Baztan

The Baztan Valley extends across 390 square kilometers through northern Navarre, with the Baztan River flowing from its mountainous terrain toward the Atlantic basin.

During the 15th century, the residents of Baztan Valley gained independence from nobility after their contribution to the battle of Las Navas de Tolosa.

The fifteen white-washed villages in the valley maintain strong Basque traditions, including a code of honor called Euskaldun Hitza for verbal agreements between residents.

Elizondo, the main town of Baztan Valley with 3,500 residents, functions as an administrative center and connects to French Basque regions through mountain passes.

The valley contains thousands of prehistoric burial mounds scattered across its mountains, indicating continuous habitation by local families since ancient times.

Location: Navarre

Location: Merindade of Pamplona

Location: Baztan

Elevation above the sea: 200 m

Part of: UEMA - Udalerri Euskaldunen Mankumunitatea, Basque-speaking zone of Navarre

Shares border with: Zugarramurdi, Urdazubi/Urdax, Sare, Ainhoa, Saint-Pée-sur-Nivelle, Espelette, Itxassou, Bidarray, Donamaria, Bertizarana, Etxalar, Erroibar, Esteribar, Lantz, Anue, Ultzama, Saint-Étienne-de-Baïgorry, Aldudes, Banca, Urepel

Address: Baztan, Navarre, Spain 31591

Website: http://baztan.es

GPS coordinates: 43.14679,-1.51717

Latest update: June 16, 2025 11:19