Salinas de Oro / Jaitz

Salinas de Oro/Jaitz is one of those places where the landscape tells the story of the town. Located in the Guesálaz Valley, among the hills that mark the transition between Andía, Sarbil, and the Goñi Mountains, this small town has been linked for centuries to an element as simple as it is valuable: salt.

The town sits atop a diapir, a unique geological formation of gypsum and salts that has shaped the territory, the economy, and even the town’s name. Beneath the ground, a millennia-old saline spring feeds the traditional salt pans, where artisanal salt production through evaporation continues to this day, transforming the landscape into a living testament to a craft with centuries of history.

The town center retains the tranquility and character of a small village, with short streets, traditional architecture, and a way of life shaped by the rhythms of farming and local festivals. From various points in the municipality, views open up to the vast horizons of Tierra Estella, while the quiet flow of the Salado River serves as a reminder of the close relationship between water and the area’s identity.

The experience is rounded out by opportunities to explore the region from different perspectives: the Geotrail of the Three Chapels, the Jaitz climbing area, and the Salt Festival—an annual celebration that highlights the natural, cultural, and human heritage of a town deeply connected to its landscape.