Coves del Salnitre, Natural cave system in Montserrat mountains, Spain
The cave network extends 500 meters through limestone passages, featuring formations of stalactites and stalagmites in multiple connected chambers.
The caves earned their name from the extraction of saltpeter deposits during past centuries, serving as a mineral resource for the local population.
These caves form an integral part of Montserrat's geological heritage, offering educational programs about rock formation processes to school groups.
Visitors must climb 244 exterior steps to reach the entrance and navigate 400 meters of interior pathways in constant 14°C temperature.
The cave system contains the Pou del Diable chamber, which displays two distinct water level development stages in its geological formation.
Location: Collbató
Website: http://collbato.cat/turisme/coves-del-salnitre.htm
GPS coordinates: 41.57360,1.83467
Latest update: March 2, 2025 21:49
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