{"id":12868,"date":"2024-05-30T10:26:31","date_gmt":"2024-05-30T08:26:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.anglet-tourisme.com\/from-anglet\/isturitz-and-oxocelhaya-caves\/"},"modified":"2024-10-18T16:10:40","modified_gmt":"2024-10-18T14:10:40","slug":"isturitz-and-oxocelhaya-caves","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.anglet-tourisme.com\/en\/from-anglet\/isturitz-and-oxocelhaya-caves\/","title":{"rendered":"Isturitz and Oxocelhaya caves"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Journey to the center of the Earth<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Just 30 minutes from Anglet, explore one of Europe’s richest archaeological sites: the caves of Isturitz and Oxocelhaya.\nNestled in the Arberoue valley, beneath the Gaztelu hill, these caves offer a fascinating 600-metre-long trail. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Isturitz is adorned with cave paintings illustrating the daily life of our ancestors, while Oxocelhaya, a veritable mineral cathedral, marvels at its thousand-year-old concretions and silent atmosphere.\nThe visit, lasting around an hour, takes you on a journey through time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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An incomparable variety of objects and furniture<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

During the summer, the Isturitz and Oxocelhaya caves welcome researchers who are happy to share their knowledge with visitors.\nDaily tours provide a better understanding of the thousand-year-old history of this extraordinary place.\nThematic tours highlight specific aspects such as geology or anthropology. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to reconnect with our prehistory and discover the treasures hidden beneath Gaztelu hill.\nImmerse yourself in a world where the past comes to life and let yourself be transported by the magic of these caves. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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ADDRESS<\/strong>
Quartier Hiribehere, 64640 SAINT-MARTIN-D’ARBEROUE<\/a>

CONTACT<\/strong>
+33 5 59 29 64 72
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LANGUAGES SPOKEN<\/strong>
French, English, Spanish, Basque<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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