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The town itself is a hidden gem in the Navarre province. It is centred around a historic rectangle that is shadowed by the Castillo. In the early evening it bustles with people, young and old alike meeting and greeting each other in the bars along the sides of the rectangle. There are many bars and restaurants down the side streets so don’t be worried to wander down them - you’ll also find small stores for food, and many hairdressers! It is a windy town so bring something warm to wear in the evening, even in the summer months The castillo is well worth a visit, but wear good walking shoes and be prepared to climb many of the winding stairs to get the best views. I used an audio guide which was well worth the few euros it cost to use them. There are many churches in the town, but the most beautiful one is next to the Castillo- stunning images by the alter. I also visited the museum of viniculture - which holds 4 floors of fascinating information about the history, growth, and wine making. This is in the square next to the church, and also houses the tourist information office. The area around Olite town houses many wine- making companies, which also do tours- unfortunately I didn’t have time for this - next time maybe? There are lots of bars, cafes and restaurants- best ones are down the side streets and offer great value menu del Dias. Park outside the walls of the town and walk to get the best from Olite - driving down the narrow main streets is not advised - many cars near the marks of failed attempts at negotiating the narrow turns!

This was our second time in Olite. The old centre is compact with plenty of interest. Great selection of places to eat, drink and people watch; we had an excellent supper in the Bar Ducay (corner of Rúa de Medios and Plaza Carlos III). Good base for those interested in Spanish wines - highly recommend the Bodegas Ochoa, Calle de Miranda de Arga 35.

Olite is a wine town not too far from Pamplona Easy to get to and very peaceful Enough history to keep you busy for a day wine tasting can be done within 2km of the old town lively place with music on the square - even in Corona time old walled town with fascinating little streets, tapas bars, restaurants we ate at the parador and found the set menu very good value for money visit of church and the castle well worth while - make sure to climb the towers for views-