Cueva del Cobre, Natural cave in La Pernía, Spain.
The cave extends through 8500 meters of limestone formations, with interior widths varying between 1.5 and 25 meters throughout its passages.
The first documented scientific investigation of the cave occurred in 1969 when speleologists from SESS Santander group conducted extensive hydrogeological studies.
Local photographer Piedad Isla participated in early explorations during the 1950s and 1960s, documenting the cave's features through her lens.
The cave maintains a constant relative humidity of 94% and contains an active water course in its initial section known as Via Apia.
Five speleologists from Valle de los Redondos achieved a breakthrough in 1980 by swimming through an impassable siphon, leading to new passage discoveries.
Location: La Pernía
GPS coordinates: 42.98670,-4.37320
Latest update: March 3, 2025 22:26
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