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Federación Española de Espeleología
C/ Ayala 160, 28009
Madrid
Communidad de Madrid
91 309 36 74
Type: Adventure Sports
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Madrid
Communidad de Madrid
91 309 36 74
Type: Adventure Sports
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Spain is riddled with grottos, many of which were known to prehistoric Iberian inhabitants, who adorned them with crude paintings; others were later discovered by bandits who used them as hideouts and to stash treasure hordes. They may stretch for miles just beneath the surface as the result of subterranean rivers or sink hundreds of yards below the earth. Stalactites, stalagmites and underground pools are but a few of their hidden features. Spelunking in Spain can be immensely rewarding, or it can be terribly disappointing. Many of the major caves, especially those of historical interest, are either closed or limited in the number of visitors that can enter them on a daily basis.
If you have no love of history or tales from long ago, exploring these caves may be a wasted effort as you’ll be made to follow a guide swinging a gas lantern the entire time. Others are open without restrictions, but they’re usually more difficult to locate. Parts of the Serranía de Ronda in dalucía, the Picos de Europa along the Bay of Biscay and the Sierra de Gudar near Teruel in Aragón harbor caves that are less touristed and thus less restricted. In any case, contact the Spanish Spelunking Association ahead of time to get the lowdown on regulations and the many destinations that aren’t mentioned in this, or any, guidebook! (Federación Española de Espeleología.
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