Toki-Alai, Centro de Acogida e Interpretación del Parque Natural de Urkiola
Visitor centre of the Urkiola Natural Park with a permanent interactive exhibition, route information and environmental education activities.
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About the museum
Toki-Alai is the reception and interpretation centre (parketxe) of the Urkiola Natural Park, about 200 metres from the Urkiola pass, on the climb to Mount Saibigain. From there there are views of the Urkiola sanctuary and of the ridge running from Alluitz to Anboto.
Its permanent interactive exhibition presents the natural park and includes an audiovisual projection. Among the exhibits a stuffed bear stands out; it is considered the last one to have lived in these mountains, about 150 years ago. The centre also provides information on routes, points of interest and tourism, from simple family itineraries to the ascent of Anboto.
Highlights
- Permanent interactive exhibition on the Urkiola Natural Park
- Stuffed bear, the last to inhabit these mountains about 150 years ago
- Audiovisual projection about the park
- Route information, from family walks to the ascent of Anboto
- Views of the Urkiola sanctuary and the Alluitz–Anboto ridge
Permanent exhibition
- Exposición permanente sobre el Parque Natural de Urkiola – Interactive exhibition with an audiovisual projection about the natural park, with a stuffed bear as its highlight.
- Operated by
- Diputación Foral de Bizkaia
Admission & discounts
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Accessibility
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Kids & families
The centre provides information on simple family routes, for example through the mythological sites of Baltzola.
Getting there & parking
The centre is about 200 metres from the Urkiola pass, on the climb to Mount Saibigain. Navigation address: Urkiolako mendatea, 8, Abadiño.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Museum shop
Sale of maps, books, nature guides and postcards.
Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | During the school year there are 12 full-day educational programmes for infant and primary pupils, which are booked by telephone in September. Activities open to the public are also organised, such as guided walks, talks on flora and fauna, bird ringing and cave outings; for information or registration, call +34 946 814 155. |
