Grutas de Alvados

Discovered in 1964, they are located on the Minde hill, in an area where these formations abound. They are configured like a gallery/room/well. A special note to the stalactites, stalagmites and illumnitaed lakes in the interconnected rooms.

Contacts


Rua das Grutas
2480-034,Alvados

    Characteristics


  • 7.00€
  • car access

    opening hours


    Summer

  • monday: 10:00-18:30
  • tuesday: 10:00-18:30
  • wednesday: 10:00-18:30
  • thursday: 10:00-18:30
  • friday: 10:00-18:30
  • saturday: 10:00-18:30
  • sunday: 10:00-18:30


  • Winter

  • monday: 10:00-17:00
  • tuesday: 10:00-17:00
  • wednesday: 10:00-17:00
  • thursday: 10:00-17:00
  • friday: 10:00-17:00
  • saturday: 10:00-17:00
  • sunday: 10:00-17:00

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