IKABURU CAVES – URDAX
Wise nature has shaped the humility and perseverance of a drop of water. These ancient caves hide a stream, Urtxume, and a story, do you want to know it? 40 minute visit aided by light and sound effects, which exalt the beauty and strength of nature. According to legend, lamias lived here, whose voices seem to be heard through the echoes of the stream that runs through its interior. Read more
The Urdax caves were inhabited by our ancestors, in different periods of the Paleolithic and Mesolithic. The famous French speleologist, Norbert Casteret, discovered in 1930 “a beautiful shelter under rocks” Berroberria and “a cave with engravings” Alkerdi. The engravings located at the end of the corridor in the Alkerdi cave are made on a stalagmitic cast; We see a bison and a deer, the third is probably a horse. Its dating would correspond to the Upper Magdalenian, about 13.000 years ago. Currently we cannot visit these drawings, for conservation reasons.
PRACTICAL TIPS
-The caves are very close to Urdax, on a narrow road that takes us to Zurragamurdi. Drive slowly. You will find a large parking lot and an elegant reception building.
-The visits are always guided, more or less every hour and last about forty minutes. Hours vary depending on the days and the tourist season, consult the official website www.cuevasdeurdax.com .It is best to make a prior reservation online here More information Email: info@cuevasurdax.com – Contact: 948 599 241/619170092.
-The price is: Adults (from 15 years old): €6/person; Children (up to 14 years): €3/person; 0-4 years free. Available languages: Spanish, French and Basque
-Be punctual, respectful of the environment, wear comfortable shoes and warm clothing since the temperature inside the cave is 14º. Finally enjoy the sound of the Urtxume River in the depths of the earth.
-We recommend visiting the town of Urdax after visiting to see its canals, the monastery and taste the rich cuisine of the area in its restaurants.