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Oltza

Navarre, Spain · Europe

About Oltza

Oltza is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Orkoien, 44km from Foz de Lumbier.

Oltza is a town located in Navarre, Spain. With a population of 1,326, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Oltza 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 Oltza to your route.

About Oltza

Zuasti is a residential area located in Navarre. It belongs to the municipality of Iza where it has its city council. The village is located 10.9 km away from Pamplona, the capital of the province. From Zuasti, you can reach Pamplona either with the public bus (several bus stops within the city of Pamplona) or by car.

Read more You can also follow bike routes. Zuasti is also 45 minutes away from the beaches in the province of Guipuzcoa and one hour and half from the ski slopes of Astún, Candanchú o Formigal. France is also an hour away. According to the 2019 report from the INE (Spanish national statistics institute, INE in Spanish) it has 487 inhabitants registered with an average income of 34.207,81 surpassing every other area in Navarre. Currently, there are two residential areas within the village: Zuasti and Larrache. Additionally, the village holds a country club called Club de Campo Señorio de Zuasti that has an 18-hole golf course, tennis and padel courts, a soccer/rugby field, indoor and outdoor pools, a txikipark, a large oak grove and wood cabins for kids' camps. There is also a public nursery school, a historical church (Iglesia de San Andrés) and a rest area that serves the Autopista de Navarra (AP-15). Its most famous building is the Zuasti Palace from the XV century that was restored at the end of the 20th century. At present, is home to a bar, restaurant and the social club. The local festivities are held on the weekend closest to September 29th and they honor its saint patron San Miguel. The fiestas include the launch of the Txupinazo, lunch cooked by the different parties in the oak grove followed by music until late at night. People of all ages participate in the celebrations. A small fair is installed for a couple of weeks as well as inflatable castles.

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Where is Oltza located?

Oltza is located in Navarre, Spain, Europe. The coordinates are 42.8500 latitude, -1.7667 longitude.

What is the population of Oltza?

Oltza has a population of approximately 1,326 people, making it a town in Spain.

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Quick Information

Population
1,326
Continent
Europe
Country
Spain
Region
Navarre
Timezone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
42.8500, -1.7667

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.

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Worth the detour from Oltza

8 notable places within an hour's 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.

11 km · about 20 min 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.

20 km · about 25 min drive

mountain pass

Puerto de Ibañeta

The 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.

41 km · about 45 min drive

castle

Royal Palace of Olite

A fairy-tale 15th-century Gothic castle of turrets, towers and hanging gardens that was once the lavish seat of the kings of Navarre.

42 km · about 50 min drive

natural wonder

Foz de Lumbier

A short dramatic gorge where griffon vultures wheel above the Irati river, walked via an old railway tunnel into a sheer limestone canyon.

44 km · about 50 min drive

scenic viewpoint

La Rhune

A 905 m Basque summit on the Spanish border, climbed by a wooden cog train for sweeping coast-to-Pyrenees views.

52 km · about 60 min drive

landmark

Monasterio de Leyre

A serene Romanesque monastery clinging to the Sierra slopes above the turquoise Yesa reservoir, famed for its crypt and Gregorian chant.

54 km · about 65 min drive

beach

La Concha Beach, San Sebastian

A perfect crescent of golden sand framed by green hills, widely regarded as one of the finest city beaches in Europe.

55 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Oltza

  • 20 kmPuente la ReinaAn elegant Romanesque pilgrim bridge arching over the Arga, where the two main Camino routes merge into one path to Santiago.
  • 41 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.
  • 52 kmLa RhuneA 905 m Basque summit on the Spanish border, climbed by a wooden cog train for sweeping coast-to-Pyrenees views.
  • 55 kmMonte IgueldoA vintage funicular hauls you to a hilltop viewpoint and amusement park with the postcard panorama over San Sebastian's Concha bay.
  • 59 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.

Driving in Spain

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

When to drive here

April to October

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