Navarre district, Navarre, Spain

Places to visit near Orbara

Orbara is a town in Navarre district, Navarre, Spain, home to about 57 people. Within 50 km by road there are 64 places to visit — 28 forts & heritage, 23 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 churches and 1 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Xabat (1 km), Larraineta Etxeko Garaia (2 km) and Etxegarai Etxeko Garaia (2 km).

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Orbara, Navarre
Orbara, Navarre district, Navarre, Spain. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Orbara at a glance

Location
Navarre district, Navarre, Spain
Population
about 57
Coordinates
42.9673° N, 1.2421° W
Places within 50 km
64 (64 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Orbara

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Orbara: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Orbara

73 forts & heritage within 100 km of Orbara. The closest is Xabat (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Orbara

57 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Orbara. The closest is Urkulu (11 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Urkulu · viewpoint · Nouvelle-Aquitaine · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Roncevaux Pass · viewpoint · Navarre · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Mendixuri · viewpoint · Navarre · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Okabe · viewpoint · Pyrénées-Atlantiques · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Pic de Bizkarzé · viewpoint · Pyrénées-Atlantiques · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Orhi · viewpoint · Nouvelle-Aquitaine · ~24 km · Must-see

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Churches near Orbara

33 churches within 100 km of Orbara. The closest is Église de l'Assomption de la Vierge (27 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Orbara

12 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Orbara. The closest is Presa de Yesa (49 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Orbara

10 museums within 100 km of Orbara. The closest is Oiasso Museoa (76 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Orbara

6 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Orbara. The closest is Reserva Natural de la Foz de Benasa (40 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Orbara

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 12 km on the road.

  1. Start in Orbara
  2. 1 km Xabat · heritage site, Navarre
  3. 2 km Larraineta Etxeko Garaia · heritage site, Navarre
  4. 1 km Estankero House Time / Hòrreo Casa Estanquero · heritage site, Navarre
  5. 1 km Etxegarai Etxeko Garaia · heritage site, Navarre
  6. 4 km Jauki · heritage site, Navarre
  7. 3 km Back to Orbara

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From travellers near Orbara

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How to reach Orbara

    All places near Orbara by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Orbara by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage2873Xabat (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2357Urkulu (11 km)
    Churches633Église de l'Assomption de la Vierge (27 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs112Presa de Yesa (49 km)
    Museums010Oiasso Museoa (76 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens36Reserva Natural de la Foz de Benasa (40 km)
    Caves35Harpea's Cave (11 km)
    Beaches & coast04Phare de Ciboure (72 km)
    Other attractions03ТРИЗУБ (78 km)
    Parks03Castelao Parkea (87 km)
    Treks01Sentier des Pistes de Fond du Somport (75 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Amuitz (81 km)

    Orbara: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Orbara?

    Xabat (heritage site, about 1 km), Larraineta Etxeko Garaia (heritage site, about 2 km), Etxegarai Etxeko Garaia (heritage site, about 2 km), Estankero House Time / Hòrreo Casa Estanquero (heritage site, about 2 km), Jauki (heritage site, about 3 km), Portal (heritage site, about 3 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Orbara?

    64 places on Spotwander: 28 forts & heritage, 23 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 churches, 1 lake, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Orbara?

    Xabat, about 1 km by road; Larraineta Etxeko Garaia (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Orbara?

    Urkulu, about 11 km by road; Roncevaux Pass (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Orbara?

    Église de l'Assomption de la Vierge, about 27 km by road; San Nikolas Eliza (32 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Orbara?

    Start in Orbara, visit Xabat, then Larraineta Etxeko Garaia, then Estankero House Time / Hòrreo Casa Estanquero, then Etxegarai Etxeko Garaia, then Jauki, and drive back — about 12 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Orbara?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Orbara

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Orbara’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Orbara on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.