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The Prehistoric Caves of Isturitz and Oxocelhaya

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The Prehistoric Caves of Isturitz and Oxocelhaya
Quartier Herebehere
64640
ST MARTIN D ARBEROUE
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Discover St. Martin d’Arberoue, a hidden gem of the Basque Country located just 30 minutes from the Basque coast. Nestled in the heart of Gaztelu Hill, the Isturitz and Oxocelhaya Caves await you with their 600 metres of fascinating passages.
Delve into the mysteries of human history, brought to life in the present.
 
With evidence of human presence dating back 80,000 years, these caves are a benchmark in Europe.
A single guided tour will allow you to discover both underground treasures: the Isturitz Cave, a rich archaeological site and home to cave engravings, and, 15 metres below, the Oxocelhaya Cave, a surprising natural wonder with its millennia-old stalactites and stalagmites.

Explore a magical underground world, a veritable cathedral of time.

Opening times: 
Open from 15 March to 15 November
March – April – May – October – November, daily from 2pm to 5pm (school holidays and public holidays: 11am and from 2pm to 5pm.
June–September, daily at 10.30 am & 11.30 am and from 2 pm to 5 pm
July–August, daily from 10 am to 12.30 pm and from 2 pm to 6 pm
July–August, Cro-Mignons tour for 6–10 year olds: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 4.40 pm
and during school holidays: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 4.30 pm

Prices: 
Adult price: €12.50.
Child price: €6 (aged 4 to 11).
Teenager price: €8.50 (aged 12 to 17).
Family pass: €37 (two adults, three paying children).
Jobseeker/student/disabled price: €10
Themed tour: €18