The aura of mystery surrounding the caves an important tourist claim for the most curious. stone artunderground rivers, unusually shaped stalactites and stalagmites… archaeological beauty and its historical value, not only for cavers, but also for passionate about nature. That’s why we show you five fascinating caves which you can find scattered in different parts of the province. Alicante.
Canelobre Caves
They are located in the town busotabout 20 kilometers Alicante. If these caves stand out for one thing, it’s because they contain one of Spain’s tallest vaults, reaching 70 meters. But that’s not the only thing worth seeing. There is also a cluster known as holy family, with a column of more than 25 meters. Already in the middle of the room we can see a stalagmite called El Canelobre, which gives the cave its name and is more than 100,000 years old. Finally, there are areas prepared for caving and sometimes even host concerts, as the acoustics are suitable for this.
- Calendar: Summer: from 10:30 to 19:30. / Winter: MF and SD from 10:30 to 16:50 and holidays from 10:30 to 17:50.
- Valuable: Adults 6 €. Youth card and pensioners € 3.50. Disabled and children aged 5-12 € 2.50. Children under 5 years old: free.
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Cave of Skulls
This space was created in the 17th century. caving expeditionTwelve bodies were found. But don’t worry, it’s not dangerous. It is located within the boundaries of the municipality. BenidoligIt is north of Alicante and its route is more than 300 meters, through which we can see stalactites, stalagmites and domes over 50 meters high. In the last part, there is a beautiful underground lake called Toll Blau, which was tried to be used for agricultural irrigation in the Arab period.
- Calendar: Spring and summer: 09:00 – 20:00 / Autumn and winter: 09:00 – 18:00
- Valuable: Adults € 3.50. Children 4-10 years old: 2 €. Children under 4 years: free. Pensioners: € 3.50. Groups larger than 25 people: € 2.50. School groups: € 1.50.
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Rull’s Cave
in this space Ebo Valleynortheast of Alicante and important geological values. José Vicente Mengual, known as Uncle Rull, discovered it by chance on a hunting day in 1919 and refurbished it and opened it to the public in the 1960s. During his tour, he saw many columns, stalagmites, stalactites, flags, openworks, etc. Its facilities were renovated in 1995 and are now owned by the city council.
- Calendar: April-September 10:30 – 20:30. November-February 11:00 – 17:00. March and October from 11:00 to 18:30.
- Valuable: Adults €4. Children and seniors: € 2.70. Adult groups: € 3.30. Groups of children or the elderly: € 2.50.
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carved cave
where does it end Denia and it begins Xabia This impressive cave at sea levelcontained in marine nature reserve between Cape San Antonio. It is an option for the summer season, because at the end of the route it is often possible to bathe in fairly clear water. They are usually arranged ski tours and another attraction is that it is very close to the cave. Vase Towerhighly recommended visit too.
quarry jacket
Abric de la Cantera, formerly known as Cova Gelà, takes place in frozen sawseparating Benidorm y Altea. This archaeological site was inhabited by Paleolithic hunters at least 25,000 years ago. It can be divided into two spaces. In the first, a stone wall was preserved, on the top most valuable finds, as animal remains that served as food for the inhabitants of prehistoric times. Therefore, a enormous value depositsas it allows us to know its history a little better. Benidorm like life in society in the Upper Paleolithic.