Useful links
Caving in Spain is organised regionally: each autonomous community has its own federation, which brings together federated clubs and cavers, manages activity insurance, runs training courses and outings, and is the usual point of contact for anyone wanting to take up caving safely. If you're looking for a club near you, introductory courses, or how to join a federation, these organisations are the reference.
Regional speleology federations
- Catalan Federation of Speleology ↗
- Spanish Federation of Speleology ↗
- Aragonese Federation of Speleology ↗
- Federation of Speleology of the Valencian Community ↗
- Balearic Federation of Speleology ↗
- Cantabrian Federation of Speleology ↗
- Federation of Speleology of the Principality of Asturias ↗
- Federation of Speleology of Castile and León ↗
- Galician Federation of Speleology ↗
- Canarian Federation of Speleology ↗
- Andalusian Federation of Speleology ↗
Other organisations and resources
Beyond the regional federations, these other organisations and resources are also worth knowing about: a scientific society devoted to the study of karst, a long-standing club, and two outlets for news and outreach from the caving world.
- SEDECK (Spanish Society of Speleology and Karst Sciences) ↗
- Badalona Speleology Group (GEB) ↗
- Cavidades Subterráneas ↗
- Espeleo Dijous ↗
Mapping and scientific resources
Finally, three official and scientific reference bodies: Catalonia's mapping and geological authority, Spain's geological and mining institute, and the international union that coordinates speleological research worldwide.
- ICGC — Institut Cartogràfic i Geològic de Catalunya ↗
- IGME — Instituto Geológico y Minero de España (CSIC) ↗
- UIS — Union Internationale de Spéléologie ↗
- Eurospeleo — Federation of European Speleology ↗
This list is not meant to be exhaustive. If you know of a federation or organisation that should be here and isn't, write to us atespeleoindex@gmail.com.