Montejurra

Montejurra, also known as Jurramendi in Basque, is a mountain located in Navarre, Spain. It is situated near the city of Estella-Lizarra. Montejurra is historically significant, primarily due to events that occurred there in the 19th and 20th centuries relating to Carlism.

The mountain was a frequent gathering place for Carlist supporters, a political movement advocating for a traditionalist, legitimist, and Catholic monarchy in Spain. During the Carlist Wars (particularly the First Carlist War, 1833-1840), Montejurra held strategic importance.

However, Montejurra is most notably associated with the Montejurra Incidents of 1976. On May 9, 1976, a Carlist gathering on Montejurra to commemorate the Carlist dead was attacked by right-wing militants. This resulted in two deaths and several injuries. The attack is widely believed to have involved members of far-right groups with connections to elements within the Spanish security forces during the transitional period following the death of Francisco Franco. The Montejurra Incidents are considered a pivotal moment in the transition to democracy in Spain, highlighting the continued presence of political violence and the challenges faced in dismantling the structures of the Franco regime. The events are still a subject of controversy and debate in Spain today.