Clear, bright days are the perfect moment to take this car trip, with plenty of stops along the way in each hamlet, to take in the sights and enjoy this gorgeous scenery.

The route begins in Orduña, taking the A3931 towards the Santuario de la Antigua (an old shrine) and on, through the various villages and neighbourhoods, or branching off the road, in the case of Lendoñogoiti and Mendeika. In Lendoñobeiti you should visit the mill and the Poza chapel, where Licenciado Poza originated.

If you fancy a short walk to round off your day, we suggest you stroll from Lendoñobeiti to Lendoñogoiti, or when you get to Mendeika, carry on to Babio and take in the amazing views towards Ayala.

Orduña invites you to escape and disconnect in a magical place where the only sounds are the rustling leaves and birdsong.

More and more people take to the woods in search of an escape from the stress of city life. This practice is known as "forest bathing" or Shinrin-Yoku, is recommended by more and more medical professionals for its therapeutic properties.

In Sierra Sálvada you will encounter beech woods which guard in their depths a universe of peace. Visit the woods each season and see how they change. Get to know their nature and unwind in their presence.

All this is made possible by following the network of footpaths across Monte Santiago, or climbing up to the peaks of Txarlazo or Iturrigorri.

Another surprising wild destination is the Tertanga gorge, one of the four small villages which make up Arrastaria township and accessible from the BU-625 just before you start to climb the Orduña pass, on the right-hand side.

Take a walk as far as the path allows and contemplate the limestone outcrop of the Fraideburu. You'll get the feeling you have just stumbled on something fantastic - a real hidden treasure.

Because we sit between the two climates of the Sierra Sálvada mountain range - the Atlantic and the Mediterranean, our botany is rich and diverse.

If you would like to share in this floral and vegetable diversity, then spring is the best time to do so. Bring a magnifying glass and take a stroll from the Santuario de la Antigua to the top of the Txarlazo. On your way up you will encounter holly bushes, wild orchids, ferns and mountain valerian; around the Goldetxo spring there are insect-eating plants, and once you have crossed the Goldetxo pass you will find broom, thrift and rock roses.

When you reach the summit, walk up to the monument to the Virgen de la Antigua and enjoy the views over the valley.