The Top 20 Caves in Malaga
Looking to visit a cave in Malaga on your next adventure? To help you better plan your next outdoor experience, we’ve collected Malaga’s 20
best caves for you. Based on the experiences of other users, each is a recommendation you know you can trust — so you can better plan your next adventure.
best caves for you. Based on the experiences of other users, each is a recommendation you know you can trust — so you can better plan your next adventure.
Last updated: October 12, 2025
According to the tour guide, the Nerja caves were discovered by chance. In 1959, some children playing in the nearby town of Maro stumbled upon them and told their friends, …
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It is a large system of underground caves with two entrances. Cueva del Gato is the lower exit of the cave, with an impressive waterfall. The upper entrance is about …
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Unfortunately, you have to turn around at this point, because at some point you can no longer continue .. the path is blocked .. however, you have very good views …
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Benaoján is a beautiful mountain town that, although it is a province of Málaga, is part of the Grazalema natural park. With about 1,500 inhabitants, this town is in the shadow of large limestone walls, where many enjoy sport climbing.
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The Nacimiento consists of a spring, a small lake and a water reservoir for local water supply.
The water comes directly from the mountain and is absolutely clean, but also …
The water comes directly from the mountain and is absolutely clean, but also …
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Before reaching the northern entrance to the Caminito del Rey, you pass through a short tunnel, the Tunel de los Tafonis'. Taphonis are cavities in the sandstone rock created by erosion.
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This route description of this walk is incorrect. The route runs through private grounds of Finca la Pilones de Ronda. The owner doesn't want you to climb over the fence!!
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Just a few meters southwest of the summit is an impressive, deep crevice that is secured with a fence on all sides. It has to be very deep, the bottom cannot be seen from above.
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Ojén is a beautiful white town with less than 4,000 inhabitants. It enjoys an extraordinary location thanks to its quick connection to the mountains and the coast. On the one …
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From the viewpoint of the Gaitanejo dam you can see the cave houses of the Sierra Parda, which served as homes for the hydroelectric power station staff.
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