Churches, heraldic houses and a hike to Peregaña give Menagaray several specific points of interest. There are also two rural accommodations in the village to choose from, with different numbers of apartments. First consider whether your stay will focus mainly on the buildings or whether you would like to plan a hike; the routes differ considerably in length and character.

Churches and Chapels

Menagaray is known for the Church of San Pedro and the Chapel of San Nicolás. The parish church of San Pedro dates from the 18th century; the feast of San Pedro is celebrated in Menagaray on June 29. If you are considering staying for the festival, you can take this specific date into account when planning your trip. In the Chapel of Christ in Mendieta, the altar mensa comes from the neighboring Chapel of San Nicolás de Iza.

Heraldic Houses and Palaces

Several houses in Menagaray bear coats of arms. The Palacio de Arecha in Menagaray is a Neoclassical building. The Palacio-Casa solariega in Barrio Mendieta is a square, three-story building in the local style of Baroque palaces; a small outbuilding for service use adjoins it. The coat of arms on its façade belongs to the Aretxabala family and was taken from the Palacio Arechabala. Visitors interested in architecture and heraldry will find two specific ways to explore the history of these houses: the shape of the building and the origin of the coat of arms.

Hiking to Peregaña

Remains of an Iron Age settlement can be found on Mount Perigaña, near Menagaray. The “Peregaña desde Menagarai” hike passes through woodland to extensive meadows on the southern slope and climbs to the summit. A route description from April 2021 classifies it as an easy 9.05-kilometer circular hike, with 334 meters of ascent and a maximum elevation of 628 meters. As the description dates from April 2021, check trail conditions and signage before setting out; vegetation and trail conditions can vary by season.

Peregaña Circular Hike and Route 37

Route 37, “Carretera Artziniega,” is also listed for Menagaray, at 97.17 kilometers. The 9.05 kilometers refers to the easy Peregaña circular hike described in April 2021. Check the detailed conditions for Route 37 before setting out.

Accommodation in Menagaray

Mendieta Etxea is a country house in Menagaray with four fully equipped apartments. El Rincón de Aiara is a rural accommodation in the village with five apartments. The type of accommodation and the number of apartments at each provide two specific points of reference for narrowing down your options. Check the accommodation details again before booking.

Plan Your Journey

An older listing for the regional connection between Amurrio and Respaldiza names Menagarai (Jauregi) as a stop. A reservation by 8 p.m. on the previous day is required to connect with regular transport. Before traveling, check whether the service and reservation deadline are still in effect.

For the broader travel overview: Quejana.