Grutas de Santo António

Discovered in 1955, they are part of a set of caves that exist in the Minde hill. They are configured like a gallery/room and they have a natural chimney. They are filled with stalactites and stalagmites, the largest room has 6000 m2 and they may be visited.

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Rua das Grutas
2480-034,Alvados

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Fórnea


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