Garinoain

The history of Garínoain, in the heart of the Valdorba Valley, can be traced back to pre-Roman times, with several Iron Age forts (Murugain, Santa Cecilia and Oiamburu), and the Murugain site, which was the origin of the town. The Basque language was widely used in Garínoain until the early 19th century, as can be seen from the place names and documents of that time.

The municipality is home to the Cabo de Armería Palace, that was the seat of people holding the armoury corporal title, linked to old noble families; there are still references to the castle demolished in the 19th century to build the church that stands there today. As regards the religious heritage, special mention should be made of the Church of San Martín, the shrine chapels of the Virgen Blanca (with a Romanesque apse and image from the 12th century), of Santa Cecilia (on a circular fort), of San Clemente (now converted into housing), and of Santo Cristo de Cataláin. The municipal district also has unusual features such as the Roman milestone, the Palace Tower, an oak tree declared to be a Natural Monument in 2009, and a fungi trail that showcases the local forest heritage.