Discovering hidden places underground is something that must do at least once in your life.That is why we make a selection of the best caves in the country to practice caving and we encourage you to do and enjoy this impressive adventure.
THE BEST CAVES FOR CAVING IN SPAIN
Nerja Caves (Málaga)
Located in the municipality that gives it its name, these cavities were declared of Cultural Interest for obvious reasons. Discovered by chance by some children in the mid-20th century, since then, these caves have become a national reference in terms of caving.
This cave has its own parking service as well as a cafeteria and restaurant so you can relax after the route.
It is adapted to carry out tourist visits suitable for all audiences but also for the most adventurous, you can take specific speleological routes to the so-called High Galleries and New ones where you will go through different cavities such as "The Columns of Hercules" or the "Sala de la Lance". If you want more information here you can consult all the companies that carry out this sport. Highly recommended!
El Soplao Caves (Cantabria)
They call it "The Sistine Chapel" of geology. Imagine why! It is the most important cave of geological interest in Cantabria and one of the most impressive in the world, a cave that is located a few kilometers from Santander, specifically in the Sierra de Arnero. Its geological interest has always been of great interest to experts, which is why this cave is positioned as a reference even worldwide.
The cave allows access tourist (2 km of a total of almost 18 km) for the general public, visiting 2 of the 8 galleries that the cave has (La Gorda and Los Fantasmas). There is also a more "adventurous" visit where you will have to be properly equipped since you will be in contact with the cave. Here you can see all the options. The entrance for both cases is through the track of an old mining train since it was discovered due to the mines that were exploited there. A real marvel!
The Grotto of Wonders (Huelva)
The Sierra de Aracena has spectacular treasures and one of them is "The Grotto of Wonders" located in the center of the town of Aracena behind the portal of a house and is the first tourist cave in our country , opened to the public in 1914. It has a visitable route of a little more than a kilometer in length divided into two different levels although as a whole it is more than 2000 meters. If you dare to visit it and you are in the area, do not hesitate to take a look at all the companies that offer visits.
Its underground lakes and its impressive karst formations, stalagmites and stalactites stand out in halls such as Los Brillantes or the Gran Lago. Oh, and he has also been the protagonist in many national and international productions. Very interesting because, as I repeat, it is located below the town of Aracena without being discovered for centuries.
Pando Cave (Asturias)
This cave is one of the best caves to start in this modality for all future cavers. It is located in the council ofRibadesella. It has a total route that lasts approximately two hours. At the end of it, there are some so-called "catholes" in which you can crawl to feel the experience of a real speleologist. Not suitable for claustrophobics! Look!
If you are interested you can consult all the companies that carry out excursions to this and many other Asturian caves. Ah! And one of its attractions that you can also see in this cave are animal fossils that are embedded in the walls. What a blast!
Now that you know just some of the best caves to do caving, what is your next destination?
