Caves of Catalonia

2926 caves have been catalogued, mainly in Mura, la Granadella and Matadepera. CUBERES, COVA, amb 13513 m de recorregut.

What is a cave?

A cave is a natural cavity that develops mostly horizontally and can be explored on foot. In Catalonia, caves form mainly in limestone and conglomerate rock that water slowly dissolves, and many preserve archaeological remains, cave-dwelling wildlife, or stalactite and stalagmite formations that make them notable for visiting and study.

Caves of Catalonia

The catalogue brings together 2926 caves. The counties with the most caves are Baix Llobregat, Berguedà, Pallars Jussà and Vallès Occidental, and the municipalities with the highest concentration are Mura, la Granadella, Matadepera and Odèn. Geologically, they are dominated by calcàries, conglomerats and gresos.

The longest and the deepest cave

The cave with the longest surveyed passages is CUBERES, COVA, at 13513 m of galleries. The deepest is CUBERES, COVA, at 328 m. These figures come directly from each cave's record and can be checked against the catalogue.