Parketxe de Sarria
Park house and interpretation centre of the Gorbeia Natural Park in Sarria (Zuia), with an interactive exhibition organised by the four seasons.
Have only individual sections read aloud
About the museum
The Parketxe de Sarria is the Casa del Parque (park house) and interpretation centre of the Gorbeia Natural Park on its Álava side, in the municipality of Zuia. It stands in the area of the Baias power station, about 1.5 kilometres from the village of Sarria, next to a picnic area and a car park, and is the usual starting point for getting to know the park and its routes to the summit of Gorbeia.
The exhibition, which is visited independently, is organised according to the four seasons of the year and shows how the landscape, the behaviour of animals and human activity change over the course of the year. It is interactive, as panels and elements can be handled, and includes a section on the red deer rut (berrea). A relief model of the massif, with a recorded narration, sums up the landscape, geology and culture of the park.
The centre also has a projection room for 51 people, where two videos are shown in Basque and Spanish: one for adult audiences of about 30 minutes and an animated one of about 20 minutes. At the reception visitors can find information about the park and the protected areas of Álava, and publications and some local products are sold. The centre’s team also runs environmental education programmes for schools.
Highlights
- Interactive exhibition organised by the four seasons
- Relief model of the Gorbeia massif with recorded narration
- Section on the red deer rut (berrea)
- Projection room with videos in Basque and Spanish
- Starting point for routes to the summit of Gorbeia
Permanent exhibition
- Exposición de las cuatro estaciones del Gorbeia – Interactive self-guided exhibition showing how the landscape, the animals and human activity change over the course of the year, with a section on the red deer rut and a relief model of the massif.
- Operated by
- Diputación Foral de Álava (Parque Natural de Gorbeia)
Admission & discounts
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Accessibility
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Kids & families
Great for kids & families
- Hands-on stations
- Playground / play area
The exhibition is interactive, and the picnic area next to the centre has swings. The park offers an educational programme for schools.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Alavabus runs a regional service from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Murgia, Sarria, Murua, Etxagüen and Beluntza; information at araba.eus/alavabus or on 945 182 060.
By car
Parking available
Car park next to the centre, with space for 148 cars and 18 motorhomes.
By car, from the N-622 (Vitoria-Gasteiz–Bilbao) take exit 17 towards Murgia and then the A-4414 to Sarria; at the church in Sarria turn left and follow the park signs.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Museum shop
Park publications and some local products (honey, cheese) are sold at the reception. Next to the centre there is a picnic area with tables, toilets and a small shelter.
Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| School programs | yes |
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| Good to know | The videos in the projection room (one of about 30 and one of about 20 minutes, in Basque and Spanish) can be requested at the centre, without fixed times. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Inside the centre running, shouting, eating and drinking are not allowed, and smoking is prohibited throughout the site. In September, small groups of 15 to 20 people go out to observe the red deer rut; prior registration is required. |
