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Five Things To Do In Navarra
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Five Things To Do In Navarra   by Andrew Gibson

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Navarra lies in the Northern Spain that is bordered by Basque Country, France, La Rioja and Aragon. It is a refreshing green and a mountainous place with Pamplona as its capital. Having great many activities and other historical and tourist places as great features, Navarra is a greatly preferred place for family vacations and trips.

As it is lively throughout the year and has some of the best cuisines, entertainment facilities and recreational activities to offer with, it is a must visit place in a lifetime. If you are yet undecided which place to visit this break, then opt for Navarra and make the tip a vacation to be remembered all throughout your life. Spain rentals are very popular in the Navarra region.

When you enter the city of Pamploma, you will see the amazing quaint villages at the very outskirts. These villages that are nestled among the valleys and hills add a special charm at the very inception of the journey and give you the feel of the blessed. You can stay some time here and enjoy the rural settings, potter happily among the locals and drinking over the rich heritage and history from them, renting a holiday in this region would give you the time to do this.

After you have had much of the local flavor and the famous trout of the region, you can graduate forward to Pamplona.

Cathedral Church, Pamplona, Navarra, Euskadi, Spain
The city of Pamplona is packed with the great imposing buildings like the cathedral, the San Saturnino gothic church, City Hall and Camara De Comptos. This city is also known world over for revelry as the great festival of the Sanfermines and the incredible bull running.

Estella is another city that is a must visit as the gothic and the Romanesque architecture that it has is world famous. The amazing Palacio de los Reyes and the San Pedro de la Rua Cistercian Church are the most impressive works of art here. This is one place that deserves a lot of cultural appreciation. It has great restaurants, bars and a rustling local market as well.

After having the very taste of this great culture, you can delve deep in their history by visiting the Museo de Navarra.

This great museum lies towards the north west of Town Hall and is housed in Old-Pilgrim hospice of the Nuestra Senora de la Misericodia. The incredible collections at the museum are displayed in over 34 rooms which includes pavement mosaics, Romanesque capitals of cathedral cloister, pictures by the Becerra and the Morales along with various gothic wall-paintings and the roman sculpture.

Then the Orreaga Roncasvalles' Royal Church is also among the best of the traditional buildings and houses incredible exhibit material. The museum has the gospel book of Navarra kings, vast weapons collection, precious stones of Arab leaders of the Las Navas de Tolosa battle along with many valuable paintings.

These exhibits are not only incredible but provide visitor with an insight in to the rich past of the city as well. So if you really want to make best of the vacations, just pack your bags and fly right here. The diversity of the Navarra region make it a very popular choice for a self catering holiday.

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AIBAR FEATURED RURAL HOTEL, NAVARRA, SPAIN
Aibar - Oibar is a town located in the province of Navarre, in the autonomous community of Navarre, northern Spain.
Hotel Rural Nobles de Navarra, Aibar
The Hotel Rural Nobles de Navarra is located in Aibar, Spain, 6.5 kilometres away from the Santa Maria La Real Church. Castillo de Javier is 11 kilometres away, and Navarre is 13 kilometres from the hotel. Hotel amenities include an onsite library, laundry, and ATM and banking facilities. The front desk is open 24 hours a day.  The onsite restaurant at Hotel Rural Nobles de Navarra specialises in regional Spanish cuisine.  This hotel's 11 guestrooms are all air-conditioned, and have rustic decor. Rooms extend to balconies and include slippers, hair dryers, desks, and safes.
AYEGUI FEATURED HOTELS, NAVARRA, SPAIN
The Monastery of Irache, the Way of Santiago and the top of Montejurra are only some of the attractiveness that Ayegui offers. Numerous tourist resources are available. Ayegui is located only two kilometers from Estella.
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Hotel Irache, Ayegui
The Hotel Irache is located in Ayegui, Spain, 500 metres from Irache Monastery, and three kilometres from the town of Estella. The Hotel Irache opens out to three outdoor swimming pools, and a children's playground, which are surrounded by the fields and mountains of the Spanish countryside. Inside the air-conditioned hotel the 24-hour front desk staff can provide concierge services, as well as offering information on the local region. The hotel has wireless Internet access throughout its public areas, and parking is complimentary for guests. The Hotel Irache houses two different restaurants serving traditional regional Spanish specialities. The hotel bar offers a variety of drinks.  Hotel Irache has meeting rooms suitable for small groups.
BARASOAIN FEATURED HOTELS, NAVARRA, SPAIN
Barásoain is a municipality in the autonomous community of Navarre, northern Spain. As of 2004, the population was 531. It is located approximately 25 km south of Pamplona, the provincial capital.

