Known for the beauty of its houses, Etxalar is a pretty village in the Basque Country surrounded by mountains and forests. Wood pigeon hunting is one of the traditions that reinforces its authentic culture.

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November 7, 2022

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Etxalar is part of the Five Towns. It is famous for pigeon hunting and for its popular architecture and its excellent conservation. Don't forget to see the Church of Our Lady of the Assumption of Etxalar, the Plaza Mayor and Frontón de Etxalar, the Hermitage of Santa Cruz de Etxalar, the house of Iñarreta de Etxalar, the Crucero de Iñarreta de Etxalar, the Mills, the Bridge of Argarata, and the Molino del Medio Dam.

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March 20, 2022

Road cycling

Nice views and in the sale a stop to eat something

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1. Loop 3: Lizarrieta and Lizuniaga passes from Sare – Basque Country passes

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2. Lesaka - Zugarramurdi – return via Col de Lizarrieta and Col de Lizuniaga

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This difficult 32.1-mile (51.7 km) road cycling route from Lesaka to Zugarramurdi features two challenging cols and scenic Basque landscapes

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3. Loop 4: Otxondo Pass – Basque Country passes

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Elevation 110 m

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Location: Etxalar, Nord Occidental, Navarra, Spain

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Etxalar Village

1. Loop 3: Lizarrieta and Lizuniaga passes from Sare – Basque Country passes

2. Lesaka - Zugarramurdi – return via Col de Lizarrieta and Col de Lizuniaga

3. Loop 4: Otxondo Pass – Basque Country passes

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