Gruta de las Maravillas, Aracena
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Gruta de las Maravillas, Aracena - by Management
Description
The Gruta de las Maravillas (Grotto of the Marvels) is located in the heart of the town of Aracena, in the northeast of Huelva Province, Andalusia. It was discovered at the end of the 19th century and was the first cave open to tourists in Spain in 1914. The underground complex is 2,130m long, of which 1,400m can be visited, and comprises multiple halls. Visitors can see various karst and crystalline formations such as aragonites, coralloids, eccentric stalactites, stalagmites, and striped curtains. The tours lasts 45mins and are conducted in Spanish with English audio-guides for those who wish.
Access & Transport
Aracena is 90km northwest of Seville on the A-66 then exit 782 for the N-433. From Huelva, it is 100km north on the N-435 then A-461 followed by A-479 The entrance is in the centre of town, on Calle Pozo de la Nieve.
Instructions & Recommendations
The temperature inside is around 16-19°C. It is highly recommended to book online ahead of time to ensure availability of slots (visits are limited to 1,000 per day). The town of Aracana also has a Ham Museum and a fortified complex that can be visited.
Environmental & Social
Environmentally neutral. Helps preserve the natural heritage of the region and provides economic activity that benefits the town
Conclusion
The Gruta de las Maravillas are worth discovering if you are in the area. They blend educational aspects and visually impresive natural features that should be of interest to adults and children alike. Best tackled as part of a regional road trip or a day trip from Seville, combining other attractions in the north of Huelva or Seville provinces (Sierra Norte)
Key positive
A good family activity
Plenty of impressive formations
Key negative
Can't take pictures inside
Suitability
Not accessible for visitors with reduced mobility
About this Rating
TYPE
Desktop
RESEARCHED IN
June 2024
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:1h 15m
est. visit time:1h 15m
MONDAY10:00 - 13:30
TUESDAY10:00 - 13:30
WEDNESDAY10:00 - 13:30
THURSDAY10:00 - 13:30
FRIDAY10:00 - 13:30
SATURDAY10:00 - 13:30
SUNDAY10:00 - 13:30
MONDAY15:00 - 18:00
TUESDAY15:00 - 18:00
WEDNESDAY15:00 - 18:00
THURSDAY15:00 - 18:00
FRIDAY15:00 - 18:00
SATURDAY15:00 - 19:00
SUNDAY15:00 - 19:00