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« ARRAYA A UNE ÂME :
ELLE SE VOIT, ELLE SE SENT, ELLE SE VIT ! »

Run by the Fagoaga family for three generations, this 16th century former inn of
the St James’ Way is now a 4 star hotel with a gastronomic restaurant. It is full of
authenticity and charm in the heart of a listed village, and provides a perfect stop-off
between the ocean and the mountains. Trademark: « Arraya has a soul: she sees,
feels and lives! » Why come here? For a charming hotel, warm welcome and excellent
food. Essentials: 15 comfortable rooms with light oak wood, designer fabrics and
old Basque furniture. Fine, carefully prepared food with local products (trout from
Banka, lamb shoulder from Navarre, low temperature cooking, and the Basque cake
speciality) all served in the restaurant or on the beautiful terrace in the shade of the
plane trees and overlooking the listed village square. How much? Tradition Room from
€96; Privilege from €135; Prestige suite from €165. Menu €28/39.