Cova del Manel, Natural cave in Matadepera, Spain
Cova del Manel is a natural cave in Matadepera that extends approximately 788 meters through conglomerate rock, featuring multiple galleries and chambers distributed across different levels. The system displays varied geological layers and cave formations typical of such underground structures.
The cave entrances were first discovered in 1899 by the owners of Can Pobla, leading to a series of explorations that continued throughout the 20th century. These early expeditions established the foundation for today's understanding of the site's geological structure.
The cave forms part of the Sant Llorenç del Munt i l'Obac Natural Park and holds significance for local understanding of the region's geological diversity. Locals recognize it as an important record of Catalonia's underground landscape formations.
Access is through a narrow fissure opening that rises several meters within the surrounding vegetation and is reachable from the park area. Visitors should wear sturdy footwear and be prepared for uneven paths and possibly loose rocks.
During heavy rainfall, three terminal galleries within the cave transform into active water channels, revealing its past role as a natural spring. This seasonal phenomenon demonstrates how the underground system remains influenced by surface water flows.
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