Ganuza

Ganuza is a small district within the municipality of Metauten, located at the foot of the Sierra de Lóquiz, in the Metauten Valley. The village lies at an elevation of about 560 meters and is notable for the limestone cliffs of the Sierra de Lóquiz, whose rocky walls define one of the valley’s most recognizable landscapes. From the village and its surroundings, one can enjoy sweeping views of these cliffs, a sight also shared by nearby towns such as Ollobarren.

The mountain range and its cliffs, the forests of holm oaks and gall oaks, and the proximity to natural passes make Ganuza a common starting point for hiking trails. Historic trails such as the Puerto Viejo and the Puerto Nuevo depart from the village, leading to the upper reaches of Lóquiz and unique sites like the Ojo de San Prudencio.

Notable among its religious heritage are the parish church of San Pedro Apóstol and the chapel-basilica of Santiago de Lóquiz, shared by the villages of the Facero region, which keeps alive a historical and cultural tradition linked to the communal use of the mountains.

Ganuza maintains an active rural way of life, centered on livestock farming and small-scale agriculture. The patron saint festivities in September and the pilgrimage to Santiago de Lóquiz—shared with neighboring towns—reinforce this collective bond with the local area.