Tourism
Santa Criz De Eslava
Guided tours of the Santa Criz de Eslava Roman archaeological site Santa Criz de Eslava and the exhibition space that houses the exhibition: Santa Criz de Eslava, reflections of Rome in Basque Territory.
Season from March 15 to December 15.
Approximate duration 2 hours. Tour of the site and visit to the exhibition.
Available visiting days (except by appointment for groups of around 10 people), Saturdays and Sundays in the morning. See calendar and reservations.
For schools, institutes and groups of more than 10 people, write to: santacrizdeeslava@gmail.com
Visits can be arranged in Basque (by appointment).
Contact telephone number for questions and queries, from Monday to Friday from 10:00 to 16:00 hrs. 680 131 807
Santa Criz De Eslava, Reflections of Rome in Basque Territory
Since July 1, 2019, you can visit the exhibition in the Eslava oil mill Santa Criz de Eslava, reflections of Rome in Basque territory which includes some of the most representative materials from the excavations carried out in the Roman city. The exhibition will be open until 2024.
During the first stage (2019 – 2020) it has exceeded 900 visitors.
You can visit the exhibition on Saturdays and Sundays. You must reserve your place in advance at the following link: Reservations – Santa Criz de Eslava. For queries regarding the visit, you can call 680 13 18 07. The exhibition space is located located in the town of Eslava, in the renovated building of the old oil mill, at Calle Santa Ana 1.
The visit to the exhibition costs €3, the guided tour to the archaeological site costs €5 and if you book the «pack» – guided tour to the Roman city and visit to the exhibition – you will only pay €6.50. To access this discount, you must enter the pack code when generating the reservation. The money raised is reinvested in improving access and maintaining the archaeological site itself.
Territorio Eslava
The project, promoted by the Town Council, seeks to develop sustainability pathways for a town at extreme risk of depopulation. Territorio Eslava acts as an umbrella for different initiatives, ensures the promotion of the local, enhances its value and creates a space for public-private collaboration; a roadmap for rural development that connects culture, heritage, agricultural innovation and sustainability.
Experiences
Collaboration developed with Bodega Eslava: 3 types of visit, (choose the one you like the most). They are organized by appointment and for groups of around a minimum of 5 people.
SENSORY JOURNEY THROUGH GARNACHA
During this experience you can tour the winery facilities while discovering, step by step, the production process of its mountain Garnacha wines.
In addition, its winemaker, Rebeca Lecumberri, will guide you through a sensory journey in which the aromas and flavors of its peculiar wines, paired with different Reyno Gourmet products, will tell us the history of Garnacha, a characteristic variety of our territory, its landscape, its terroir and its expertise in the production of red and rosé wines.
Duration: 1.30 hours
Languages: Spanish and Basque
Price: €35
ESLAVA AND WINE:
VISIT TO SANTA CRIZ AND TASTING AT THE SITE
Discover the relationship between the town of Eslava and wine production through this unique experience that begins with a guided tour of one of the best-preserved Roman cities in northern Spain, Santa Criz.
After enjoying the spectacular panoramic views, you will participate in a wine tasting to learn about and savor the unique characteristics of the estate wines and their deep connection with the territory.
We will also visit the exhibition space on the site and end with a visit to the winery, where we will tell you about the production process of our wines and you can buy them in the store.
Duration: 2 hours
Languages: Spanish and Basque
Price: €20
ESLAVA, TOWN OF VINEYARDS:
VISIT TO SANTA CRIZ AND TASTING IN VINEYARD
We will begin with a visit to the Roman site of Santa Criz de Eslava, where we will let our imagination run wild to get an idea of what life was like in this ancient city thousands of years ago. We will discover how the local economy has evolved from Roman times to the present day, focusing on the importance of grape cultivation and wine production.
After observing the incredible vineyard landscapes, we can enjoy a visit to an exclusive plot of vineyards, where we will taste the estate wine that we produce with the fruits of that same land. We will culminate the experience by visiting the winery, where we will close the circle by learning how wines that express the history and character of our land are still being made today.
Duration: 2.15 hours
Languages: Spanish and Basque
Price: €25
Information and reservations: admon@bodegaeslava.com / 674 744 847
Pilot Project in Cooperation for Agricultural Innovation
The Eslava Town Council, in cooperation with Bodega Eslava, is promoting this pilot project of innovation in regenerative viticulture with the aim of moving towards a more sustainable agriculture adapted to the territory.
With a duration of two years and a budget of 221,674.34 euros, the project is co-financed by the Government of Navarra and the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD), within the framework of the Strategic Plan of the CAP 2023–2027.
The joint work between the public and private sectors allows us to move towards a new rural model where the territory is not only kept alive, but also becomes a laboratory for sustainability and cooperation.