Caves of Isturitz and Oxocelhaya A journey through time near Biarritz

  • Caves of Isturitz and Oxocelhaya
  • Caves of Isturitz and Oxocelhaya
  • Caves of Isturitz and Oxocelhaya
  • Caves of Isturitz and Oxocelhaya
  • Caves of Isturitz and Oxocelhaya
  • Caves of Isturitz and Oxocelhaya
  • Caves of Isturitz and Oxocelhaya
  • Caves of Isturitz and Oxocelhaya
  • Caves of Isturitz and Oxocelhaya
  • Caves of Isturitz and Oxocelhaya
  • Caves of Isturitz and Oxocelhaya
  • Caves of Isturitz and Oxocelhaya
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Opening hours

Closed

  • Monday 02:00 pm - 05:00 pm
  • Tuesday 02:00 pm - 05:00 pm
  • Wednesday 02:00 pm - 05:00 pm
  • Thursday 02:00 pm - 05:00 pm
  • Friday 02:00 pm - 05:00 pm
  • Saturday 02:00 pm - 05:00 pm
  • Sunday 02:00 pm - 05:00 pm

Opens Tuesday at 02:00 pm

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Useful information

  • Qualité Tourisme
  • Guide du Routard
  • Guide Vert Michelin
  • Trip Advisor
  • Biarritz Pays Basque by Instinct
  • Sites et Musées en Pays Basque
  • Not accessible to people with reduced mobility
  • Monument Historique

Location : In the countryside

Province : Basse Navarre

Services

  • Bank cards accepted
  • Basque spoken
  • Chèques Vacances (Holiday voucher)
  • English spoken
  • Entertainment
  • Groups
  • Parking
  • Snack
  • Spanish spoken
  • English

    • Caves classified as Historic Monuments, Prehistory and Geology, European Cultural Itinerary.

       This mineral jewel, located 30 minutes from Biarritz and a must for Prehistory in Europe, invites you to a surprising discovery : 2 superimposed caves for a 1-hour guided tour, discover Isturitz of prehistoric interest and Oxocelhaya, an impressive mineral sanctuary.

      2 stars in the Michelin Green Guide. European cultural route.

      • Special visits, dates to be consulted on the site.
      • Reservations required.
      • Photos, dates to consult on the site.
      • Art and Prehistory, date on our website.
      • Sound and sensory tour, last tour on Sundays at 5 p.m. or 6 p.m. in summer.


      • Family ticket (2 parents / 3 children) €37.
      • Museum, “Nature and Prehistory” shop.
      • July and August : local snacks.


      Pets not allowed.

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Traveller Reviews Caves of Isturitz and Oxocelhaya

4.6 sur 5 1801 reviews

  • Maxime Lemoine

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Maxime Lemoine on 24/03/2025

    Very beautiful caves! Impressive geologically and historically. To think that there was life in this place thousands of years ago remains incredible. The visit lasts 1 hour and we are instructed. I recommend 100%

  • Jonathan Garay

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Jonathan Garay on 23/03/2025

    Right near our house and we didn't take the time to go there. The owner of the place is a real enthusiast who knows how to convey and take us with her into this universe. The staff, both at reception and the guide, are great. Children and adults alike were delighted...

  • Lulu Derien

    4 sur 5 Reviews posted by Lulu Derien on 23/03/2025

    Stunning

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Traveller Reviews Caves of Isturitz and Oxocelhaya

4.4 sur 5 469 reviews

  • "Not a good translation."

    3 / 5 Reviews posted by bmbleeker (Soest, The Netherlands) on 11/07/2023

    The cave itself was fantastic. We got lucky that we had such a small group. We are a family of 4, another family of 3, & a couple. Only one group was french yet the entire tour was in french. The...

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  • "Beautiful. Well worth the drive."

    5 / 5 Reviews posted by Excursion775227 (Stockholm, Sweden) on 01/05/2019

    We were staying over near Sare but drove over here as we heard it has many stalagmites etc than the Grottes de Sare. Inside it really is quite spectacular, and really varied. Fascinating to imagine...

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  • "Fascinating and jaw dropping"

    5 / 5 Reviews posted by MongerNick (Gremberghoven, Germany) on 21/07/2017

    We chose to pay a visit to the caves as the weather had turned bad and it was too cold for the beach. We were so glad for the change in weather, as otherwise we would have missed this amazing tour...

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Address

Quartier, Hiribehere
64640 Saint-Martin-d'Arberoue

Contacts

Phone : 05 59 29 64 72

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GPS coordinates

43° 21'14.87"N, 1° 12'1.85"W

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