Nazar is a small mountain village, open to the landscape and the silence, located in the foothills of the Sierra de Codés, between the Sierra de Lóquiz and the La Berrueza Valley. It is a place where time moves slowly and where the relationship with the natural, agricultural, and mountainous surroundings continues to shape daily life.
From the town center, at an elevation of 747 meters, the views open up to fields of grain, the peaks of Peña Costalera and Yoar, and the mountain ranges that frame the horizon. Traditional trails invite visitors to explore the Mediterranean woodland of holm oaks and discover an authentic landscape, ideal for relaxation and contemplating the surroundings.
The Church of St. Peter the Apostle, with medieval origins and successive expansions, dominates the village alongside the Chapel of Our Lady of Loreto, situated in a location deeply rooted in popular devotion. The traditional washhouse, fed by the village spring, and the two-spout fountain—a historic water source and neighborhood gathering spot—evoke the daily life of bygone eras. Rounding out the heritage are the houses bearing coats of arms and the ruins of the abandoned village of Desiñana, a testament to ancient settlements and the historical evolution of the area.
Social life revolves around festivals, pilgrimages, and neighborhood gatherings, which swell the population in the summer and keep ties alive with those who return to the village on weekends or during vacations. Nazar is also a good starting point for exploring La Berrueza, visiting the Lana and Valdega valleys, or exploring the nearby mountain ranges and villages.