Las Gobas – Rock-Cut Caves on the GR38 Route

Early medieval caves between Laño and Albaina in Álava

Las Gobas lies along the GR® 38 Wine & Fish Route between Laño and Albaina in the Basque Country, where self-guided travel, walking routes, landscapes, and places connect as the route leaves the vineyards of Rioja Alavesa and enters more enclosed terrain.

Carved into limestone cliffs, Las Gobas is a group of early medieval caves used as dwellings and places of worship. The chambers are cut directly into the rock, with entrances and openings visible from the path as it passes through this section.

This part of the route marks a clear transition in landscape. Open vineyard plains give way to wooded foothills, with rock, trees, and quieter surroundings shaping the experience on foot.

Las Gobas is not presented as a formal visitor attraction. It remains part of the landscape, encountered naturally along the route rather than approached as a separate site.

Why Visit Las Gobas

Rock-cut caves dating from the early medieval period
Located directly on the GR38 route
Positioned between Laño and Albaina
Transition from vineyard landscapes to foothills
Quiet, minimally developed historic site

Nearby on the Route

Laño
Albaina
Lagrán

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Las Gobas?

Las Gobas is located in Álava in the Basque Country, between Laño and Albaina along the GR38 route.

Are Las Gobas caves on the GR38 route?

Yes, the caves sit directly on the route and are encountered while walking between Laño and Albaina.

What are Las Gobas caves?

They are rock-cut caves carved into limestone, used during the early medieval period as dwellings and places of worship.

Is Las Gobas a managed site?

No, it is not heavily developed or managed and remains part of the natural landscape.

What is the landscape like around Las Gobas?

The area marks a transition from open vineyard plains to more enclosed terrain with rock, woodland, and foothills.