Pyrenees Guide

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  Ordizia, Basque Country

The historical and city centre of this town, with its medieval layout of narrows streets bubbling with commercial activity, has been declared a Monumental-Historical Site. Its most emblematic buildings are the Parish Church, the Town Hall, the Palaces of Zabala, Abaria and Barrena, Muxika Tower House and the monument in honour of Urdaneta.

However, this town´s great attraction is its local produce market which dates back to the 11th and 12th centuries and takes place every Wednesday. There is also a series of occasional markets held to celebrate particular products such as Idiazabal cheese or wine, or special events such as the Medieval Fair or Christmas, although perhaps the most important one is that held during Basque Festivities in September. These are important events as regards the supply and demand of local products, as the prices stipulated are those established for quotations and they serve as a reference for the entire Basque Country in that week.