Cueva del Cobre, Natural cave in La Pernía, Spain.
Cueva del Cobre is a limestone cave in La Pernía with a network of passages extending over several kilometers underground. The passages vary significantly in width and height, creating different chambers and corridors as you move through the cave system.
Scientific exploration of the cave began in 1969 when speleologists conducted hydrogeological research and documentation. A major breakthrough came in 1980 when explorers navigated through a submerged passage and discovered new sections of the cave system.
Local photographer Piedad Isla participated in early explorations during the 1950s and 1960s, documenting the cave's features through her lens.
The cave maintains constant high humidity throughout, and an active water course flows through the initial sections. Visitors should expect slippery surfaces and wear sturdy footwear suitable for wet underground conditions.
Explorers made a significant breakthrough by swimming through a submerged passage that had previously blocked access to the deeper sections. This daring swim opened up entire new areas of the cave system for further investigation.
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