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Marieta-Larrintzar: Between Water and Mountain

The council of Barrundia, located on the slopes of Mount Albiturri near Ullíbarri-Gamboa Reservoir, offers a rich natural and historical landscape.

Generic image of a small Euskadi village between green hills and a reservoir.
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Generic image of a small Euskadi village between green hills and a reservoir.

Marieta-Larrintzar, a council in Barrundia, is situated on the slopes of Mount Albiturri, close to the Ullíbarri-Gamboa Reservoir, presenting a landscape of significant natural and historical interest.

Marieta-Larrintzar, a council within the municipality of Barrundia, is located on the slopes of Mount Albiturri, in the foothills of the Arlaban mountain range and very near the Ullíbarri-Gamboa Reservoir. It belongs to the Llanada Alavesa region and stands at an altitude of 566 meters.
Historically, Marieta was situated west of its current location during the Middle Ages. Later, the population moved towards the area of the San Andrés Hermitage. The collapse of the roof of the old church in 1727 led to its abandonment and the relocation of religious activities to the hermitage. As this latter became too small, the current church of Marieta-Larrintzar was inaugurated in 1787. Originally part of the municipality of Gamboa, in 1957, due to the construction of the Ullíbarri-Gamboa Reservoir, it was integrated with Larrintzar into a single council of Barrundia.
The council features the Parish Church of the Invention of the Cross, built on the site of the former San Andrés hermitage. The temple has a slender square tower and a rural-style portico. Inside, it houses a 15th-century baptismal font and a Rococo main altarpiece. It also preserves two medieval images: an Andra Mari and Santa Marina.
The Santa Marina Hermitage, dating from the 15th century, is located on a mountain about two and a half kilometers from the village. Every July 20th, on the eve of the feast of Santa Marina, a pilgrimage is made from Marieta to the hermitage. Also noteworthy is the Casa Torre Larrinzar-Lazarraga, dated late 14th century, and the Church of San Juan Bautista, in Baroque style, although both buildings are privately owned and have restricted access.
The surroundings offer various routes, including the walk around the Ullíbarri-Gamboa Reservoir, of great scenic and natural interest, part of the Natura 2000 network. It is also possible to ascend Mount Albiturri (944 meters), passing by the Santa Marina Hermitage and other peaks such as Arkamo (875 meters).
Marieta-Larrintzar celebrates its festivals on September 14th. Additionally, the July 20th pilgrimage to the Santa Marina hermitage has a long tradition, having been held since 1651.

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