Navarre It’s full of surprises around every corner. Tudela and PamplonaFor example, these are cities with a lot to do and visit. However, the true charm of Navarre resides in his cities and towns full of amazing monuments or idyllic natural routes.
Jaunsarasa council belonging to the municipality of Basaburúa Mayoris located 35 km from the capital Navarre. This city is one of the smallest in the valley and has less than 40 inhabitants.
Despite its small population, Jaunsarás is the capital of the municipality of Basaburúa. The Basaburúa Mayor valley is made up of 9 tipsincluding Jaunsaras, and 6 other small towns.
At the beginning of the 21st century, this city was the smallest in the municipality but, over time, being located in the middle of the valley and being the capital there has been a great positive impact in the life of the region.
The town doesn’t have many houses but they are all very elegant and oldsome dating from 18th century. All services in the valley are in Jaunsaras: town hall, school, medical office and pharmacy. There is also a parish known as Church of the Assumptionbuilt in the 16th century.
One of the most popular tourist attractions in Jaunsaras are their oaks. These are not normal oaks, because there are some that have thousands of years old like specimens Kisulabe or Beheitikolanda. Due to the longevity of these oaks, some measure 30 meters high.
There is also a old legend linked to these ancient oaks and the forest where they are located. The legend says this: “On several occasions, on days when storms threaten the valley, the elusive Basajaun has been seen and heard, coming out of hiding to warn the flocks and shepherds of the storms and the presence of storms with cries and whistles.“.
THE legend He also adds that the Basajaun He has many hiding places in the forest, many of which are connected to each other, so that no one can find him. One of these hiding places is said to be inside the hollow trunk of the Beheitikolanda oak.
He Basajaun is a character of Basque mythology who lives in the forests and helps the shepherds. He is a great man covered in hair and with enormous strength. Although many stories say he has a kind natureThere are others that stand out the savagery of this creature and the danger of meeting her.
For reach the oaks you have to follow a simple marked route. For the Route NA-4112 you can reach Jaunsaras and from there, just follow the signs that lead to the vast oak forest. The route is circular, with little difference in altitude and approximately 2 km long.
