Visit - Pozalagua Cave - Accessible tourism

Vista interior de la cueva con estalactitas, estalagmitas y la pasarela metálica con escaleras

Description

Pozalagua cave was discovered by chance on 28 December 1957 (April Fool’s Day in Spain) during work in the nearby dolomite quarry. This led to the discovery of a fascinating underground world.
Stalactites, stalagmites and the unusual eccentric stalactites in the form of roots or corals can be observed in the cave.
It is located in the Karrantza Valley, in the heart of Armañón Natural Park, where you can also visit the amphitheatre, Armañón Natural Park Interpretation Centre and the Old Dolomite Factory.

How to get here

By car;
The main access from Bilbao is by the main road BI-630.
From Cantabria take the CA-151 road to Trucios at Guriezo.

Route

Valle de Karrantza (Biscay)

Section 1

From the car park to the cave

Suitable for people with reduced mobility (PRM)

From the car park to the cave there is 150-metre asphalt pathway which is quite steep. When you reach the reception building, you can take the stairs or use the ramp with handrail. Access to the cave is underground via stairs or a platform stairlift (not in service).
The tour takes 45-50 minutes in a temperature of 13º all year round. It is along a 1-metre-wide metal walkway, of which a section of approximately 500 metres has been designed free of steps.

Description of the section and its accessibility level

Section length

1,00 km

Pavement

Exterior: asphalted; Interior: metal walkway

Obstacles

Underground access with steps (platform stairlift not in service).
Steps during the tour

Equipment for receiving the external resource on the section

Is there reception equipment on the section?: Yes

Outdoor space: Parking areas and access to equipment

Is there a parking area?: Yes
Parking. Are there any minimum dimensions for adapted vehicles?: Yes
Is there any adapted access?: Yes
Are there slopes at the entrances?: Yes
Are the access slopes suitable for people with reduced mobility?: Yes, with no required assistance from third parties
Are there railings and/or handrails?: Yes, with no required assistance from third parties
Is the access properly signposted to guide users?: Yes

Indoor space: General features

Does the front door have a pre-landing?: Yes
Are the access slopes suitable for people with reduced mobility?: Yes, with no required assistance from third parties
Is there a minimum clearance of 150 cm around furniture where turning or manoeuvring is required?: Yes
Does the lighting system allow for correct reading with no reflections in each equipment area?: Yes
Is there a logical order to the exhibition hall's route, indicated by visible arrows and/or tactile foot signs?: Yes
Is there a modulated radio frequency or magnetic loop somewhere in the room?: no
Are there accessible ICTs "information and communication technologies" ?: No
Are there any resources so that people with cognitive disabilities can understand them?: No
Information in Braille and/or audioguide devices: Yes
Are there bathrooms, and is at least one of them accessible by transfer?: Yes
Is transfer possible on both sides?: No
Type of lavatory: Long lever
Is there an evacuation map in Braille and high relief??: No

Personal care area

Are there personnel trained in accessibility in the facilities?: No
Are there any direct discounts on the best published rate for disabled people and/or their companions?: Yes
Benches or supports for people with reduced mobility: No

Rest zone

Is there a rest area at the reception?: No

Store

Is there one or more stores at the reception?: No

Children’s area

Is there a children’s area at the reception?: No

Exhibition room

Is there an exhibition room at the reception?: No

Exhibition Hall

Is there an exhibition hall at the reception?: No

Exhibition Hall: Panel

Clearance around obstacles of more than 90 cm: Yes
Information in Braille language: Yes

Interpretive equipment

Are there trails on the section?: Yes

Access

Is there lighting at night?: Yes
Minimum accessible connection between parking spaces, if any, the start of the obstacle-free trail: Yes
Is there an adequate slope to allow circulation without assistance, with personal assistance or with technical assistance?: Yes, with technical assistance
Parking spaces reserved for vehicles used to transport disabled people according to current regulations. At least 5% of the total spaces: Yes
Parking signage, if any, with the International Accessibility Symbol on the floor and/or on walls: No
Informative poster at the start of the trail indicating the length, route, difficulty, duration and slopes by sections: Yes
Path start sign positioned no higher than 195cm: Yes

Itinerary

Is there an adequate slope to allow circulation without assistance, with personal assistance or with technical assistance?: No

Cycle touring lane

Does the section have a cycle touring lane?: No

Lookout and observatory

Is there a lookout or observatory on the section?: No

Educational Facilities

Nature classroom

Is there a nature classroom on this section?: No

Recreational facilities

Is there a recreational area on this section?: No

Access

Is there an adequate slope to allow circulation without assistance, with personal assistance or with technical assistance?: No

Beaches

Is there a beach on this section?: No

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Visit - Pozalagua Cave

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