Orexa facts

Population
108 inhabitants


Festivities
Santa Cruz, 3rd May

The smallest village in Gipuzkoa

This hidden tiny village is located at over 400m altitude and surrounded by mountains, and from here Malloas located at Aralar Mountain Range can be seen. A luxury to enjoy peace and nature.



Other points
of interest




Orixe sculpture

Sculpture of the poet Nicolas Ormaetxea «Orixe», in which one of his verses is mentioned: «…geroak esan beza: erri bat izan zan, edota aire emaiogun untan iraun dezan» (let the future say: it once was a town, or let’s give it air so it continues to be one)

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Orixe sculpture



Parroquia de Santa Cruz

16th century church, with a Reinassance style interior. Next to the church, at Segoretxe house, there's a sundial from 1850.

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Parroquia de Santa Cruz



Snacks: cheese and dairy products

Oihan txiki cooperative produces sheep and goat cheese, milk and milk curd. Local products that can be tasted at the local restaurant: Orexako Ostatua.

Orexako Ostatua cheese
Snacks: cheese and dairy products



Farmhouses

It’s worth going for a walk around the village, where you’ll find farmhouses made of stone and masonry, while enjoying outstanding panoramic views.

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Farmhouses



Unbeatable view from Urkieta

Beautiful mountain (866m) with a wonderful view of Aralar Mountain Range from its pointy peak. The climb starts at Basabe cliff and passes through lovely forests.

Orexa Urkieta
Unbeatable view from Urkieta



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Orexa
Caserio church
Caserio church
Caserio farmhouse
Caserio farmhouse
Orexa church
Orexa church
Orexa porche
Orexa porche
Orexa church
Orexa church
Orexa fronton
Orexa fronton
Orexa church
Orexa church
Orexa ostatua
Orexa ostatua
Orexa church
Orexa church
Orexa farmhouse
Orexa farmhouse