With the arrival of the weekend, one of the most recommended plans to enjoy free time is a family getaway. If you live in Madrid, you will be delighted to discover that less than an hour’s drive away you can explore a 12 million-year-old cave. Inside, you will find a huge 10,000 square meter room decorated with impressive natural formations, including stalactites, lava flows and curtains hanging 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, in the south of the province of Ávila. The caves They were discovered by chance by five young people in December 1963.. 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 back. Afterwards, a series of conditioning works were carried out, and finally The caves were not opened to the public until 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 completely passable and in perfect condition for visitors.
The caves They are 1,000 meters long and 50 meters deep.The tour descends along a paved path, avoiding the unevenness with stairs that line the galleries. The lighting highlights the color of the limestone formations.
The route is very well marked and conditioned.and does not involve any type of danger. It is one of the most accessible caves in the entire national territory, with large galleries. However, as the visit is done on foot, it is very important to wear non-slip shoes due to the high degree of humidity.
Daily access has half-hourly intervals and The visit 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 fee is 10 euros for adults and 8 for children (6 to 10 years old). Children under 5 years old do not pay admission. The special rate for groups (more than 20 people) is 8 euros per person. They can be purchased on the website or in the same facilities.
Will you dare to visit this cave near Madrid this fall?
