Almonda Portugal

Embark on an accessible adventure as you can conveniently park behind the Renova paper factory, which utilizes the spring’s water for production. Enjoy the journey without any entrance fees, making it a cost-effective exploration.

• Region: Santarem
• Coordinates: 39.50466, -8.61452
• Depth: 266 ft
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• Type: Cave

Navigating the Entry: A Unique Challenge

Almonda Cave offers two entry points — an artificial entrance through a tight vertical restriction and a natural entrance through a challenging 50m dry cave section. The latter, while original, poses difficulties with double tanks, and the former, located in the spring basin, can be unstable, occasionally impacted by winter heavy flows.

Cave Exploration Insights

As you delve into Almonda Cave, the initial 100 meters unveil a complex network of side tunnels. A continuous metal line guides through this section, providing orientation in the intricate underground pathways. Brace yourself for jumps as you explore the diverse and captivating facets of this subterranean wonder.