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\u2013 Sara or Zugarramurdi Caves: history and legends underground<\/strong><br><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We visit one of these two iconic caves, depending on interest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Sara Caves<\/strong>: stunning natural formations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Zugarramurdi<\/strong>: known for their history linked to witchcraft<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Guided tour with cultural and geological interpretation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Fourth stop \u2013 Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port: gateway to the Camino de Santiago<\/strong><br><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We end the day in this picturesque walled village.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Roman bridge, cobbled streets and traditional 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