The dolmens of Álava - arabaturismo

Exploring Secrets and Enigmas of the Neolithic

Want to discover the 6 most impressive megalithic monuments in Álava? Álava offers visitors an exceptional archaeological heritage, with dolmens and other megalithic monuments standing out for their value. These stones tell stories, the stories of our ancestors, and are also nestled among spectacular landscapes.

Dolmen, a Breton word meaning "large stone table," is a megalithic construction, generally built with several slabs on the ground and covered by one or two more. These structures were created during the Neolithic period for funerary purposes as collective tombs, but it is also believed that they could have served to claim a territory and reinforce group identity.

Experts have inventoried more than 100 megaliths in Álava—72 dolmens and 45 burial mounds—and several of them have been declared Cultural Assets. In this article, we recommend a route through the province to discover the six most spectacular must-see megaliths…