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Caminho da Gruta das Torres, Criação Velha, The Azores
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2024
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2024

The largest known lava tunnel in the Azores and Portugal, and one of the ten largest in the world.

Located at 285 meters above sea level in the Cabeço do Bravo area, south of Madalena, Gruta das Torres is classified as a "regional natural monument" and is part of the Pico Natural Park. Discovered in 1990, it is the largest known lava tunnel in the Azores and Portugal (around 5,150 metres long), and one of the ten largest in the world. Equipped with a helmet and torchlight, we set off to explore around 500 metres - the rest being reserved for scientists. Guided by our guide's invaluable explanations, we observe pretty lava stalagmites and stalactites, striated walls and lavic structures, each very different from the next, all in deep darkness and soothing silence: to avoid altering the character of the site, no human artifice has been used. Among Pico's 80 or so volcanic cavities, this one is certainly worth a visit. Gruta das Torres is an example of the sustainable use of a natural resource for tourism purposes, but above all to raise awareness of environmental protection. The visit is carried out with the utmost respect. The cave is absolutely fabulous, and for the duration of the visit (1h to 1h30), you'll feel a bit like an explorer! It's a magical moment, like being suspended in time. This activity is ideal for families. Remember to book at least the day before, as places are limited. And make sure you're properly equipped: good walking shoes, vest, rain jacket...


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meryalvine
Visited in august 2017
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nous somme arriver la sans réservation. malheureusement les visite était complète car petit groupe et saison exceptionnellement chargé lors de notre visite. nous somme revenue le lendemain et la deux place c’était libéré. visite avec casque et lumière de poche. très sympa et on ce prend vite au jeux.
Solyane85
Visited in september 2016
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Visite guidée dans un tunnel de lave avec casque et lampe torche car le tunnel n'est pas aménagé. Les explications (en anglais) sont intéressantes et l'environnement exceptionnel. Un très bon moment. Par contre, penser à réserver à l'avance (un simple mail suffit).
Jacquesp
Visited in march 2016
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Le site est actuellement ouvert l'hiver 2 jours par semaine, Samedi et Mardi, en visite guidée à 14h30 et 16h00.
Tél.: +351 924403921
Mais nous n'étions disponibles aucun de ces deux jours!
mike6900713
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Franchement déçu. Visite sans grand intéret, pourtant la grotte est belle! Les guides n'expliquent rien de bien intéressants au niveau géologiques, uniquement des anecdotes sans aucun intérêt. Dommage!
Mimi1753
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Visit with helmet and torch in very black galleries. Explanations in English (American) on the formations from the lava flows. Interesting.

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