The only cave of marine origin in Europe is in this municipality of Malaga
The Malaga municipality of Rincón de la Victoria Enjoy a Geological heritage that competes with any European and even international city. It is not about outstanding geological landscapes, such as those we can find in the Lakes of Covadonga (Asturias), the Peñón de Ifach (Alicante) or the Ordesa Valley (Huesca), but underground we find the Treasury cavea cavity that honors its name for the entire history that it houses.
The Cave of the Treasury, Also known as the Cueva del Higuerónimpresses with the way they have acquired their walls, eroded by the action of the sea. He also does it because of the water that runs many of his corners. And that is what is precisely distinguished from many others: it is considered as the only cave of marine origin in Europe and one of the only three in the world. The other two are in Asia and Central America.
As explained by the Consistory, it is a Great underground complex Formed by a series of typical tours and galleries of underwater caves, with throats and columns that are the base of the current cave. In addition, fresh water leaks have also favored the formation of stalactites and stalagmites.
In total, the Treasury Cave is formed by several kilometers of galleries to which you can hardly stop admiring during the tour, by the curious and unique stamp that make up.
THE CAVE OF THE THOUSAND TREASURES
This Malaga corner has been Refuge of various epochs and civilizationsas the remains of the Paleolithic and the bronze age found inside, as well as samples of rock art. They were also found ceramics of the Neolithic, an arrow tip of the solutrense, flint tips, lacquers, pulse knives, bracelets, punches and bone harpoons, among other tools.
In addition, researchers who have worked there have reported Phoenic and Arab remains. And perhaps the latter are the most important, because everyone has not come to locate. Precisely that challenge is what is asked to visitors: find the famous hidden treasure in the twelfth century by Arabs who came from the revolts of their land.
The Treasury Cave is About twenty minutes from the city of Malaga And it is suitable for the whole family, because most cave areas are of low difficulty. Access for disabled people has also been enabled, although they can only contemplate the Virgin room. You can visit Monday through Friday by previous reserve and even complete capacity. Another option to travel its galleries is the theatrical visit that takes place on the last Sunday of the month, reports the City Council of this Andalusian municipality.
