San Juan de Azcoitia

Azcoitia is a historic town in the province of Gipuzkoa in the Basque Country of northern Spain, set in the Urola River valley amid the lush green hills and mountains of the Basque interior. The area's sulfurous mineral spring tradition reflects the broader geothermal heritage of the Basque-Cantabrian geological zone, where mineral waters associated with well-being have been known and used since medieval times. The town itself is notable for its remarkable concentration of Baroque architecture, including the sanctuary of Loyola — birthplace of Saint Ignatius — located in the adjacent Azpeitia, making the Urola valley one of the most culturally and historically significant corners of the Basque Country. The sulfurous waters of the area complement the experience of exploring one of the Basque Country's most authentic and architecturally distinguished inland valleys.