Olite to Santo Domingo de la Calzada
It was time to move on again, and this time we were travelling from the Parador of Olite to the Parador of Santo Domingo de la Calzada. The route It was 142 kms between the two towns but we managed … Continued
A few days in Olite
We came here from Pamplona and had a good time spending a few days in Olite. The Parador The Parador of Olite was the old palace. The staff were friendly and helpful, and it was comfortable. Our room overlooked the … Continued
A Visit to Estella (part 2)
We had fortified ourselves with coffee and now it was time to continue our visit to Estella. We climbed up to see the Church of San Miguel – exploring can be hard work at times! The Church of San Miguel … Continued
A Visit to Estella (part 1)
We decided on a visit to Estella from the Parador at Olite, and it was another wonderful day, filled with amazing sights. And it was sunny! One of the few such days we enjoyed during our time in Spain. A … Continued
Artajona, Tafalla, and Ujue
We made a day trip from Olite to Artajona, Tafalla, and Ujue, only 67 kms in total but another Wow! day. Artajona We had seen in the Museum of Navarre in Pamplona frescoes from the Church of San Saturnin in … Continued
The Castle/Palace in Olite
The complex of the Castle/Palace in Olite is an extraordinary sight, and part of the complex includes a church, and the Parador! You really need to visit the castle several times so this is just a taste of what can … Continued
Pamplona to Olite
We had spent a super week in Pamplona, which wasn’t at all what I expected. Now it was time to move on from Pamplona to Olite. Puente la Reina This small town was a disappointment because it just didn’t ‘feel’ … Continued
A week in Pamplona
We had one more day in the town and chose a few sites which we wanted to revisit, but it also allowed me to reflect on a week in Pamplona. Museum of Navarre I loved the frescoes in the Museum … Continued
Interesting corners in Pamplona
We wanted to walk the route out of the old town, just to be sure, and in doing so we found some interesting corners in Pamplona. This was our fourth day in Pamplona but the sights were new, and the … Continued
The Citadel and the Taconera Gardens in Pamplona
It was a cold, grey day but we are intrepid explorers (!) and so we set off to see the Citadel and the Taconera Gardens in Pamplona. We took a taxi to the far side of the Citadel and planned … Continued