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The World’s 100 Best Show Caves

Cueva El Soplao

Celis, Spain

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST SHOW CAVES WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 61 2026
Cueva El Soplao

Former zinc and lead mine with large chambers full of stalactites, stalagmites and eccentric helictites growing in all directions. A mining train carries groups inside, then a guide leads the rest on foot, with lighting and sound effects along the route.

Highlights

  • Eccentric helictite formations
  • Mining train ride
  • Curtain-like speleothems

Good to know

  • Basic tour about 50 to 60 minutes
  • Cool inside, bring a jacket
  • No photos or video; tours in Spanish

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