The Val Porquero cave, the place where fairies bathe

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Val Porquero cave. By Noradoa There is, although it may seem unlikely, a place in Spain where fairies can visit the Tower of Pisa, walk along the Gran Vía and take a wonderful bath. It is not a theme park built by a multinational company or a children's story with illustrations, but rather a geological accident known as the Val Porquero Cave. It is located on the southern slope of the Cantabrian mountain range, in the province of León . It is part of the Argüellos Biosphere Reserve and visiting it is an experience worthy of being part of a Jules Verne story. If the writer had visited it, it is possible that he would have added one more novel to his bibliography.

The cave is the product of water seepage through the limestone rock that began back in the Pleistocene of the Quaternary Period of the Cenozoic era, when humans were still in formation. Although she is not exactly a teenager, she is younger than other caves found in the area such as Llamazares. Val Porquero Cave Val Chile Email List Porquero Cave. By Al Carrera The Provincial Council of León opened it to the public – although the residents of the area have always known of its existence – in 1966, five years after a group of cavers crossed it. Now you can see it through a guided tour between the months of March and December (it closes after the Constitution Bridge). The route is 1.6 kilometers long and – attention – 322 steps.



It is necessary to wear comfortable and, above all, warm clothing, because the temperature inside is seven degrees and its humidity level is 99%. A respite from the hot summers of León, without a doubt. Val Porquero cave Val Porquero cave. By Enrique del Barrio The entrance is at 1,309 meters above sea level : it is its 'high' part, which is open to the general public. This area is equipped with bridges, stairs and paths to make it easy to navigate. In addition, the most striking but dark areas are artificially illuminated so that visitors can appreciate them. It has another lower level, which is only suitable for cavers and is also known as 'Curso de Aguas'. It can be visited as an 'adventure activity', it includes canyoning, and has a route of 2.4 kilometers and – attention again – 468 steps.