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02.03.2013

Easter Activities in Valdegovía: guided tours, horse riding lessons and 4x4 routes

Guided tours of the Torre Palacio Varona (Villanañe) 945353035 ó 945353040

The origen of this tower, considered by the historian Micaela Portilla as “the best fortified, conserved structure in Alava”, takes us back to the end of the 14th century or the beginnings of the 15th. The origen of the name Varona dates back to the 7th century when Lady María Pérez was born, a woman that took Alfonso I, The Warrior, as a prisoner in a fight against the king of León and Castilla, she was known for her bravery and after this she became known as “Varona”. From then and until the present day the tower has been inhabited by her direct descendants.

Open from Thursday 28th March to Monday 1st April, 11am to 2pm and 4pm to 7pm. Price for guided visits: 3€ for adults and 2€ for children, students, the retired and groups of at least 10 people.



Guided tours of Iglesia Románica de Tuesta (945 35 30 40)
In this small town you can find the cathedral that has become known as the “Catedral de Valdegovía”. It is a beautiful church in honour of “Our Lady of Assumption” and it dates back to the 18th century. Built during the transition from Romantic to Gothic, elements have been added later on such as the chapels, the tower and the central altarpiece. .. It has been described as one of the richest historical sites in Alava.


Guided tours: Thursday 28th and Friday 29th March at 10am

To arrange a visit on another day call 945 35 30 40.

Price: 2€ per person


Guided tours of the iglesia de Bachicabo (945 35 30 40)

Embrace the experience of seeing two altapieces in the church of Bachicabo.
The lucky discovery of an altarpiece in the apse of the church in 2006 was a major find during a restauration of the church. The size of the altapiece meant that two could be put on show without great alterations to its incial position.

Guided tours: Thursday 28th March and Friday 29th March at 11am
To arrange a visit on another day call 945 35 30 40

Price:2€ per person



Valderejo National Parque (945 35 31 46)

Open from Monday to Friday, 9am to 3pm. Saturdays, Sundays and holidays from 10am to 6pm. Monday 1st April open from 10am to 7pm.


9 specificied routes that take you to El Desfiladero (gorge) along the Purón river.

1.- Senda Purón (desfiladero)

2.- Senda La Sierra

3.- Senda Purón-Coronas

4.- Senda Lerón

5.- Senda Bóveda

6.- Senda San Lorenzo

7.- Senda Vallegrull

8.- Senda Portilla

9.- Senda Santa Ana

Above – the different routes that you can take.

Parketxea open from Tuesday to Sunday 10am to 7pm.

Closed on Mondays.

Audiovisual guide for the Interpretation centre, Ethnographic museum and recreational area.

All the activities are free.


Valderejo BTT Centre – Añana

Open every day from 9am until 9pm. The reception can be found in Camping de Angosto (945 35 32 71) where there is information about routes, washing, tools for repair, showers, toilets and parking. There are 7 marked routes:

Route Distance Height

Time Difficulty
1.- Espejo 8.9Km 46m 1:00 Very easy

2.- Angosto 5.7Km 66m 0:45 Very easy

3.- Gaubea 12.6Km 144m 1:30 Easy

4.- Arreo 10.6Km 220m 1:45 Easy

5.- La Salinas 27.9Km 738m 3:30 Hard

6.- Sierra de Árcena 31.5Km 669m 4:00 Hard

7.- Sobrón Alto 24.3Km 1.068m 3:00 Very Hard



Easter Camping with Horses (616 54 60 77)

Gaubea Turismo Ecuestre has launched a camping programme for Easter. The activities will take place from the 23rd to the 26th March and from the 2nd to the 6th April.

Age: 8-15 years. No previous knowledge of horse riding required.
Activities: horse riding classs (theory and practical), rides through the countryside, horse management, cleaning, feeding th hores, equestrian games and other games plus cinema trips.

Options: A) day camping (minimum of two days) from 10am to 7pm. B) night camping (minimum of 3 days). Accommodation in the Angosto Camping site. Price for day camping – 40€ per day (minimum 2 days). Camping with accommodation – 60€ per day (minimum of 3 days).

10% discount for a second place within the same family. And if it rains the covered horse riding area will be available.


PROGRAMME

DAY OF ARRIVAL: 10am – reception for the participants in the equestrian centre. 11am -1.30pm – start of the horse riding activities. 2pm – lunch. 3pm -4.30pm free time. 5pm – games 8.30pm – dinner. 9.15pm – cinema and 11pm – bedtime.


INTERMEDIATE DAYS 8.30am – get up 9am- breakfast, 10am-1pm – equestrian activities, 1.30pm – lunch, 3pm-4.30pm – free time, 5pm – games, 8.30 – dinner, 9.15pm – games, goodbye party, 11pm – bedtime
FINAL DAY – 8.30am – get up, 9am – breakfast, 11am-1pm – activities, 1.30pm – camping


LIST OF ESSENCIAL ITEMS AND OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION: underwear, 1 t-shirt for each day camping, 2 pairs of trousers – tracksuit bottoms or leggings, horse riding clothes (if you have them), shoes (preferably with a heel). 2 sweatshirts (2 winter jumpers), trainers, walking boots, 1 coat. 1 waterproof raincoat, 1 bag, gloves, winter hat, towel, sleeping bag, toiletries (tooth brush …) photocopy of Social Security Card, if the child takes some kind of medication and /or if they have any alergies, it must be written down. FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO SIGN UP CALL 616 54 00 77

Equestrian Tourism Gaubea (Villamaderne)


Horse rides from an hour to up to various hours or days. Horse riding school for all ages. For information call 616 54 60 77


4x4 Gaubea Tour ( 637 27 05 44)

Guided routes throughout the summer around Valdegovía with a personal guide in a 4x4 vehicle. Small groups.

Market for local produce

First Sunday of every month is a market with local producers and local produce in the frontón of Villanueva de Valdegovía, with workshops organised by local producers. 7/04/13