DISCOVER EKAIN

Discover the Basque coastline’s most stunning cave paintings, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, through a journey for all of your senses, to the origins of culture on our planet through this magnificent replica. Get the most out of your visit by experiencing how the people who inhabited this place 15,000 years ago lived, how they hunted and how they made fire.

Awaken your senses with the Ekain adventure.

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EKAIN ADVENTURE

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Route through the Sastarrain Valley to Ekain

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The road to Ekain, through the spectacular Sastarrain valley, is part of the adventure. Ekainberri’s location in the district of Zestoa, on the Basque coast, just a stone’s throw from San Sebastian, offers a perfect weekend escape for couples, families and groups! All visits to Ekainberri are guided tours, so we recommend you make a previous reservation.

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Ice Age Europe Day on 22nd september
Arte rupestre
Ice Age Europe Day on 22nd september
3 September, 2019 by in Arte rupestre

Ekainberri will be joining the Ice Age Europe Day the 22nd September 2019. All visitors including young, adults and families are welcome to book a guided tour and discover our

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International Ice Age Europe Photo Competition
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International Ice Age Europe Photo Competition
13 March, 2019 by in Arte rupestre

1st February – 31st May 2019 Ice Age Europe Share your creativity with us and submit your photo by 31 May 2019. Make sure to add the hashtag #iceageeurope after

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Ekain cave celebrates the 50th anniversary of its discovery
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Ekain cave celebrates the 50th anniversary of its discovery
14 February, 2019 by in Eventos destacados

Ekain cave celebrates the 50th anniversary of its discovery. That happened back in the 8th June 1969 and today has taken place the presentation of the anniversary´s cultural agenda. Besides

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ONDAREAREN EUROPAKO JARDUNALDIAK 2018 – EKAINBERRI
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ONDAREAREN EUROPAKO JARDUNALDIAK 2018 – EKAINBERRI
6 November, 2018 by in Ekainberri museum

Pasa den urriaren 26an, Ondarearen Europako Jardunaldien baitan, Danbolinzulo kobara bisita gidatua antolatu genuen Ekainberrin, Gipuzkoako Foru Aldundiarekin lankidetzan. Aurtengo Ondarea, Emakumeen Emaria leloa geure egin genuen eta Zestoako Agiro

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Ayer, 11 de septiembre, Ekainberri celebró diez años desde que abrió sus puertas por primera vez
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Ayer, 11 de septiembre, Ekainberri celebró diez años desde que abrió sus puertas por primera vez
12 September, 2018 by in Ekainberri museum

Desde aquel 11 de septiembre de 2008, 302.542 personas han podido conocer las pinturas rupestres de Ekain declaradas Patrimonio de la Humanidad ____________________________________ Valoración del verano de 2018 El número

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Margot: arte rupestre de la mano de un hada
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Margot: arte rupestre de la mano de un hada
10 June, 2018 by in Arte rupestre

  La cueva de Margot está en la comuna de Thorigné-en-Charnie, municipio de Mayenne, departamento de Pays de la Loire, forma parte del conjunto de cuevas de Saulges. Sus estalagmitas inhabituales y la

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Euskal Herriko UNESCO sarea (EHUS) presenta los ODS y la Agenda 2030
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Euskal Herriko UNESCO sarea (EHUS) presenta los ODS y la Agenda 2030
31 October, 2017 by in Ekainberri museum

6 de Noviembre. Balneario de Zestoa. 10:00h Euskal Herriko UNESCO Sarea (EHUS) es una red de 19 instituciones públicas y privadas vascas vinculadas a UNESCO: Escuelas Asociadas a la Red

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Ekain: Santuario rupestre del caballo
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Ekain: Santuario rupestre del caballo
22 June, 2017 by in Cave Art

La cueva de Ekain contiene un magnífico tesoro artístico dejado por los humanos Homo sapiens-sapiens de hace 13.000-14.000 años. Las personas de aquella época pintaron las figuras de unos 60

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Visita del Foro Europeo Independiente de Antiguos Exploradores en Ekainberri
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Visita del Foro Europeo Independiente de Antiguos Exploradores en Ekainberri
6 June, 2017 by in Ekainberri museum

  Ayer recibimos la visita de miembros del Foro Europeo Independiente de Antiguos Exploradores, que reune a arqueólogos, montañeros, espeleólogos… Vinieron de la mano de trabajadores del Museo Nacional de

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EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES

Ekain offers educational materials and specific activities aimed at children and young people of all ages.

Without a doubt, it is the ideal place for youngsters to learn about history and art in a fun and entertaining way, under the guidance of our specially-trained guides. They can also do their own paintings, make fire and hunt.

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