Guided Tour of El Soplao Cave, Celis
Guided Tour of El Soplao Cave, Celis
Duration: 3.5 hours
3.5 hours
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Explore the Guided Tour of El Soplao Cave in Celis, Spain, and head to an excellent speleological journey. After a short drive up the mountain, you'll board a mining train to enter La Isidra tunnel leading into this natural wonder where stunning geological formations like helictites and translucent calcite draperies await your discovery. The tour includes light and sound effects with voice-over narration in La Gorda room, showcasing unique structures such as the Sentinels, the Opera, and the gallery of Ghosts among 6 miles open to visitors.
Explore the Guided Tour of El Soplao Cave in Celis, Spain, and head to an excellent speleological journey. After a short drive up the mountain, you'll board a mining train to enter La Isidra tunnel leading into this natural wonder where stunning geological formations like helictites and translucent calcite draperies await your discovery. The tour includes light and sound effects with voice-over narration in La Gorda room, showcasing unique structures such as the Sentinels, the Opera, and the gallery of Ghosts among 6 miles open to visitors.
From a height of over 250 meters above ground level, enjoy an exclusive guided tour that showcases Cueva El Soplao’s intricate network of speleothems.
Discover How Mines Work This by selecting from three distinct experiences: the General Guided Visit, Adventure Tourism Visit, and Mine Visit for deeper exploration into mining practices at La Florida's mine galleries.
Marvel at an array of spectacular karst formations including helictites, stalactites, stagmalites, dog-tooth spars, cave pearls, and elusive manganese stromatolite structures during your tour.
Venture through the Adventure Tourism Visit to explore challenging tunnels like Campamento, El Órgano, and El Bosque in less accessible parts of Cueva El Soplao.
Gain insights into mining processes by choosing a visit that includes adjacent mine galleries at La Florida for an educational experience on mining practices.
Experience towering columns and dizzying gorges during your tour while attempting to spot unique formations such as cave pearls and elusive manganese stromatolite structures.
Guided Tour of El Soplao Cave
Entry to Campamento, El Órgano and El Bosque tunnels during the Adventure Tourism Visit
Use of La Florida mines with a Mine Visit
Helmet equipped with lamp, overalls, and rubber boots included in the Adventure Tourism Visit
Individual Costs
El Soplao Cave stalactites and stalagmites on guided tour path.
The Speleological Adventure
Begin an memorable journey after a 3km drive up a mountain, boarding a mining train that leads you through La Isidra tunnel into the cave's main entrance. Inside, expect to be captivated by stunning geological formations such as unique helictites and cascading translucent calcite draperies. Marvel at natural structures like the Sentinels, the Opera, and the Ghosts gallery where stalagmites and stalactites form eerie shapes. The experience is enhanced with light and sound effects along with a voice-over in La Gorda room. Currently accessible to visitors are 6 of the cave's total 17 miles.You have several ticket options available for different levels of depth and difficulty:Explore your surroundings through these guided tours:-General Guided Visit
: Enjoy a 55-minute journey on the Pasarela route, which spans 300 meters.-
Adventure Tourism Visit
: Head to a thrilling 2.5-hour exploration covering crude sections within tunnels like Campamento, El Órgano, and El Bosque.-
Mine Visit
: Experience a comprehensive 3.5-hour tour through La Florida's mines over a route of 2.5 kilometers.
Understanding Mining History
The history of this cave system dates back to its discovery in the early 20th century when mining operations for La Florida were underway. The name ‘El Soplao’ originates from a term used by miners describing an air blow felt during tunnel perforation with low oxygen levels. As you navigate through these historical mine galleries, gain insight into the culture, traditions, and working conditions of this significant economic activity.Conclude your journey when reaching the inner station of the cave. The El Soplao mining train will take you back to the outer station for a safe exit from the experience.
Stalactites and stalagmites in El Soplao Cave during a guided tour.
Stalactites and rock formations inside El Soplao Cave during a guided tour.
El Soplao Cave stalactites and stalagmites on guided tour path.
Stalactites and stalagmites in El Soplao Cave during a guided tour.
Stalactites and rock formations inside El Soplao Cave during a guided tour.
Stalactites in El Soplao Cave during guided tour, Cantabria, Spain.
Important Information
To access this visit, wearing a surgical mask or FFP2 is compulsory. If you use a wheelchair for accessibility to this experience, please inform ahead of time. A sign language guide with limited availability assists those with hearing difficulties. Accompanying an adult is mandatory for children up to 12 years old and individuals requiring wheelchairs. The Adventure Tourism Visit does not cater to kids under 12; however, participants aged between 12 to 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult who has signed the necessary forms. It's advisable to wear shoes that are comfortable along with warm clothing.Timings
Guided Visit:
From October through March: Tuesday to Sunday, sessions run from 10am to 2pm and again from 3pm to 5pm. Between April and June, the timings extend slightly on weekends with visits available from 10am to 6pm. July offers daily tours between 10am and 7pm while August extends this further until 9pm each day. September mirrors early summer schedules.Adventure Tourism:
Available Friday through Sunday in October to June, the Adventure Tourism sessions start at 3pm and 4pm on Fridays with additional slots from 10am to 11am and again at 3pm and 4pm during weekends. In July and September, tours are available Tuesday to Sunday following similar timeframes as mentioned above. August provides daily opportunities for participation.Mine Visit:
From October through July, mine visits occur on Saturdays and Sundays at two separate times: 10am and 4pm. During the month of August, these sessions extend from Friday to Sunday with identical timings, while September aligns more closely with the Guided Tour schedule.Please note that all schedules are indicative; changes may be made depending on activity specifics or unforeseen incidents.
El Soplao Cave interior with colorful rock formations and walkway on guided tour.
Stalactites in El Soplao Cave during guided tour.
Stalactites in El Soplao Cave during guided tour, Cantabria, Spain.
El Soplao Cave interior with colorful rock formations and walkway on guided tour.
Stalactites in El Soplao Cave during guided tour.
Book your visit in advance to ensure availability and avoid disappointment during peak times.
If you're bringing children up to 12 years old or using a wheelchair, inform the organizers beforehand for necessary arrangements.
To make entry smoother, wear a surgical mask or FFP2 as they are mandatory for visiting the cave.
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