🌋 Volcanic Tube Experience – Cueva de Las Palomas (La Palma)
🕒 Duration: approx. 2 hours
📏 Distance: 1.2 km
🎯 Difficulty: Easy – suitable for families
👶 Minimum age: 5 years
🗣️ Languages available:
● Spanish and English
✅ What’s included:
● Guided tour inside the volcanic tube
● Protective helmet with headlamp
● Accompaniment by an expert guide
🅿️ Recommended parking:
● Visitor parking at Caños de Fuego Interpretation Center
(Access from the opposite side of the road – see map)
💡 Useful information:
● Closed-toe shoes required (preferably sports shoes)
● Part of the tour takes place outdoors on walkways
● Stay on marked paths at all times
🔍 Detailed description:
In the volcanic landscape created by the 1949 eruption of San Juan Volcano, discover the lava tube of Cueva de Las Palomas.
This natural tunnel stretches over 500 meters, formed beneath lava flows that once covered fertile farmland.
The guided tour reveals fascinating volcanic rock formations and introduces you to endemic underground species adapted to this dark, humid environment.
An unforgettable experience that blends science, nature, and geology — perfect for families and explorers of all ages.
