With the arrival of the weekend, one of the most recommended plans to take advantage of free time is a family getaway. If you live in Madrid, you will be delighted to discover that, less than an hour away by car, you can explore a 12 million year old cave. Inside, you will find an immense room of 10,000 square meters adorned with impressive natural formations, including stalactites, lava flows and curtains that hang from the ceiling, creating a unique visual spectacle.
Eagle Caves
They are located in the small Cerro de Romperropas, also known as Cerro del Águila, 9 kilometers from Arenas de San Pedro, south of the province of Ávila. The caves They were discovered by five young people in December 1963 by chance.. They were hunting in the area and observed steam coming out of a hole.
Aided by flashlights and horns, they entered what looked like a simple cat flap about 60 centimeters wide. They crouched for about 50 or 60 meters until they reached the main room. Once there they got lost for almost five hours, until they managed to find their way out again. Afterwards, a series of conditioning works were carried out, and finally The caves were opened to the public only a year later, on July 18, 1964..
Visit
«The amazing Cuevas del Águila represent a jewel of the geological heritage of Ávila. They are practically entirely passable, being in perfect condition for visitors.
The caves They have a length of 1,000 meters and a depth of 50 meters. The visit descends along a paved path, avoiding unevenness with stairs that border the galleries. The lighting highlights the color of the limestone formations.
The route is very well signposted and conditioned.and does not entail any type of danger. It is one of the most accessible caves in the entire national territory, with large galleries. However, since the visit is done on foot, it is very important to wear non-slip footwear due to the high degree of humidity.
Daily access has half-hour intervals and The tour lasts approximately 40 minutes. Visitors are accompanied at all times by a guard. The caves remain at a stable temperature of 17 degrees throughout the year, with humidity close to 100%.
The entrance price is 10 euros for adults and 8 for children (from 6 to 10 years old). Children under 5 years old do not pay entry. The special price for groups (more than 20 people) is 8 euros per person. They can be purchased through the website or at the same facilities.
Do you dare to visit this cave near Madrid this fall?
