{"id":87778,"date":"2025-10-02T09:31:22","date_gmt":"2025-10-02T09:31:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.camping-biper-gorri.com\/non-categorise\/visiter-grottes-de-zugarramurdi\/"},"modified":"2025-10-31T08:46:48","modified_gmt":"2025-10-31T08:46:48","slug":"visit-caves-of-zugarramurdi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.camping-biper-gorri.com\/en\/places\/visit-caves-of-zugarramurdi\/","title":{"rendered":"Zugarramurdi caves: an excursion not to be missed"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The Caves of Zugarramurdi<\/a>, located in Spain’s Navarre region<\/strong> near the Basque Country, are a must-see for tourism and history enthusiasts. Known for their mystical atmosphere<\/strong> and importance in local legends<\/strong>, these caves offer a fascinating journey into the past<\/strong>. If you’d like to visit the caves of Zugarramurdi, our campsite in the Basque Country<\/a> is ideally located just a few kilometers from this spectacular natural site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Discover the Caves of Zugarramurdi<\/strong> (Spanish Basque Country)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The caves of Zugarramurdi, located in Navarre, Spain, are a fascinating natural site<\/strong> rich in history. Carved out of limestone rock, these impressive caves stretch for several kilometers and are famous for their natural beauty<\/strong> and mysterious ambience<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Known as the “village of witches<\/strong> “, Zugarramurdi was the scene of witch trials in the 17th century. The caves were used as gathering places for mystical practices<\/g>, leaving a lasting imprint on the region’s collective imagination. Today, they attract many visitors eager to learn more about this captivating history<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Visitors can explore spectacular geological formations<\/strong>, with stalactites and stalagmites adding to the spellbinding atmosphere. Marked paths<\/strong> provide easy access to different parts of the caves, while offering breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Opening hours<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • High season (June to September):<\/strong> open daily from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Low season (October to May):<\/strong> reduced opening hours, generally 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Consult the official website for specific opening hours)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    Types of tours on offer<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Self-guided tour:<\/strong> explore the caves at your own pace with an audio guide<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Guided tours:<\/strong> guided tours are organized several times a day, offering detailed explanations of the history and geology of the caves.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Themed tours:<\/strong> special tours focusing on the history of witchcraft or local legends can be organized for special events.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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      Rates<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      • Adults:<\/strong> approx. \u20ac6<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Children (aged 6 to 12):<\/strong> approx. \u20ac4<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Children under 6:<\/strong> free (Discounts available for groups or families.)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        Accessibility:<\/strong><\/strong> Parking is available close to the caves. The site is partially accessible to people with reduced mobility (PRM), with facilities to ensure a pleasant visit. For specific information on accessibility, please contact reception. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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        How to prepare for your departure from the campsite to the caves of Zugarramurdi?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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        1. Plan an unforgettable excursion<\/strong> to the caves of Zugarramurdi, where you’ll discover a mysterious world steeped in history and legend.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        2. Don’t forget to check opening times<\/strong> before you leave, as they vary according to the season.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        3. Remember to bring comfortable clothes<\/strong> and appropriate footwear<\/strong> to explore the trails and rock formations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        4. Consider taking a guided tour<\/strong> to hear fascinating explanations of the geology and history of the region’s witches.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        5. Be sure to capture the natural beauty of<\/strong> the caves with your camera, a perfect souvenir of your adventure in the Basque Country!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

          The Caves of Zugarramurdi, located in Spain’s Navarre region near the Basque Country, are a must-see for tourism and history enthusiasts. Known for their mystical atmosphere and importance in local legends, these caves offer a fascinating journey into the past. If you’d like to visit the caves of Zugarramurdi, our campsite in the Basque Country […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":63351,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"none","_seopress_titles_title":"Excursion to the Zugarramurdi Caves in the Basque Country","_seopress_titles_desc":"The caves of Zugarramurdi, located in the province of Navarre in Spain, are a fascinating natural site steeped in history.","_seopress_robots_index":"","inline_featured_image":false,"gt_fse_maillage_image":"https:\/\/www.camping-biper-gorri.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/visiter-grottes-de-zugarramurdi-cta.jpg","gt_fse_maillage_titre":"Caves of Zugarramurdi","gt_fse_maillage_alt":"visit zugarramurdi caves","gt_fse_maillage_resume":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[64],"tags":[72],"class_list":["post-87778","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-places","tag-caves"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.camping-biper-gorri.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/87778","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.camping-biper-gorri.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.camping-biper-gorri.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.camping-biper-gorri.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.camping-biper-gorri.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=87778"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/www.camping-biper-gorri.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/87778\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":90524,"href":"https:\/\/www.camping-biper-gorri.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/87778\/revisions\/90524"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.camping-biper-gorri.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/63351"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.camping-biper-gorri.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=87778"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.camping-biper-gorri.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=87778"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.camping-biper-gorri.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=87778"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}