Ochagavía is a picturesque village near the Pyrenees with beautiful stone streets and a natural environment. The ancient traditions ensure that the essence of the life of the ancestors is preserved.
It is located in the Salazar Valley, at the confluence of the Anduña and Zatoya rivers. Also, it is surrounded by a green landscape characterized by mountains and lush forests.
The most emblematic image of Ochagavía can be found on the main street of the village. This stone bridge built over the course of the Anduña River looks almost picture perfect. It is a medieval bridge that has survived almost intact.
In addition to the beautiful houses and the various bridges along the river, the religious architecture is also striking. The hermitage of Nuestra Señora de Muskilda is a Romanesque temple built at the end of the 12th century whose position offers an incomparable view of the valley and the village of Ochagavía itself. The architecture of this hermitage is very similar to the traditional style of Navarrese farmhouses.
Also notable in Ochagavía is the church of San Juan Evangelista, which houses three Renaissance altarpieces and valuable pieces of goldsmith work.
It is also a destination known as one of the gateways to it Irati Forest, the second best preserved oak and pine forest in Europe, after the Black Forest in Germany.
