El Soplao Cave entrance ticket and guided tour

Language: Spanish

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: 1 hour

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Entrance Fees Included

Guided Tour

Local touch

e-Voucher

Wheelchair access

Group tour

Why you’ll love this…

The tour introduces you to the geological masterpiece of El Soplao Cave in Cantabria

You'll witness over 20km of tunnels and galleries with awe-inspiring rock formations

There will be an opportunity to learn about the cave's history, including its mining past

This is also a chance to savour one of the most spectacular views of the Picos de Europa

What we expect

Secure your entrance tickets for El Soplao Cave and step into a geological masterpiece spanning over 20km of tunnels and galleries, first unearthed in Cantabria in 1908.

The cave's moniker, “los soplaos”, is derived from a term coined by miners to describe the karstic cavities they encountered during their labour, which resulted in powerful air currents.

A mine train will take you about 400 metres through a tunnel with conditioned mining shoring. You'll then walk 60 meters through some old mining galleries to access the cave.

The exploration covers about 1,500 meters and takes roughly an hour. Besides the rock formations within the...

✔Guided tour
✔Entrance ticket
✔Parking
✔Tour guide

What to remember

Accessibility:

The cave is adapted for people with reduced mobility (90% of the tour can be done in a wheelchair). The accessible route to the cave is approximately 300 m, with a section of less than 20 m with a gradient of about 10%. Wheelchair users must be accompanied by a guide, so please inform the local operator before the visit

Not allowed:

It is strictly forbidden to film, record or take photographs inside the cave

Child seats are not allowed, babies can go in baby carriers

Pets are not allowed inside the cave or in the facilities

Know in advance:

The train to El Soplao Cave is out of service until further notice due to damage to the cover of one of the train cable winch housings. In the meantime, visitors will have to walk the 300 metres between the train station outside and the cave entrance. This will not affect the quality of the visit or the tour of the cave

Please note: The local operator will send you the valid access voucher by e-mail within 24 hours after booking

Children from 0 to 3 years old are free of charge. Children up to 16 years of age must be accompanied by an adult

The guided tour is in Spanish, but in-app audio guides in different languages are available for purchase on-site. Please note that the audio guide service is currently unavailable, until further notice

The temperature inside the Cave is approximately 12 or 14°C, with a relative humidity of around 90%. The use of comfortable shoes and warm clothing is recommended. Special care should be taken during the hottest times of the year when the temperature difference is greater