Elduain facts
Population
237 inhabitants
Festivities
Nativity, 8th September
A hillside with stunning farmhouses
Notably rural village in the road between Tolosa and Leitza, in an inclined and mountainous area. Surrounded by mountains such as Urdelar, Aitzgorri and Erroizpe, all part of the Uzturre syncline.
Other points
of interest
Santa Catalina church
Built mostly in the 16th century, with a sole nave covered with groin vaults, exterior butresses and flat front. With Gothic arcade, while the Romance style main altarpiece was made in 1603 by Juan de Berroeta.
Sorregieta farmhouse
Located next to the road, from the 16th century, is one of the most significant buildings in the village. The facade is made of bricks and wooden scheme. The ancestor of the Dutch Queen Maxima Zorreguieta lived here before they emigrated to Argentina.
More farmhouses
Also worth mentioning Ezpeleta and Txapitale farmhouses, with semicircular arches. Arretxe, Kapanenea, Etxeberri, Goikoetxea, Intzenea, Olondo Txiki or Iriarte farmhouses have semicircular patio doors.
Water fountains, limestone quaries and a mill
Elduain is currently working hard on a long and ardous restoration process of its historial heritage. Recently up to 6 limestone quaries have been restored in the surroundings, and an old mill has been discovered in the weeds, which has since been rebuilt. The former washing place , located on the lower part of the village, has also strong symbolism.