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The World’s 100 Best Show Caves

Cueva de Pozalagua

Ranero, Spain

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST SHOW CAVES WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 78 2026
Cueva de Pozalagua

A limestone cave known for its eccentric stalactites, alongside stalactites, stalagmites and columns, discovered by a blast in 1957. Visits run as guided tours on foot, ending with the lights turned off to hear dripping water.

Highlights

  • Eccentric stalactites
  • Versailles section
  • Sound of water in darkness

Good to know

  • Guided tour lasts about 50 to 60 minutes
  • Inside temperature around 12 to 14°C
  • Book ahead, especially weekends and summer

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