About Spain Caves Guide

Our Mission

Spain Caves Guide was created with a straightforward purpose: to provide reliable, well-researched and regularly updated information about the caves, grottos and subterranean formations found across Spain. From the world-famous show caves of Mallorca and Cantabria to lesser-known geological treasures tucked away in remote mountain valleys, our goal is to help visitors plan meaningful underground experiences.

We believe that Spain's caves represent one of the country's most extraordinary and underappreciated natural assets. Each cave system tells a story spanning millions of years of geological history, and many also preserve traces of the earliest human cultures to inhabit the Iberian Peninsula. By presenting this information in an accessible and engaging way, we hope to encourage responsible visitation and a deeper appreciation of these irreplaceable environments.

Editorial Approach

Every guide published on this website is based on thorough research drawing from multiple sources, including scientific publications, official cave management organisations, regional tourism boards, and established reference works on speleology and Paleolithic archaeology. Where possible, information is cross-referenced against the latest available data to ensure accuracy.

We focus on practical, actionable content that helps visitors make informed decisions. This includes detailed logistics (how to get there, opening hours, accessibility), geological and historical context (what makes each cave unique), and honest assessments of the visitor experience (what to expect, how to prepare, and how to make the most of your visit).

Our content is informational in nature. We do not accept payment for featured placements, and we are not affiliated with any cave management authority, tourism agency, or commercial tour operator. The recommendations and assessments in our guides reflect our independent editorial judgment.

Content Updates

We review and update our guides on a rolling basis to reflect changes in opening hours, ticket prices, accessibility, and conservation policies. Each article displays a "last updated" date so readers can gauge the currency of the information. If you notice any inaccuracies or outdated details in our guides, we encourage you to get in touch so we can investigate and correct them promptly.

Image Sources and Credits

Photographs used on this website are sourced from Wikimedia Commons, a repository of freely licensed media. All images are used in accordance with their respective Creative Commons or public domain licences. Individual photo credits are provided on each article page. We are grateful to the photographers who share their work under open licences, making resources like this website possible.

Conservation Commitment

Caves are fragile environments. Even well-managed show caves experience gradual changes due to human visitation, and unprotected sites face threats from pollution, vandalism, and uncontrolled access. We support responsible caving practices and the conservation efforts of organisations working to protect Spain's underground heritage.

In our guides, we always emphasise the importance of following local rules and regulations, staying on marked paths, avoiding touching formations, and never removing anything from a cave. We also highlight the work of conservation bodies such as the Spanish Speleological Federation and the various regional cave management foundations.