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Travel solo in Navarre: an opportunity to find yourself

In a region that offers you everything you're looking for

If you’re the type of person that takes pleasure in travelling solo, Navarre awaits you with open arms.

Are you in search of well-being centres to pamper your neglected self or intensely green landscapes to stroll through and recharge your batteries, far away from your routine?

A safe place to discover beautiful towns and emblematic monuments? Here you can practice sports in contact with nature and take part in loads of organised activities that will have you meeting extraordinary people.

If you top all of that off with great dining and quality accommodations, this must start to be sounding very tempting...

Keep reading, your journey starts here.

Accommodations for you

Navarre is the ideal destination if you’re looking to spend a few days far away from the everyday hustle and relax in a setting where peace and tranquillity reign supreme.

In addition to its sensational natural areas, the Kingdom of Navarre offers you several accommodation options:

  • Hotel room An exceptional hotel fleet

    An exceptional hotel fleet

    With double rooms for individual use, to have that big bed all to yourself.

  • Rural hotel room Country houses and hostels

    Country houses and hostels

    Where you can meet people and find new company to join you on your trip.

  • Monastery of Leyre Unique accommodations

    Unique accommodations

    Like the Monastery of Leyre, a true spiritual retreat.

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Way of St James

If your goal is to reach the holy capital or if you simply want to check a part of the Way off your bucket list, we assure you that you’re in for a truly authentic experience. 

And an opportunity to meet people from all over the world, who have come just like you to experience first-hand what will undoubtedly mark you forever. Take advantage on this trip to go on your own inner journey.

Along the way you will cross through landscapes of wild nature, weaving through centuries of history and incredible cultural heritage.

And as you know, Navarre is the entrance to the Way of St James in the peninsula, so get your backpack ready and start your adventure.

Nature in Navarre: lose yourself to find yourself.

Down trails that will bring you to dreamlike landscapes you'd swear were from a fairytale, travelling on Rail Trails through forests, lush woodlands and deserts. A universe of contrasts for you to appreciate with your own eyes.

On this trip, you’re sure to be taken aback by the gargantuan sized gorges towering hundreds of metres tall, cutting through Navarre’s landscape. And you’ll also surely be impressed by the depths of the legendary caves of Zugarramurdi and Mendukilo. There’s loads of nature to go around in Navarre and it’s guaranteed to reach your emotions.

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In search of emotion

Do you want activity on your trip?

If you’re one for the open air, we have to recommend that you prepare your hiking boots — or your bike — to kick up dust on the trails of the Rail Trails that weave through the natural landscapes.

Although you can also do other activities, such as canyoning, rafting and other water sports.

In adventure parks, between throwing yourself down a giant zip line or walking from tree to tree, you’ll also be able to meet other adventurous people like yourself.

It goes without saying, there’s lots to do here!

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Culture and gastronomy

Culture in Navarre has several essential characteristics, but two of the main pillars that make up its identity are: its culture, in the broadest meaning of the word, and its food.

  • Cultural heritage

    Here you will see the outcome of the cultural melting pot that took place over centuries in Navarre, to which Christianity, in all its splendour, put the finishing touch. All of which comes to life through invaluable artistic heritage, traditions and peoples.

    Regarding history and monuments, wherever you go you will come across villages with rich history, medieval castles, impressive monasteries, churches, walled enclosures and museums of all types. We have one clear piece of advice to make sure you fully and thoroughly take it all in: schedule a guided tour.

    Shall we start filling you in on what you can’t miss?

    The best of art and culture in Navarre
  • Gastronomical experiences

    Are you the type that doesn’t think about a trip without having a thorough understanding of the menu? And even ruling out certain destinations if you aren't sure they are going to ensure your taste buds a good time?

    If so, we assure you that Navarre is a safe bet.

    Not only can you savour the best of our cuisine going out for pintxos, wine tasting, and trying the menus of home-style kitchens, fine dining, rotisseries, cider bars and slow food restaurants.

    You’ll also be able to participate in a plethora of activities to learn about and immerse yourself in Navarre’s gastronomy, all while meeting other passionate apprentices like yourself.

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Find your inner peace

With relaxing activities like Shinrin Yoku, immersing yourself in the forest with your five senses, breathing deeply, listening to sounds, observing colours and camouflaging within it all. This is another way of connecting with nature. In no rush.

And practising mindfulness or yoga? Becoming conscious of your body and your breathing to achieve the ever-so desired state of peace, calm and well-being, but in different surroundings than those you are used to.

To deal with the stress and anxiety of your everyday life, it’s good to change scenery.

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And on top of all that...

Navarre offers you two spas including accommodations where you can enjoy all types of treatments.

There’s no better plan when your body is asking for a bit of pampering.

  • Balneario de Elgorriaga Spa

    In the north of Navarre, within a vast estate there lies an authentic treasure of nature: the source of the mineral-medicinal waters with the highest salt content in Europe. Take a dip in the flotation pool and you’ll see how you nearly levitate over the water...

    It has modern accommodations surrounded by the bucolic Pyrenean landscape with a restaurant offering a complete well-being plan with no shortage of hydrotherapy treatments, oriental massages and innovative treatments like chocolate therapy and olive therapy, among others

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  • Balneario de Fitero Spa

    At the opposite side, in the southern part of the region, this centuries-old thermal spa stands over two different sources whose water have been used for therapeutic purposes since Roman times. These spas are called the Balneario Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer and the Balneario Virrey Palafox.

    Its medical teams offer personalised treatment to get you feeling tip-top while you enjoy: bubble baths, thermal saunas, circular showers, jets, foot and handbath, among others. Ah, and you can’t miss the spectacular hydrothermal outdoor pool —at 35 degrees—to enjoy a bath even if its snowing!

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Travelling solo in Navarre

It’s a trip within a trip for those who aren’t discouraged from knowing the world and other people on their own. We’ll warn you now: you’ll only experience solitude in Navarre for as long as you want.

And if you’re left wanting more, click on the following recommendations.

Consult Navarre’s must-sees

  • Bardenas Reales Natural Park Bardenas Reales

    Bardenas Reales

    If you want to see a different natural area, come to this desert, capture its landscapes with your camera, and listen to true silence. If course, it’s all the better if you’re accompanied by a local guide.

  • Pamplona Yamaguchi Park Pamplona

    Pamplona

    Or how about a trip to the capital, going on a guided tour, letting yourself be led through its beautiful historical centre, savouring its pintxos and travelling down the Arga Riverside Path? And as the sun goes down, attend an entertaining event.

  • Bombeja (skewer made in the form of a pump) from the Baserriberri bar Gastronomy

    Gastronomy

    Taste a few of the pintxos that don’t exist back in your parts, sip some rosé when the time is right, or try some of Navarre’s most authentic dishes... When was the last time you treated yourself?