28 July - 11 August (2026 dates to be confirmed)
Mendigorria International Music Festival
Mendigorria
This is where our name comes into play: we are right in the centre of Navarre and that means there are many different ways to reach Central Navarre-Nafar Erdialdea
By car
We are an arrival and departure point, well-connected by road to many destinations. The roads spread out in a star from Tafalla to places in Navarra and its surrounding areas:
- to the north, it is barely 35 km up the A-15 to Pamplona and less than 100 km to the Pyrenean landscapes of Roncesvalles;
- to the south, Tudela and the fertile Ribera del Ebro are 55 km away down the AP-15;
- to the east, Sangüesa, the gateway to villages in the foothills of the Pyrenees, is 45 km away along the NA-8602 and the A-21;
- and to the west, the NA-132 runs across fields and hills for 30 km to Estella-Lizarra and the Rioja Alavesa is 90 km away.
A perfect centre to travel all around.
There is also a road network connecting our towns and villages, meaning you can enjoy a quiet rural road trip through stunning landscapes.
Tips if you are travelling by car:
- * If your car is electric, check the charging points here or download the ‘Navarra te recarga’ app for convenience, from Google Play or App Store
- Check out the rest areas at points throughout Central Navarre including Tafalla, Miranda de Arga, Olite/Erriberri and Ujué/Uxue
- * In general, parking is free in the towns and villages in Central Navarre. Look out for park and ride car parks to explore the town centres on foot and to do your bit to conserve them.
- The RMP parking spaces are clearly marked PMR in all the towns.
By train
If you come by train, your travel plans should be to the Olite/Erriberri or Tafalla train stations, both in Central Navarre-Nafar Erdialdea. Outside Central Navarre, you can also get off at Pamplona/Iruña or Tudela station, with connections to many destinations.
By motorhome
If you visit Central Navarre-Nafar Erdialdea in a motorhome, van or any other type of home on wheels, here are some suggestions to make the most of your stay.
- Camping sites
Choose one of Central Navarre’s camping sites and enjoy their services and activities. Check out your options in Mendigorria, Olite/Erriberri and Puente la Reina/Gares.
Parking and rest areas: They are ideal places to park your motorhome or stop for a break, but camping there is forbidden. For example:
- The Olite/Erriberri Motorhome Service Area, with views of the Church of San Pedro and its magnificent tower. It has 10 parking spaces, a free water filling and disposal service, and the vehicles can stay for a maximum of 72 hours.
- Tafalla Motorhome Area has signs for 6 overnight and parking spaces on a large forecourt, a picnic area, and water filling and disposal service. The maximum parking time is 48 hours.
- Other towns have other parking areas: Artajona, Legarda, Larraga, Miranda de Arga, Santacara, Carcastillo San Martín de Unx.
Check out the information panels with the rules for using each of them.
By coach
Different companies run services to Middle Navarre-Nafar Erdialdea. For example, Alsa has routes from Madrid to Tafalla, in the centre of the region.
If you are travelling by coach, you have several options:
- Check if there is a connection from your point of departure to our destination. Tafalla is a regular stop on coach routes: Alsa includes it on the service it runs from Madrid, and Interbus also stops in Tafalla on its routes from Zaragoza. Puente la Reina/Gares is also another possible stop if you are travelling from Logroño with La Estellesa.
- Another option is to travel to Pamplona/Iruña, the capital of Navarra, and then take another coach to a town in Central Navarre. There is a wide range of routes and times.
Furthermore, if you are already in Central Navarre, you can take a bus between the towns and villages: check here to find the routes and how long the journeys take.
By plane
The nearest airport to Central Navarre is Noáin, around 30 km away. There are year-round flights to destinations such as Madrid and the Canary Islands, and also to some of the Balearic Islands in summer.
By motorbike
Do you prefer two wheels? Well, you are really going to enjoy the route: roads with gentle bends, vineyards and viewpoints, off-road trails along riverbanks… Select your refuelling stops before starting off and check out our suggestions for a pit stop with a tasty biker lunch featuring the local cuisine.
Other options
- You can hire a vehicle locally in Tafalla to travel around the area.
- If you need a taxi, you can check out the options in Central Navarre here.
- If you have brought your bike and you want to get it ready to set off round the area, you can do so at the Artajona bike repair point (next to the municipal football pitch), Garinoain (outside the cemetery) or in Tafalla (on the left of Ciudad Deportiva sports complex and in the Motorhome Area).
