Goat's Hair Twin Caves

Two adjacent limestone caves with triangular entrances stand 190 meters above sea level, displaying evidence of marine erosion along vertical fractures.

Captain Brome conducted initial excavations of the caves in 1867, leading to discoveries that contributed to understanding Gibraltar's prehistoric settlements.

The cave system holds archaeological importance with findings of human remains, pottery vessels, bone pendants, and flint tools from Neolithic periods.

The caves connect to Mediterranean Steps hiking path, requiring proper hiking equipment and guidance for safe exploration of the cave entrances.

The caves received their name from nineteenth-century goatherds who used them as shelter, leaving substantial amounts of goat hair on the walls.

Location: Gibraltar

GPS coordinates: 36.12269,-5.34200

Latest update: June 26, 2025 15:16