More than just a rural house
Experiences
Count on us. It will be a pleasure to share with you these special days. Bring you to places in our van, advise you on visits, take you to sail the sea, recommend places to visit, propose you experiences...
Or at your own pace. Enjoy the house and its surroundings, in tranquility and chosen solitude. We will only greet you and show you around when you arrive, welcome you and say goodbye and thank you when you leave.
For bicycle lovers The Txikito railway greenway. From the valley to the sea.
This railroad was born as a mining train to communicate Irún with the mining area of Endarlatza. This first 10 km line, built with the unique 915 mm gauge, entered service in 1898. In 1916 it underwent a radical change: it was extended to Elizondo, at the head of the river, and the width was changed to the classic metric width. This expansion and change of gauge was accompanied by another radical change: it went from being a mining railroad to a universal service railroad, for passengers and freight, 51.5 km long.
Its modest existence had a slight upturn in the post-war period, but finally, the closure of the mines and competition from the highway brought the company to near ruin. This crisis was exacerbated by the severe floods of 1953 that swept away part of the track. It was replaced but its existence lasted little longer, being definitively closed on New Year's Eve 1956.
65km of greenway, which will take us from our neighboring Baztan valley, passing through Olatuenea, to the Bidasoa bay and Hendaye beach.
This route is currently very well prepared and is part of the EuroVelo network of European cycling routes.
If you want to enjoy it by bike or on foot in stages, Olatuenea will provide bike rentals, van transport, and supplies for each stage. We'll accompany you.
We suggest combining cycling and gastronomy in these three stages, from easiest to most challenging.
Route 1. Sunbilla-Elizondo-Sunbilla. 35 km round trip along the greenway. 3-4 hours. Visit to the Bertiz Natural Park and a stop for pintxos and drinks in Elizondo.
Route 2. Sunbilla-Bera de Bidasoa-Lesaka cider house Lindurrenborda. 30 km.
Cycle along the Bidasoa River, visit these two beautiful villages, and finish with an incredible cider house menu: txuleta (Basque-style steak), cider, and cod. If you don't want to cycle back, we'll arrange transportation.
Route 3. Sunbilla-Hondarribia. 40kms. From the valley to the sea. Cycle downstream from our country house to the beach, take a swim, visit this wonderful village, and have lunch. If you're too lazy to cycle back, we'll take care of the transport.
Tailor-made routes. You suggest them, and we'll do them together.
Sailing in Zumaia From the valley to the sea
The rural house Olatuenea is very close to the sea, we can not miss it.
Morning or full day departures from Zumaia
You can discover the secrets of the Flysch, one of the best sunsets in the Cantabrian Sea, or visit coastal towns like Getaria or Mutriko.
The nautical experience takes another dimension if we also do it from our classic sailboat.
S/V La Ultramarina is an authentic nautical jewel since it is the first unit built of the mythical Belliure Endurance 35 that in continuous process of recovery arrived at the port of Zumaia.
A good swim, sailing, feeling the wind and a good lunch...
This is what we propose from Olatuena, a place where the mountains and the sea embrace.
Yoga Give a gift of peace to your body, mind and soul.
At Olatuenea, we offer you the opportunity to practice yoga surrounded by nature.
Personalized classes for Olatuenea guests. Start your day full of vitality and harmony.
Leire our lovely teacher and yoga lover will be our guide on the path to calm and light. 21
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SUP Along the Bidasoa River
Paddle surfing along the Bidasoa is another of the experiences that we propose from Olatuenea. Knowing a part of the river, from another perspective, enjoying the scenery and nature. In a safe environment to enjoy with friends or family.
We take care of the equipment and transportation.
Are you up for it?
Descent of the Bidasoa River in Kayak Adventure, relaxation, nature and sports
With this activity you will be able to enjoy the wonderful landscapes that the Bidasoa river offers us from the Endarlatza bridge to the Santiago bridges in Irun.
This two and a half hour descent is a beautiful experience to enjoy the water of one of the few salmon rivers in Gipuzkoa. As it is not a river of great difficulty, this descent will allow us to enjoy the landscape, its small streams, fauna and the tranquility of the nature that surrounds us.
The Santiagotarrak canoeing club offers qualified and experienced instructors who will teach you how to enjoy this wonderful sport and of course our river.