Volcanic caves

Volcanic caves

The caves of São Vicente were formed 890 thousand years ago by a volcanic eruption in Paul da Serra. The outside of the lava, which was exposed to lower temperatures, solidified rapidly, while the interior remained liquid with many gases, forming a series of lava tubes.

The caves were first reported in 1885 by the local inhabitants and were open to the public on October 1, 1996. They were among the first volcanic caves to be opened to the public in Portugal and can be visited following an underground route that lasts more than 1,000 m. . The height of the caves varies between 5 and 6 meters.

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Stop At: São Vicente Caves, 9240 Sao Vicente, Portugal

The caves of São Vicente were formed 890 thousand years ago by a volcanic eruption in Paul da Serra. The outside of the lava, which was exposed to lower temperatures, solidified rapidly, while the interior remained liquid with many gases, forming a series of lava tubes.

The caves were first reported in 1885 by the local inhabitants and were open to the public on October 1, 1996. They were among the first volcanic caves to be opened to the public in Portugal and can be visited following an underground route that lasts more than 1,000 m. . The height of the caves varies between 5 and 6 meters.

At the end of the tour, visitors can access the Volcano Center, a pavilion that offers a range of educational and fun audiovisual exhibits that recreate the geological evolution of the caves, the eruption of a volcano and even a simulation of the birth of the islands of Madeira. .

This tour passes in: Ribeira Brava, São Vicente and Volcanic Caves (entrance fee included).

Duration: 2 hours