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Lezea, la grotte de Sare

The caves of Sare

The huge limestone massif of Sare and its surrounding area has numerous cavities. One of them, called LEZEA or CAVES OF SARE, can nowadays be visited as it was over 2 million years ago!
We encourage you to visit the "cave" page to find out more about its history, its characteristics and the guided tour we have on offer.

A complete trip

The Grottes de Sare site brings together several spaces :

  • The site Museum : free of charge, to discover before or after the guided-tour.
  • Video presentation : Immerse yourself in the surrounding area.
  • Guided tour : A 45-minute experience with sounds and lights, accompanied by a guide.
  • Megalitic park : free of charge, outdoor park to discover before or after the guided-tour.
Entrance The Site museum Lezea cave Megalithic park

A site dedicated to the memory of Jose-Miguel de Barandiaran

JM de Barandiaran

Born in Ataun (province of Gipuzkoa in the South of the Basque Country), JM de BARANDIARAN was one of the greatest anthropologists of his time. He was a refugee in Sare for 15 years and the village became his favourite research topic.

The guided tour of the Caves of Sare is dedicated to him in acknowledgement of a whole life devoted to the memory of the Basque people.


The project "Under the earth and without border"

Eight caves set up a partnership with "Under the earth and without border", so that you can discover the specificities of each one of them. Every year in March, during one day, you will be able to visit all of them at a very special price.
More about the "Under the earth and without border" project on Lurpea website.

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