PYRTPlan Your Road Trips
Create TripMy TripsCommunityMerchandise
PYRTPlan Your Road Trips
Create TripMy TripsCommunityMerchandise
A
Destinations
Home›Destinations›Altsasu
EuropeSpainNavarre

Altsasu

Navarre, Spain · Europe

About Altsasu

Altsasu sits on the route: 5 minutes from Olazagutía, 45km from Flysch Cliffs of Zumaia.

Altsasu is a town located in Navarre, Spain. With a population of 7,407, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Altsasu sits in Spain, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Madrid time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Altsasu to your route.

About Altsasu

The Battle of Alsasua, also known as the Battle of Altsasu or la Acción de la Venta de Alsasua (in Spanish "action of the inn at Alsasua"), occurred on April 22, 1834, in Navarre, Spain, during the First Carlist War. Carlist general Tomás de Zumalacárregui attacked a convoy led by the Liberal general Vicente Genaro de

Read more Quesada traveling from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Pamplona at the town of Alsasua. The Liberals suffered many casualties and Zumalacárregui took many prisoners, as well as half a million reals. The decision of both generals to execute most of their prisoners after a failed exchange negotiation set the ruthless tone with which POWs would be treated throughout the conflict. In addition, it strained Liberal supply lines in the area and was part of Zumalacárregui's successful guerrilla campaign until his death in the siege of Bilbao in 1835.

Read more on Wikipedia

Where to Stay in Altsasu

Compare prices across Booking.com, Airbnb, Expedia, and more. Select your dates to see availability.

Filter presets

Pick your must-haves once: provider links open pre-filtered. Each filter lists which sites it applies to.

Booking.comExpediaTripAdvisorHotels.comAgodaAirbnb

Compare before you book!

Prices can vary significantly between platforms. We recommend checking at least 2-3 sites to find the best deal for your stay in Altsasu.

Explore the Area

Discover famous landmarks, scenic roads, and more near Altsasu.

Loading map...
Open in Google Maps

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best things to do in Altsasu?

Altsasu offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

How do I plan a road trip to Altsasu?

Plan your road trip to Altsasu with Plan Your Road Trips! Add Altsasu as a destination, and we'll help you find the best route and discover more amazing places along the way.

Where is Altsasu located?

Altsasu is located in Navarre, Spain, Europe. The coordinates are 42.9000 latitude, -2.1652 longitude.

What is the population of Altsasu?

Altsasu has a population of approximately 7,407 people, making it a town in Spain.

Plan a Road Trip

Add to your itinerary

Start planning your road trip with Altsasu as a destination. Create a custom route and discover more amazing places along the way.

Start Road Trip

What's Nearby?

Discover destinations like Tinder

Swipe through stunning destinations near Altsasu. Save your favourites and add them to your trip.

Explore now

Quick Information

Population
7,407
Continent
Europe
Country
Spain
Region
Navarre
Timezone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
42.9000, -2.1652

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Spain

Police
091
Ambulance
061
Fire
080
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Guardia Civil (traffic police): 062. Two warning triangles required in vehicles.

Full driving guide for Spain

Tags

EuropeSpainNavarreTown

Worth the detour from Altsasu

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

bridge

Puente la Reina

An elegant Romanesque pilgrim bridge arching over the Arga, where the two main Camino routes merge into one path to Santiago.

38 km · about 45 min drive

cathedral

Santa Maria Cathedral Vitoria

A Gothic cathedral whose 'open for restoration' tour inspired Ken Follett, letting you climb scaffolding through 800 years of construction.

42 km · about 50 min drive

landmark

Pamplona Casco Viejo

The medieval heart of Navarre where Hemingway drank and the bulls thunder down Calle Estafeta each July during the San Fermin festival.

43 km · about 50 min drive

restaurant

Asador Etxebarri

Bittor Arginzoniz's grill house on the square of tiny Axpe, where everything from caviar to butter is cooked over bespoke wood fires: perennially ranked among the world's very best restaurants. Book months ahead; the valley drive alone rewards.

43 km · about 50 min drive

natural wonder

Flysch Cliffs of Zumaia

Stunning layered geological formations along the Basque coast that expose 60 million years of Earth's history in dramatic tilted rock strata.

45 km · about 50 min drive

landmark

Getaria

A salty fishing village clinging to a mouse-shaped headland, birthplace of Juan Sebastian Elcano and famed for txakoli wine and grilled turbot.

45 km · about 50 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Monte Igueldo

A vintage funicular hauls you to a hilltop viewpoint and amusement park with the postcard panorama over San Sebastian's Concha bay.

47 km · about 55 min drive

landmark

Peine del Viento

Eduardo Chillida's iron sculptures bolted into the rocks where waves explode through blowholes mark the wild western end of San Sebastian's bay.

48 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near Altsasu

  • 38 kmPuente la ReinaAn elegant Romanesque pilgrim bridge arching over the Arga, where the two main Camino routes merge into one path to Santiago.
  • 47 kmMonte IgueldoA vintage funicular hauls you to a hilltop viewpoint and amusement park with the postcard panorama over San Sebastian's Concha bay.
  • 63 kmLa RhuneA 905 m Basque summit on the Spanish border, climbed by a wooden cog train for sweeping coast-to-Pyrenees views.
  • 64 kmCorniche BasqueThe wild clifftop D912 between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Hendaye, running above tilted flysch rock strata with open views across the Bay of Biscay to the Spanish coast.
  • 70 kmPuerto de IbañetaThe Roncevaux Pass of legend, where Roland fell in 778: a 1,057 m Pyrenean crossing above Roncesvalles on the classic Camino Francés route into Spain.

Driving in Spain

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.55/litre
Motorway tolls
~€4.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Altsasu.

Olazagutía

🇪🇸 Spain

4 km awayPop. 1,713

Iturmendi

🇪🇸 Spain

4 km awayPop. 384

Bakaiku

🇪🇸 Spain

5 km away

Ziordia

🇪🇸 Spain

6 km away

Echarri-Aranaz

🇪🇸 Spain

8 km awayPop. 2,417

Arbizu

🇪🇸 Spain

10 km awayPop. 973

Lakuntza

🇪🇸 Spain

12 km away

Ataun

🇪🇸 Spain

12 km awayPop. 1,508

Plan a trip around Altsasu

Spain road trip planner

Plan a Road Trip from Altsasu

Create your perfect itinerary with our calendar-based planner. Add stops, discover attractions along the way, and share your trip with friends.

Start Planning
PYRT

The ultimate road trip planning platform. Discover 150,000+ destinations worldwide, plan scenic routes, and create unforgettable adventures.

Inspiration

  • Discover Trips
  • Travel Guides
  • Community

The Product

  • Calendar Planner
  • Integrations
  • How It Works
  • Collaboration Mode
  • Get the App
  • Merchandise: PYRT Supply Co.
  • Become a Creator
  • Trip Marketplace

Plan Your Trip

  • Road Trip Planner
  • Famous Routes
  • Planners by Country
  • Best Road Trip Planner App
  • Discover Road Trips
  • Events
  • Travel Guides
  • How It Works
  • My Trips
  • Community Groups

Company

  • Terms of Service
  • Privacy Policy
  • Support
  • Contact Us
  • Sign In
  • Create Account

© 2026 Plan Your Road Trips. All rights reserved.

•[email protected]
Data sources:GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)•Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA)•Mapbox•Photography: George Lawrence