. from the house is the Sierra de Aralar, a large karst massif where we can walk on trails of different difficulty through the forest while observing the dolmens that surprise us along the way or ascend to the Mirador of the medieval Sanctuary of San Miguel.
Pamplona
In the capital of Navarre, in addition to walking through the streets of the confinement of the feast of San Fermín, we can also get to know the Citadel, the medieval walls, the Cathedral of Santa Maria, the Plaza del Castillo, the minizoo de la Taconera, the Park of the Half Moon , visit the museums and palaces or make the Ernest Hemingway Route.
San Sebastian
60km from Oskotz, you will find this cosmopolitan city that stands out for its delicious pintxos, its urban beaches and its buildings inspired by those of Paris. The Bay of the Shell, the old part, Mount Urgull, the Comb of the winds… are just a small appetizer of all the attractions this city offers us.
Do you have any doubts?
We are at your disposal for any queries around our cottage.
Do you have any doubts?
We are at your disposal for any queries around our cottage.