Mendavia

Mendavia is a town in the region of Navarre within the Merindad of Estella-Lizarra in northern Spain. The municipality spreads across rural land with farmland and a modest town center.

The municipality developed as a rural settlement in the Estella-Lizarra region and maintains its traditional ties to farming. Local government modernized its services through digital platforms to become more accessible to residents.

The town gathers each August from the 23rd to the 30th for celebrations honoring San Juan Bautista, which shape how the community comes together. These festive days reveal how deeply rooted religious traditions are in local life.

Visitors can explore the surrounding farmland and rural landscape that characterizes the area. The best time to visit is outside the hottest summer months when the weather is more pleasant.

The region is known for growing special varieties of asparagus, peaches, and large red peppers that play an important role in local cooking. These products show how significant local farming is to regional food traditions.

Location: Navarre

Location: Merindade of Estella-Lizarra

Capital city: Mendavia

Elevation above the sea: 360 m

Part of: Intermunicipalité des eaux de la rivière Linares, Jurramendiko Mankomunitatea, Mancomunidade de Servizos Sociais de Lazagurría, Lodosa, Mendavia, Sartaguda e Sesma

Shares border with: Alcanadre, Agoncillo, Arrúbal, Viana, Bargota, Torres del Río, Lazagurría, Los Arcos, Sesma

Website: http://mendavia.org

GPS coordinates: 42.44433,-2.20042

Latest update: December 20, 2025 00:59