The single province region of Navarra often gets overlooked as a tourist destination, with France to the north and the Basque Country and wine region of La Rioja alongside.

This incredibly green area has two distinct characteristics. The north attracts walkers, cyclists, climbers and families heading into the mountains of the Navarran Pyrenees.

Much of northern Navarra is covered by hills and mountains, although south of Pamploma – the region’s capital that is best known for the Running of Bulls which form part of the Sanfermines festival that takes place each July – the mountains are left behind and the plains of central Spain begin to open out, while the wet forests become scorched vineyards and olive groves.

Provinces: A single province region.

“Estella la bella, Pamplona la bona, Olite y Tafalla la flor de Navarra.”