Famous citizens - Manuel Turillas was born the first of January, 1905. The "Maestro Turrilas" is one of the most popular composers of Navarra. He composed the most popular hymns of the main Sanfermines Associations, Aldapa, Anaitasuna, La Jarana, Muthiko, Oberena, as well as many others. Turillas is well-known for composing the Osasuna football club hymn.

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Hotel Merindades de Navarra, Barásoain
The Hotel Merindades de Navarra is located in the centre of Barasoain, Spain, 13 kilometres from the Church of Santa Maria Le Real and 14 kilometres from the Castle of the Kings of Navarre. The Museum of Navarre is 24 kilometres away. This boutique hotel is housed in a renovated rural home, built in the 15th-century. Tour assistance is available, staff can organise airport transfers (surcharge), and parking is provided nearby. Breakfast is available each morning for a surcharge.  The hotel has a library, and wireless Internet access (complimentary) is provided throughout the hotel.  There are hiking and biking routes throughout the Navarra region and staff at Hotel Merindades can offer tour assistance. 
BERA FEATURED RURAL HOTEL, NAVARRA, SPAIN
Bera (Spanish: Vera de Bidasoa) is a town and municipality located in the province and autonomous community of Navarre, northern Spain.
Rusticae Churrut, Bera
This hotel is housed in an 18th century building owned by the Churrut family that has been converted into a comfortable hotel, whilst still remaining the family home. The gallery on the ground floor is an eye-catching feature with the comfortable wicker armchairs, glass wall that offers relaxing views of the garden. There are bright sitting rooms, a meeting room, and a gym available for guests.  The Lenkonea Restaurant is located in the former coach house and combines an avant-garde design with an early 19th century rustic style. The interior decor has been carried out entirely by the family with mementoes, furniture and paintings that belonged to the house for generations.  The menu offers a small variety of dishes using fresh, seasonal produce that ensures the highest quality food. 
BERUETE FEATURED HOTELS, NAVARRA, SPAIN
Beruete Forest - located near the Jaunsarats Park, Plazaola, Orgi Forest and the Mendukilo Caves.
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Hotel Peruskenea, Beruete
Hotel Peruskenea is located in Beruete, Spain, one kilometre away from Jaunsarats park. Plazaola, Orgi forest, and the Mendukilo caves are located 14 kilometres away from the hotel.  Public areas at Hotel Peruskenea are air-conditioned, and the restaurant on site serves a variety of local food and wine. Nearby parking is available. The guestrooms are air-conditioned and feature Oak furnishings and country-style decor. All rooms include telephones, CD players, and televisions. Hair dryers and tea and coffee makers are provided. 
IRURTZUN FEATURED HOTELS, NAVARRA, SPAIN
Irurtzun is a town and municipality located in the province and autonomous community of Navarre, northern Spain.
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Husa Plazaola, Irurtzun
The Husa Plazaola hotel is located in Irurtzun, in Navarre, Spain, within 19 kilometres of Pamplona and its cathedral and town hall. The train station is 20 kilometres away.  The Iranzu Monastery is located 25 kilometres from Irurtzun and the Husa Plazaola.  The three-storey Husa Plazaola is built in a modern style, with two stone buildings connected by a glass atrium. Parking is available on site (surcharge). Wireless Internet access can be found throughout the hotel. Guests receive complimentary access to the Irurtzun sports complex, which offers three swimming pools and two multipurpose tracks.  The contemporary Plazaola Restaurant opens for breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily, serving traditional cuisine. 
MARCILLA FEATURED HOTELS, NAVARRA, SPAIN
Marcilla is a town and municipality located in the province and autonomous community of Navarre, northern Spain.  Castle of Marcilla - This mighty fortress which can still be admired in the centre of the village was built, it would appear, during the last years of the reign of King Carlos III the Noble. The castle-cum-palace, a beautiful Gothic fortification, was built in brick on stone scarps, which could date from an earlier period (the different colours and textures indicate various stages of construction). 
Hotel Villa Marcilla
