Ribera Alta would be nothing without its local people. Some of them were born here, grew up here, and have spent their whole lives here. Others arrived here from other places. But they all have special ties to this place, which is their home.
Mari and Fidel
“Country life has been tough, but we’ve been happy here”
Addish
“It’s peaceful because there’s no car noise, and neighbours respect one another”
Bini
“A safe place to grow up, where the only danger is that the fox might eat your hens“
Anabel
“I wouldn’t change the peace and quiet here for anything”
Iñaki
“I like living here because you’re at one with nature“
Idoia
“I chose to live here, among other reasons, because I’m in direct contact with the land around me“
Luis
“This place is my life. I’m happy working here and living here“
Juan
“Work, stuff all around you, community, nuts, mist, dawn breaking, firewood, forests … “
Jorge
“Ribera Alta is one of the Basque Country’s natural gems“
Xabier
“I love Ribera Alta, and I have everything I need here for a fine life“
Aitor
“These sun-drenched plots are the best place to grow beans“
Vanessa
“I feel so at peace walking through these woods”
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