Today the caves, due to their naturalistic and historical-cultural value, represent an important hub of tourist attraction in Italy and around the world. According to the Italian Tourist Caves Association, speleological tourism attracts one and a half million visitors to the Bel Paese every year and generates a turnover of 25 million euros. Hundredrooms for this reason he has chosen some spectacular and unmissable caves in Europe. In some of them you can also stay overnight.
For those looking for exclusive experiences in caves which today are real luxury apartments, Hundredrooms offers, in fact, the caves of Cappadocia, That of Matera in Basilicata and, finally, those of scicli in Sicilia. All the others are to be admired in all their splendor... and that's no small thing.
Caves of Cappadocia, Türkiye
Cappadocia, a mountainous and sparsely inhabited region, has become famous throughout the world for its famous caves. These are natural formations carved out by wind erosion. In the Byzantine period some of these caves were used to house churches, then embellished and decorated in a sumptuous manner. Today you can even sleep in these caves for one or more nights.
Caves of Matera
In Basilicata, however, we find the caves of Matera, known as the city of stones, and it is no coincidence. Its entire historic center is obtained from the excavation of rocks and some hoteliers have seen fit to build holiday homes inside. There are various examples of luxurious accommodation set in the rock.
Luxury caves in Scicli
These are three caves in Scicli, in the province of Ragusa, which have been transformed into bedrooms. Immersed in the historic center of the city village, each room is equipped with a kitchenette and living room with sofa. A rustic and simple environment offset by the unique atmosphere of staying in a real cave. You can secure one of these rooms for less than 50 euros a night.
Is Zuddas Cave, Santadi
This cave is part of a complex network of karst cavities of Monte Meana, belonging to the municipal territory of santadiin Sardinia. A splendid scenario created by the incessant action of water, which carves out the dolomite rocks dating back approximately 530 million years. The cave consists of several rooms, each with its own peculiarities. In them you can admire stalactites, stalagmites and spectacular flows such as cannulae and aragonite needles.
Caves of Borgio Verezzi
They are considered the most colorful caves in Italy, due to the play of shades created by the particular materials they are made of. Colors such as yellow, white, red and pink are reflected on the crystal clear waters of the small lakes encountered along the 800 meter long route. Originating due to the karst phenomenon in the limestone-dolomite rock of Dolomia di San Pietro ai Monti, they are the destination of many tourists who visit the Liguria.
Caves of Borgio VerezziCueva del Drach, Majorca (Spain)
A jewel of nature inSpanish island of Majorca, which is characterized by the presence of stalactites and stalagmites of different colors and sizes. During the tourist visit you go down to 25 meters below sea level, you pass through wonderful rooms and you can listen to a classical music concert on the banks of a precious underground lake.
Cueva de Altamira, Cantabria (Spain)
A cave of great historical-artistic interest due to the presence of extraordinary images from the Paleolithic era depicted on the walls. It is located on a hill in the municipality of Santillana del Mar, in Cantabria, and is a precious testimony of how man lived in the Paleolithic. The cave that can be visited, however, is a replica of the original, which has actually been damaged by time, raids and natural disasters.
Postojnska or Postojna Caves, Slovenia
Le Postojnska caves they are also called Postojna cave. It's most visited caves in Europe, with around 37 million visitors passing through these wonderful places in the space of 200 years. They are also the only caves to contain tracks used by small tourist trains. The initial part of the visit, in fact, includes a journey on these trains, followed by an illuminated pedestrian path. A refuge for prehistoric men, the Postojnska caves are surrounded by charm mixed with mystery. It is said that they were inhabited by a gigantic dragon that threatened the locals, then defeated and killed thanks to the cunning deception of a shepherd.
Fingal's Cave, Scotland
A beautiful sea cave onStaffa islandin Scotland. Its peculiarity lies in the fact that it is completely made up of hexagonal basalt pillars which give the eyes of visitors an extraordinary scenic effect. The Gaelic name of the cave, Uamh-Binn, means "cave of melody", since here the echo of the waves produces truly enchanting sounds.
Ice Caves, Vatnajokull National Park (Iceland)
Inside these glacial caves in Iceland you cannot fail to have a unique and exciting experience. A rare and extraordinary natural phenomenon that leaves you speechless. Every year, during the spring, the ice in the caves melts, only to solidify again in the coldest seasons. This means that these caves are constantly moving and their wonder also lies in the fact that they always offer different scenarios.
Melissani Cave, Kefalonia (Greece)
Also said cave of the nymphs, the Melissani cave is a place of unique beauty, which contains within it a 39 meter deep lake. The sun's rays illuminate it through an opening in the vault, which collapsed following the terrible earthquake of 1953, creating a magical play of lights and colours. The cave also includes a second room, smaller but equally beautiful with its numerous natural concretions, stalactites and stalagmites.
Devetàshka Cave, between Lovech and Letnitsa (Bulgaria)
La Devetashka Cave it is an immense cavity formed in time immemorial by the dissolution of soluble rocks. Already in the Paleolithic there were human settlements in this cave, while now there are around 30 thousand bats living there. About 2 km long, it reaches a height of 100 meters in some places. The large natural skylights on the "ceiling", the domes, the arches, the streams and the stalactites make it a place of surprising beauty.
Benagil Cave, Carvoeiro (Portugal)
La Benagil cave it is literally located close to the sea, where it is possible to enter during periods of low tide. The erosion of the walls caused by sea water and the dome shape, with the openings through which the sun's rays pass, create a truly enchanting aesthetic effect. Benagil beach also boasts other wonderful caves and coves that can also be visited by boat.
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