Monumento natural de OJO GUAREÑA
Cave and Hermitage of San Bernabé
The visit to the San Bernabé cave involves a tour of approximately 400 meters of gallery and the hermitage of San Tirso and San Bernabé, carved into the cave entrance. The visit inside aims to provide an introduction to the rest of the Ojo Guareña karst complex, where visitors can observe the results of karst erosion, which consists of the dissolution of limestone by the action of water over millions of years.
To the right of the entrance to the Cave is the Town Hall. It is currently used for official events and on the day of the Pilgrimage.
During the cave tour, a 10-minute film is shown. Inside, visitors can see the Saint’s Fountain, the Silos Gallery, and the hermitage dedicated to Saint Tirso, although it is more commonly known as Saint Barnabas. The hermitage features anonymous murals dating from 1705 and 1877, which depict the saint’s martyrdom and miracles.
Palomera Cave
The Palomera Cave and Ramp and its continuation to the Wax Museum and the Cacique Room, due to their easy access and the presence of numerous elements of interest, have sufficient characteristics for their enhancement.
There are several tours of varying lengths available, designed for different audiences. Due to the cave’s characteristics, it is geared towards nature and cultural tourism, with a touch of adventure.
The visits, which will be infrequent, will be guided and with a limited number of visitors, approximately 20, ensuring adequate protection of underground and surface values.
The sale of tickets to visit the Cave-hermitage of San Bernabé and the Palomera Cave, can be done through the following web:
More information and reservations:
Información sobre la Cueva y Ermita de San Bernabé, Cueva Palomera, Casa del Parque, horarios de visitas, precios. Monumento Nacional de Ojo Guareña.