The services of Hotel Villa Marcilla fully satisfy the highest expectations of business guests and tourists. We have 24 bedrooms: 18 doubles, including two adapted for the disabled, 4 Junior Suites and 2 Suites. The Hotel is strategically located at a communications nexus just over 60 km from the capital of Navarre, Pamplona, and some 120 km from Zaragoza. The hotel has an outdoor garden area to relax in by taking a pleasant walk.  Restaurante Villa Marcilla offers the most exquisite dishes from Navarrese cuisine, made from typical local produce. With more than ten years' experience and acknowledgement in the Michelin guide to its name, its food is capable of delighting the most demanding of palates. 
OLITE FEATURED PARADOR - NAVARRA, SPAIN
Olite - a Historic-Artistic Site where traces of a Roman and Gothic presence can be found in its walled enclosure and in the splendour of the medieval court of Carlos III in its castle-palace.  It has two medieval churches: Santa María, Gothic from the 13th century and which has a beautiful façade and a magnificent reredos, is situated partly inside the palace, where it was once the chapel; and San Pedro, the oldest in Olite, with a Romanesque façade and cloister. It was built during the 12th century and substantially remodelled in the early 18th century. Only the façade remains of the original structure.
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Parador de Olite, Olite, Navarra Province
The hotel occupies part of a majestic palace-castle that dates back to the 15th Century and has been declared a National Monument. The communal areas and some of the bedrooms are within the palace-castle itself, and the remaining rooms are housed in an annex building.  Its stone walls enclose a multitude of features that enhance the Medieval atmosphere of the building. Stained glass windows, archways and other typically Medieval elements can still be seen today inside and on the facade of the palace-castle.  Enjoy the delicious flavour of the local products offered in the Parador’s restaurant - The brick columns and arches in the restaurant area provide an excellent setting to enjoy local produce such as asparagus from Navarre, piquillo peppers, lamb al chilindrón (cooked with tomatoes and peppers) and cod ajoarriero (with garlic and peppers). 
TUDELA FEATURED HOTELS - NAVARRA, SPAIN
Tudela - located in a very good geographic location, with the Ebro river, Lodosa, Tauste and Imperial canals. Fast trains with two lane electrified railways and two important freeways which join close to the city have served to make Tudela the capital of the "Ribera" the agrictural region of lower Navarra.  Of note are the city's festivals in honor of Santa Anna (St. Anne, mother of Mary) which begin the 24 of July at noon and continue for approximately one week. Street music, Bullfights and the Running of the Bulls are events which exemplify this festival.
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AC Ciudad de Tudela
Set in a restored 19th century nobleman's mansion, the AC Ciudad de Tudela is located in the centre Tudela in Spain's Navarra region, 100 metres from the old city. The hotel is situated in the vicinity of Tudela's old city with its many historic buildings and chapels, or guests can head out to the Bardenas Reales desert, which offers hiking and mountain biking trails (10 kilometres away).  Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, the hotel restaurant Alcazaba serves a menu of modern dishes and regional specialities prepared with fresh, local ingredients. After a busy day guests can relax in the sun on the patio, and unwind in the sauna. There is a business centre and free Internet access is available. Practical amenities include 24-hour front desk and room service. 
Hotel Aire de Bardenas, Tudela
Single-story design surrounded by nature, forming part of the landscape. The 22 rooms available include four deluxe suites, alongside the Bardenas Reales National Park and Biosphere Reserve and 90 kilometres from Pamplona and Zaragoza. The hotel features an outdoor pool, a business centre with meeting rooms for small groups, and indoor gardens. The Aire de Bardenas Hotel houses an onsite restaurant and bar serving Spanish dishes made from locally-grown and sourced ingredients. Artichokes, asparagus, special Tudela lettuce, mixed vegetables, beans, lamb, dove.  Sit and enjoy authentic savoury dishes in the middle of nature.  We have two meeting rooms for 45 and 60 people with lunch provided for businesses or events. 
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