Caves of Urdax Visiting ancient caves in Urdax

They were shaped by drops of water with wisdom, humility, and perseverance. These ancient caves shelter a stream, the Urtxume, and a story. We invite you to discover it through a 40-minute sound and light show, highlighting all the beauty and power of nature. According to legend, this is where the laminak lived, whose voices still seem to echo along the water that flows through the heart of the site.

The Urdax caves were inhabited by our ancestors during various periods of the Paleolithic and Mesolithic eras. In 1930, the renowned French speleologist Norbert Casteret discovered "a magnificent rock shelter," Berroberría, and "a cave with engravings," Alkerdi. At the end of a passage in the Alkerdi cave, engravings on a stalagmite are visible. They depict a bison, a deer, and possibly also a horse, and date back to the Upper Magdalenian period, approximately 13,000 years ago. However, it is currently impossible to view these drawings for conservation reasons.

PRICES

• Adult: €8.00
• Over 65 years old: €7.00
• Children (0-4 years old, free): €4.00

The guided tour lasts 40 minutes and booking is mandatory.

Bar available in July and August.

Downloads:

• Download document: pasaporte-turistico-esp-fra-alta.pdf
• Download document: pasaporte-turistico-eus-eng-alta.pdf