Discover Ezcároz: Nature, Culture and Holiday Apartments

Ezcároz/Ezkaroze reveals its character in a few clear images: the Salazar River runs through the town, much of the area is covered by pine, beech and oak forests, and paved streets are lined with grand-looking Pyrenean houses with steeply pitched roofs and flat roof tiles.

Nature

The protected landscape area includes the “Río Salazar” protected area, designated as ZEC ES2200012, which also encompasses the municipality of Ezcároz/Ezkaroze.

Culture and Townscape

The parish church of San Román was built in the late 16th century. Its main altarpiece is dedicated to Saint Román and is attributed to Miguel de Casanova y Aibar.

The Gothic Ermita de Santa María Magdalena stands on the outskirts of the town. The old mill of Ezcároz/Ezkaroze was built in 1767 and still has its machinery.

The Palacio de Iturriria is one of the palaces listed as “cabo de armería” in the official list of the Kingdom of Navarre. The current dam was built in 1907 after a severe flood destroyed the wooden dam.

Hiking and Trails

The Sendero de Jasule circular hiking trail begins at the church of Ezcároz/Ezkaroze. It is 5.4 km long, has an elevation gain of 250 metres, leads to the Jasule waterfalls and passes the Ezcároz/Ezkaroze viewpoint with a panoramic information board.

A hiking trail near Ezcároz/Ezkaroze leads to the “bordales”, a traditional agricultural system consisting of a Borda and the adjoining fields on the mountain slopes. The trail to the “bordales” begins at the church of Ezcároz/Ezkaroze and leads from there to the town cemetery.

The different trail details help you compare route length, elevation gain and destination theme when planning your own day trip.

Festivals and Summer

The patron saint festivities of Ezcároz/Ezkaroze take place from 16 to 20 July in honour of the Virgen del Carmen.

In autumn, the Fiesta de Otoño brings together gastronomy, culture and entertainment. It includes a migas competition, children’s workshops and traditional dance performances.

During the autumn festival, mushrooms are sought and collected in the nearby mountains; edible and poisonous species are distinguished, and the edible mushrooms are tasted.

In summer, Ezcároz/Ezkaroze has a prepared river bathing area.

When staying in a holiday apartment in Ezcároz, you can view travel dates, room category and cancellation conditions together on the listing page. These three details can be related to your travel period, compared with one another and considered alongside the area’s different attractions when planning your trip.

Other Places

Other places for your travel planning: Urrizola-Galain, Betelu, Fitero, Zilbeti, Yerri, Ostiz, Lerate, Cadreita

Getting There

From Pamplona, Ezcároz/Ezkaroze can be reached via the Pyrenees motorway A-21 towards Lumbier–Navascués and via the NA-140 between Burguete and Isaba.

For the main travel overview: Navarre.