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Gruta do Natal

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Gruta do Natal

Recommended by 77 hikers out of 81

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Reserva Natural da Serra de Santa Bárbara e dos Mistérios Negros

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Location: Biscoitos

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1. Lagoinha de Vale Fundo – Pico Gaspar Viewpoint loop from Serreta

9.74km

02:54

190m

Expert hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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2. Gruta do Natal – Lagoinha de Vale Fundo loop from Serreta

2.79km

00:50

40m

Intermediate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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3. On the edge of the caldeira loop from Agualva

17.1km

05:06

430m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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Laupi

August 12, 2022

For some reason, I imagined the whole thing to be more spectacular.

In any case, the different formations were certainly very interesting, and there are several signs explaining the formations.

It took me about 30 minutes in total, including taking photos, etc., during which you were free to move around the path in the cave.

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Tona0607

September 8, 2025

The Christmas Cave is a lava tunnel, and along the (rather short) circular trail, information panels explain its geological origins. Due to the high humidity, water constantly drips from the ceiling, and you have to bend down for a few short sections. Please note that even in summer, it's only open from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., and the entrance fee is currently €9 (2025).

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Fede

August 24, 2024

Visitable lava cave

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Elevation 600 m

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Location: Biscoitos

Gruta do Natal

1. Lagoinha de Vale Fundo – Pico Gaspar Viewpoint loop from Serreta

2. Gruta do Natal – Lagoinha de Vale Fundo loop from Serreta

3. On the edge of the caldeira loop from Agualva

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