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It is located in the centre of the Esteribar valley to the left of the river Arga. Old place of royal lordship, according to the taxes of the "fuero" of the valley in 1192 were counted about 6 families. These had been halved by 1366.
The small village of Akerreta is organized around the church. With well-kept and restored mountain-style houses, the masonry stone on its corners contrasts with the plaster on the rest of the façade. The parish church of La Transfiguración is of medieval origin, although its current appearance dates back to the 18th century, when the roof was built. The tower at the foot of the temple and the baptismal font are still preserved from the original medieval origin. The entrance to the church is through a simple door protected by a portico. The main altarpiece is Renaissance from the 16th century.
The patron saint fiestas are celebrated on 8 September.
To get to Akerreta we can do it directly from the N-135 that connects Pamplona/Iruña with Roncesvalles/Orreaga, taking the detour by the NA-2338 that takes us to the town, or from nearby Larrasoaña/Larrasoaína by the NA-8204.
There is a bus service from Monday to Saturday, which covers the route Pamplona/Iruña-Roncesvalles/Orreaga, another service is that of Pamplona/Iruña-Zubiri-Eugui from Monday to Friday.
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A milestone in the economic history of Navarre and Spain in the 18th century
Jewel of Romanesque architecture, centre of spirituality
Pilgrimage destination in honour of the patron saint of Navarre, Saint Francis Xavier
At the bottom of a valley near a river and as horizon the sky
Jewel of Ujué, ordered to be constructed by kings
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