Iruraiz-Gauna

This cosy municipality is located in the historical territory of Alava and belongs to Cuadrilla de Salvatierra-Agurain. The 11 group of towns making up the Iruraiz-Gauna area are home to historical gems that will amaze the visitors. Within the church of San Martín (13th century) in Gazeo we will see the apse's paintings, hidden till 1967. They are of Gothic style and display religious imagery.

Magnificent art samples

In addition, we should mention the church of Nuestra Señora de la Asunción in Alaitza -dating back to the 14th century-, because of its Middle Age paintings. We could say that the visitor will be given an outstanding art lesson. Once visited the art and heritage samples of Iruraiz-Gauna, we will enjoy the beautiful environment making the ascent of Iturrieta mountains.

If we visit the village in early June we will enjoy the festival of San Víctor and its peculiar custom. The village keeps the skull of the saint in a silver receptacle, as a relic, and year after year its inhabitants take the skull to the saint's hermitage and put it under water. Afterwards, they drink the water willing to benefit from its alleged healing effects.