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Wiro L.
October 27, 2022
Hiking
The Hercules Grotto, long considered endless, is a legendary place. The Greek hero Heracles is said to have rested here before doing his eleventh labour. This consisted in picking the …
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•radlager
February 8, 2023
Hiking
According to the legend, Hercules (Herakles) had a rest in the cave before he tried to harvest the golden apples from the garden of the hesperides. The cave is quite small but it's interesting how the local population made millstones out of the cave's material.
Georg 🥾📸
May 10, 2025
Other activities
The Cave of Hercules is surrounded by various legends. One of the most famous stories claims that the cave was once used by Hercules, the famous hero of Greek mythology. According to legend, Hercules rested here while erecting the Pillars of Hercules, which mark the entrance to the Strait of Gibraltar. Another story says that the grotto was a mysterious place where Hercules planned his adventures and regenerated his strength. We visited the cave for 160 DHM for two people. 10 dirhams is approximately 1€.
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