THE MAGICAL FOREST OF OMA
This magical forest was painted in 1984 in the surroundings of Oma in the district of Kortezubi. It is the result of Agustin Obarrola´s ( an artist born in 1930 in Bilbao) passion for landscape and his search for a synthesis of the artistic expression and nature.
How to get there: From Kortezubi you can get to the high part of the forest. The entrance through the rally is quite difficult walking and very steep.
Note: Foot wear is important
Mountain boots or trainers are recommended
BASONDO AND THE CAVES OF SANTIMAMIÑE
Basondo is located near the Caves of Santimamiñe and the Magical Forest .It´s a sanctuary for the wild animals of the region (wild boar, deer, mountain cats, birds of prey, otters etc. This sanctuary has also saved many rare animals and birds and some which are in danger of extinction ( European bison, Iberian wolves, European lynxâ€Â¦)
Timetable : 11:00 till night fall
Open: Weekends and bank holidays all year.
Easter holidays and summer from 1st. July - 30th. September.
THE CAVES OF SANTIMAMIÑE
The original gallery were the care paintings are found, is closed to public and only limited numbers of people are allowed to enter the caves on any one day. This is also by prior arrangement by phone.
Telephone: 94 625 2975
Timetable: 10:00 / 11:15 /12:30 / 16:30 / 18:00
Open : Monday – Friday
Closed: 25th. December and 1st. January
SAN MIGUEL OF EREÑOZAR
This small church was the only parish church in the village from the 10th. Century till 1660 when the present church was built. Inside, on the right, there is a very ancient stone sarcophagus. According to Alfonso XI ´s chronicles, this place was used as a fortress, where people hid from the invading king when he entered their territory in 1334.
You can get there by taking a path which is on the right of the new church and carry on up a steep path until you see it.
THE QUARRIES OF EREÑO
Between the districts of Ereño and Gautegiz-Arteaga there are a series of old quarries. These quarries were used to extract a type of marble (re-crystalised reef limestone). As a result of the sedimentation of the sea which covered the Earth 145 and 65 million years ago, coral and mollusc fossils have been found. Its red tone is due to the iron oxide in the sediments.
The extraction of the limestone began two thousand years ago by the Romans. The material extracted was used in the Roman settlements in Forua. Its use was extended to many other areas of the Basque Country including Areaia and the old Roman city of Veleia.
It´s main use was decorative in buildings.
Visiting timetable: The quarries are abandoned and can be visited whenever you wish.
GERNIKA
THE PARLIAMENT AND SCULPTURES
Location for general meetings for the Basque Government and the historical seat of Parliament for the province of Vizcaya, this town is also culturally very important for the Basque population where the legendary tree of Gernika can be found.
Summer hours: 10:00 – 14:00 / 16:00 - 19:00
Winter hours: 10:00 – 14:00 / 16:00 - 18:00
Guided tours available. These tours must be booked in advance.
BASQUE COUNTRY MUSEUM
Museum dedicated to the history, culture and Basque laws.
Closed: Sunday afternoons and Mondays al day.
Opened: Tuesday – Saturday 10:00 - 14:00 / 16:00 – 19:00
Sunday - 10:00 – 13:45
7 Allende Salazar, Gernika
Telephone: 94 625 5451
PACE MUSEUM
The idea of the museum is to tell the story of Guernica̢۪s experience of the bombing in 1937 and to propose, compare and present world wide aspects concerning peace.
Closed: Sunday afternoons.
Opened: Mondays –Saturday : 10:00 - 14:00 / 16:00 – 19:00
Sunday: 10:00 - 14:00
Summer: 10:00 -19:00
Guided tours available.
Telephone book: 94 627 0213
GASTRONOMY AND SERVICES
Country products of high quality are available
-Locally produced products; cheese (both cow and sheep milk cheeses), cider, honeyâ€Â¦
In the following restaurants typical Basque food can be savoured:
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