Ecomuseo del Pastoreo
Ecomuseum in a 16th-century farmhouse in Legazpi on herding and the traditional making of Idiazabal cheese, with an audiovisual presentation and guided tour.
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About the museum
The Ecomuseo del Pastoreo is housed in the Erraizabal (also spelled Erreizabal) farmhouse, a 16th-century house in the Telleriarte district of Legazpi, which still operates as a livestock and cheese farm. It presents pastoral activity and the making of Idiazabal cheese in its natural setting.
The museum occupies the farmhouse loft (about 160 m²) and is divided into two spaces. The first is an audiovisual presentation, “El pastoreo ayer y hoy” (Herding Yesterday and Today), which recreates the landscape shaped by the shepherd and the management of livestock through the seasons. The second is the permanent exhibition, which covers the physical environment, transhumance, borda herding, sheepfolds (majadas) and shepherds' huts (txabolas pastoriles), the latxa sheep breed and its life cycle, the shepherd's trade, and the artisan production of Idiazabal cheese, both traditional and contemporary.
The visit is guided and may include taking part in cheese-making and a shepherd's pintxo with cheese, bread and cider. Cheese made on the farm can also be bought. In spring, when the lambs are born, the visit is especially appealing.
Highlights
- Audiovisual presentation “El pastoreo ayer y hoy”
- Exhibition on transhumance, shepherds' huts and the latxa sheep
- Artisan production of Idiazabal cheese in a working farmhouse
- Option to take part in cheese-making and taste the shepherd's pintxo
- Visit in spring, when the lambs are born
Permanent exhibition
- El pastoreo y el queso Idiazabal – Audiovisual presentation and permanent exhibition on transhumance, the latxa sheep, the shepherd's trade and the making of Idiazabal cheese.
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €2.50 |
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| Groups | €2 per personWith shepherd's pintxo, €3 per person. |
| “Días de Pastorcillo” family plan (includes shepherd's pintxo) | €4 |
The shepherd's pintxo (cheese, bread and cider) can be booked with the visit.
Accessibility
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Kids & families
- Family tours & workshops
“Días de Pastorcillo” family plan, with shepherd's pintxo included.
Getting there & parking
The farmhouse is in the Telleriarte district, about 3 km from Legazpi along the road towards Oñati; a left turn leads to Brinkola and the Barrendiola reservoir.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Museum shop
Sale of Idiazabal cheese made on the farm.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 60 min |
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| Good to know | All visits are guided and include the audiovisual presentation; visitors can take part in cheese-making. |
