Hotel Venta Etxalar

HNAV3, Etxalar, Spanish Pyrenees and Catalunya

This charming 3-star hotel is set beside the Bidasoa River near the picturesque village of Etxalar. Set amidst the hills of the western Pyrenees, its proximity to the coast and the French border makes this a fantastic base to explore the Baztán-Bidasoa Valley and the coast near San Sebastian as well as the delightful French Pais Basque, just over the border.

The hotel has a popular bar with a large outdoor terrace and a well renowned restaurant as well as several function rooms. Its 40 rooms, many of which have balconies, offer air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and complimentary Wi-Fi.

The valley is famed for its pretty villages, including nearby Etxalar, Lesaka and Bera de Bidasoa and its deep rooted Basque culture and gastronomy. Hikers will find wonderful walks in the rolling hills and history buffs will be able to trace the final battles of Wellington’s Peninsular Campaign.

San Sebastian and Hondarribia are just nearby and the various mountain passes which cross the frontier open the door for wonderful circular routes, taking in the delightful villages of the Pais Basque, the resorts of Biarritz, St Jean de Luz and Hendaye and the spectacular coastal road along the Corniche.

Accommodation

40 rooms including single rooms, double and twin rooms, junior suites and suites. Family rooms sleeping 3 and 4 people are also available.

Many rooms have balconies and all offer air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and complimentary Wi-Fi

Hotel Features

Outdoor terraces

On-site parking

Restaurant

Bar and restaurant open to the public serving everything including light snacks, menú del día and a la carte dining. There are several function rooms for groups with special set menus available.

Hotel Facilities

24 Hour Reception
Tour Booking Service
WiFi all areas
Spacious Grounds
Lift
Garden/Patio/Terrace
Shared Lounge / TV Area
No smoking in hotel
Luggage storage
Air Conditioning

Sports and Wellbeing

Bicycle hire
Billiard / pool table

Room facilities (all rooms)

En-suite bathroom
Heating
Air conditioning
WIFI
TV
Walk-in shower
Shower over bathtub
Hairdryer
Safe deposit box
Desk

Dining

Restaurant, open to the public
Bar with terrace, open to the public, serving drinks and light snacks

Accessibility

Facilities adapted for guests with reduced mobility
Room(s) adapted for guests with reduced mobility
Parking space adapted for guests with reduced mobility

Parking

On-site parking (free)

Spanish Pyrenees and Catalunya

Just over the border from France and a stone’s throw from the Bay of Biscay, the village of Etxalar sits among the lovely green mountains of northern Navarra, where the Pyrenees come down to meet the sea. Well placed for exploring northern Navarra, the French Pais Basque and Spanish Basque coast near San Sebastian, this is the perfect base to combine a walking holiday with days at the beach, and visits to historic towns and villages nearby.

The village itself, famed for its smuggling traditions and its unique style of pigeon hunting in the autumn, is beautifully preserved in the style particular to the valleys of the Baztan and Bidasoa and has two good bar / restaurants, an open air swimming pool and a large fronton (open air pelota court, doubles as a playground on rainy days).

Explore the villages of Baztán-Bidasoa – Extalar, Lesaka, Elizondo, Amaiur and many more…
Wellington’s final battle sites of Bera de Bidasoa and the Otsondo pass
Visit delightful Lesaka where Wellington was garrisoned
Hike or take the ‘Petit Tren’ to the peak of Larrun for the best views of the Bay of Biscay
Pop over to Hendaye, St-Jean-de-Luz and Biarritz
Señorio de Bertiz arboteum and nature park
Cycle the Bidasoa Greenway 42km of repurposed railway line through stunning riverside scenery (bike rental available at Doneztebe)
Visit San Sebastian and Hondarribia with its delightful old-town and fisherman’s quarter
Albaola in Pasajes where a 16th century whaling ship is being reconstructed with original materials and techniques
Visit the caves at Sare and Zugarramurdi famous for their links with witchcraft