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Garai is located in the historical territory of Bizkaia, in Duranguesado region, and on the foothills of Oiz Mountain. The surrounding landscape is mainly mountainous and the relief is uneven. Moreover, different neighbourhoods form Garai and the majority of the population is concentrated in San Miguel neighbourhood. Within Garai's historical heritage we can visit the elegant Garai Goitia Palace, with a noble and monumental porch.

 

From there we can go to the church of San Miguel Arcángel and the parish church of San Juan Evangelista, simple and magnificent temple founded in the 16th century. Finally, the hermitage of San Juan de Momoitio, and the medieval necropolis found in the homonym neighbourhood, complete Garai's wide range of historical elements.

 

Etxeita holm oak, singular tree

The municipality is famous too for the Etxeita holm oak, located near the homonym country house, and classed as "Singular Trees of Euskadi" due to its enormous size and the symmetry and density of its foliage.

 

Garai holds different festivals all through the year but the main one takes place on July 25-26, consecrated to Santiago and Santa Ana.

Information of interest

Surface area
7.10 Km
No. of inhabitants
319

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