Caves of Isturitz and Oxocelhaya Nature Reserve in Saint-Martin-d'Arberoue

Traveller Reviews Google Caves of Isturitz and Oxocelhaya

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  5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Alex Marca on 12/10/2023

  Absolutely mesmerising caves with over 80,000 years of occupation. Our guide Stephanie was excellent and she happily answered all of our questions. The caves are 14C so it’s recommended to wear a fleece or jacket. After reaching the first parking just off the main road, you can continue driving to a second parking about 300m up to save you 10’ walking.

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  5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Katy Song on 03/11/2018

  Caves were fascinating and guide was great. Tour was in French so my family was lost but I translated the important facts. Cave tour takes about an hour and is guided. No photos allowed in the caves. The surrounding countryside is stunning.

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  2 sur 5 Reviews posted by Richard willmetts on 17/09/2018

  These caves are an amazing natural feature spoiled by over touristifaction. The entrance fee is expensive and when we tried to translate the French guide we were told to be quiet. I do think however it is worth a visit as the caves are awesome to see and it’s very sad that they have turned this natural beauty into a money making machine. Things to note: no photography allowed even without a flash which is a shame also take a jumper as it’s a bit chilly in the caves also the first parking you see is not the only one you can drive a bit further and is saves a walk up the hill.