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Stop by the Asteasu fountain and discover the magic of its surroundings

Asteasu

Asteasu is a town of 1,500 inhabitants located on the slopes of Mount Hernio. Together with the small towns of Aduna, Zizurkil, Alkiza and Larraul, it forms the Aitzondo valley. It is the place where the writer Bernardo Atxaga was inspired to create the literary geography of Obaba, where you can discover unusual landscapes, smells and sounds.

In the forest that runs through the river Usorrabi, in the rural neighborhood of Upazan, among the village houses, in these and other places in Asteasu, an ancient perfume lingers. The Basque language, Euskera, has a great presence. However, in half an hour you can be in San Sebastián, Zarautz or Leitza in Navarra.

You can go to the city, walk along the coast, or take a walk around Mount Hernio. The town, although small, is well equipped with services: Health Center, pharmacy, shops, bars, restaurant, etc. You can also travel by BUS to nearby Villabona where the train station is located, with free parking for cars.

The apartment

The completely remodeled apartment is located on the first floor of the Irazune house. This building is completed by a second floor, the attic and the three-sided roof. This stone building, located in the center of the town of Asteasu, already appears in a “census of fires” from the year 1688 and constitutes the environment in which I spent my childhood.

I would like for the guests to participate in these experiences as much as possible, and integrate naturally in this place of people, culture and unique nature that they want to get closer to. The commitment to local products, ecological products, local commerce products and a respectful and sustainable relationship with nature will constitute the hallmarks of the vacation rental activity.

  • Tourist apartment

    The apartment complies with all the obligations and requirements demanded by the Authorities to be able to carry out the activity of tourist accommodation. Registration code ESS00083

  • Capacity

    The maximum authorized capacity is four guests

  • Check-in/out

    Check-in, from 4:00pm onwards. The check-out will be at the latest at 12:00 am

  • Check-in and regulations

    Hosted persons undertake to respect the established rules and to complete the Check-in form

  • The Stay

    The minimum stay is 5 nights. For stays longer than 14 days, please consult special rates.

    5% discount for stays of 7 nights or more

Features of the apartment

  • Decorated with restored objects, working area, heating, mosquito nets. Free public parking nearby

  • Strict cleaning protocol, registered Self-Protection Plan, smoke and CO2 detectors, fire extinguisher, fire blanket and first aid kit

  • Use of renewable energy, organic products and selective waste collection

  • 600 Mb speed optical fiber. WiFi and Ethernet connections

  • Fully equipped kitchen, iron, bathroom with hairdryer and basic hygiene products

  • We have informative guides about the town, the apartment and restaurants. You can acces it through the QR code.

Leisure

Approach to Basque Culture.

On the “Camino del Lagarto” signposted in Asteasu, you will recognize places that appear in texts by Bernardo Atxaga and refer to the literary geography of Obaba. The San Telmo ethnographic museum in Donostia, the Albaola Maritime Factory in Pasajes, the Chillida-Leku open-air museum, the centuries-old farmhouses or a market day walk through the historic center of Tolosa, will bring you a little closer to history and culture of the Basque Country.

Walking and hiking.

You have many routes to choose from. From short walks through Asteasu, to tours of several hours. You can walk along the trails that run through the forests and rivers of Aitzondo, climb the Zelatun huts or visit the Pagoeta Natural Park. If you prefer, from Andoain you can cycle through the Leitzaran Valley, using an old railway line converted into a Greenway.

Coast, Orio - Mutriku.

Along the road that connects Asteasu with the Coast you can access the Coast in half an hour, enjoying a beautiful landscape. The walks by the sea, the beaches, the excellent grills, will undoubtedly be enough attractions to spend a good day. But nothing better for the delight of children and adults, than admiring the Flysch of the Geopark of the Basque Coast, taking a boat ride through Zumaia, Deba and Mutriku.

Excursions and visits.

If in half an hour you can reach the Coast or Donostia, in a little more you can easily get to Biarritz or reach the most interesting places in Gipuzkoa and northern Nafarroa. Meet the Sanctuary of Arantzazu, Oñati, the hermitage of Antigua and the small towns of Goiherri. Azpeitia with its basilica, steam train rides and the replica of the Ekain cave in Zestoa. The coastal towns of Saint Jean de Luz, Hendaia, Hondarribi, Pasai Donibane…Discover also Nafarroa by visiting Leitza or the Mendukilo caves a few kilometers away from Lekunberri.

Availability and reservations

Price per night

  • Season high 135 €
  • Season low 127 €

Periods

Season high 2024

  • 25/03 → 07/04
  • 10/06 → 15/09
  • 1/12 → 12/01/2025

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