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Urdaibai

Arotz. Tourist route of the wood

(Visit Urdaibai)

A unique tour where history meets nature

4 hours

All audiences

Our ecotourism commitment

We are committed to the environment and work towards sustainable tourism.
That is why we are taking measures in this direction. More information

Our certificates:
Our ecotourism commitment:

- The visit takes place in a singular natural space, with unique characteristics, a type of protected forest, in a natural state, not intervened. We highlight these characteristics and highlight the uniqueness of this environment.
- The groups are small and the visit avoids entering the protected area, circulating through enabled paths.
- We donate a fixed amount of each visit, about 5%, for the maintenance of the church of San Andrés de IBARRANGELU.
- We indicate.
- A large percentage of the explanations focus on the culture of the area and its ancient traditions.

Open map Arratzu, Gernika-Lumo (Bizkaia), España

A unique tour where history meets nature

Enter the Biosphere Reserve of Urdaibai (Bizkaia) through this tourist-ecological route.
 
In the centenary oak forest of Artzubi, in Arratzu, Bizkaia, you will discover the surprising management of a forest for a pioneering shipbuilding, you will learn about the ancient wisdom of woodworking, the wealth and legacy of forests through a unique natural heritage, as it is.
 
In its rural environment, of great beauty, burst a major forge, a fantastic medieval bridge and the monumental Church of St. Thomas. The visit continues with an artistic journey to the Church of San Andrés de Ibarrangelu, (Bizkaia) where wood is transformed into canvas. The vault of the temple is known as the Sistine Chapel of Basque art.
 
You will be captivated by its refined structure, the subtle imitation of the stone of the temples and the detail of its magnificent paintings, which intermingle religious and profane tradition.

Prices

- Adult (+ 12 years): 30€/person.
- Children (5 to 11 years): 15€/person
- 0 to 4 years: free

GROUP RATES:
- Between 10 and 20 people: 255€.
- Between 21 and 30 people: 480€

Timetable

From January to June 2024: every friday:
- Schedule: 10:00h.
- Duration: 4 hours.
- Start: Santo Tomás Church, Arratzu, Bizkaia.
- Minimum: 4 people for the visit.

More information

Not wheelchair accessible

Approximate duration

4 hours

To whom it is addressed

All audiences

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