Reservoir of Ullibarri-Gamboa
The Reservoir of Ullibarri-Gamboa is the biggest reservoir in the Basque country and together with another, smaller reservoir nearby supplies water to Vitoria and Bilbao. And it is a nature reserve and used... READ MORE
Two churches and The Parador of Argomaniz
Ezkerekotxe I don’t know how to start pronouncing the name of this village! We noticed it from the main road, on our way back from Salvatierra, and decided to investigate. It is a... READ MORE
A quiet day in Argomaniz
We had settled into a wonderful Parador, overlooking this plain with Vitoria in the distance, and decided on a quiet day in Argomaniz. We decided not to tackle a big city, but amuse... READ MORE
Sos to Argomaniz
Sos to Estella We took the usual road into Sanguesa but this time crossed the River Aragon, leaving the town behind us as we drove westwards along the river valley. The valley is... READ MORE
Walking round the walls of Sos del Rey Catolico
Somehow I managed to mislay my photographs, and so for a second time I walked around the walls of Sos del Rey Catolico. It is a good way of seeing the town, and... READ MORE
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Reservoir of Ullibarri-Gamboa
The Reservoir of Ullibarri-Gamboa is the biggest reservoir in the Basque country and together with another, smaller reservoir nearby supplies water to Vitoria and Bilbao. And it is a nature reserve and used for some water sports. The dam was … Continued
Two churches and The Parador of Argomaniz
Ezkerekotxe I don’t know how to start pronouncing the name of this village! We noticed it from the main road, on our way back from Salvatierra, and decided to investigate. It is a very quiet, rural village of c.50 inhabitants, … Continued
A quiet day in Argomaniz
We had settled into a wonderful Parador, overlooking this plain with Vitoria in the distance, and decided on a quiet day in Argomaniz. We decided not to tackle a big city, but amuse ourselves more slowly.
Sos to Argomaniz
Sos to Estella We took the usual road into Sanguesa but this time crossed the River Aragon, leaving the town behind us as we drove westwards along the river valley. The valley is heavily cultivated in what is called ‘transitional … Continued
Walking round the walls of Sos del Rey Catolico
Somehow I managed to mislay my photographs, and so for a second time I walked around the walls of Sos del Rey Catolico. It is a good way of seeing the town, and seeing the views from the town, and … Continued
A visit to Uncastillo and Luesia
We set off from Sos to visit Uncastillo, and Luesia. We had been to Uncastillo in the past, but Luesia was new.
A Roman Villa and Lumbier Gorge
The day dawned sunny and warmer, and we decided to visit a Roman Villa and Lumbier Gorge, where we had walked in the past.
A morning in Sanguesa
We decided to spend a morning in Sanguesa on market day because I was hoping to find another jersey – it is rather chilly now! We were installed in the Parador of Sos del Rey Catolico, and Sanguesa is just … Continued