The Olive Oil Capital of Navarre.
Extra virgin olive oil is a tradition that has shaped the region’s landscape, economy, and identity. The Arróniz variety, the cooperative olive mill, and celebrations such as Tostada Day make the town a culinary hub of the region.
At the foot of Montejurra, Arróniz unfolds as a terraced village of quiet streets, squares, and houses bearing coats of arms. The parish church of San Salvador, the Basilica of Our Lady of Mendía, and the local heritage tell the story of centuries of history tied to the land.
Olive groves, vineyards, ravines, and rolling hills surround the town, creating an ideal setting for hiking, trail running, or mountain biking, with sweeping views of Montejurra and the surrounding villages.
Arróniz can be visited year-round. Late winter is notable for the Day of the Toast and the Navarre Olive Oil Festival, while spring and fall are ideal for hiking and enjoying the area’s agricultural landscape.
Arróniz is a town in Tierra Estella located in the southern foothills of Montejurra, surrounded by olive groves, vineyards, and grain fields. Its terraced village climbs up the slope of a hill dominated by the Basilica of Our Lady of Mendía and its cross. The town’s patron saint festivities in honor of the Virgin of Mendía are held around the basilica; they take place on the first weekend of September and mark one of the most eagerly anticipated events on the local calendar.
A stroll through Arróniz is a journey through a village steeped in agricultural tradition and historic grandeur, with quiet streets, houses bearing coats of arms, and a local life closely tied to the town square, the festivals, and the land. The Plaza de los Fueros, with its 18th-century town hall, forms the heart of the town, while the parish church of San Salvador and the Basilica of Mendía watch over the village from different elevations.
The natural surroundings are another of its major attractions. Routes and trails depart from the town center itself, winding through dryland landscapes, ravines, and gentle hills—ideal for hiking, trail running, or mountain biking. The Cantoelmonte trail, with sweeping views of Arróniz, Barbarin, and Montejurra, showcases the diversity of landscapes surrounding the town.
If there is one thing that defines Arróniz, it is its historic connection to extra-virgin olive oil—a bond that has made the town the olive oil capital of Navarre. The Arróniz variety is grown here, a hallmark recognized both within and beyond the Autonomous Community of Navarre. The cooperative olive mill plays a key role in the local economy. It welcomes tourists and hosts one of Tierra Estella’s most popular culinary events: Tostada Day, which is typically celebrated on the last weekend of February and has been designated a Festival of Tourist Interest in Navarre. This tradition is complemented by other initiatives that revive the memory of the village’s old oil mill and bridge traditional methods with organic, contemporary production.
Una villa abierta y luminosa a los pies de Montejurra.
Una villa medieval de gran tradición gastronómica.
Un pueblo de altura donde leyendas y tradiciones siguen vivas.
Un pueblo privilegiado entre Montejurra y Monjardín, donde la poesía forma parte de su historia.
