Cueva de la Porquera: Subterranean Exploration in Asturias
Step into the subterranean world of the Cueva de la Porquera in Triongo, Asturias, an accessible speleology adventure designed for families and friends. This horizontal cave system, stretching for 4 to 5 hours of exploration, reveals a labyrinth of passages adorned with stunning rock formations, stalactites, and stalagmites. You'll marvel at the cave walls' surprising reddish hue, a testament to the iron and mercury filtered by water over millennia. Before descending, a scenic 2 km walk alongside a river, enveloped by the vibrant Asturian flora and fauna, sets the stage for this unique journey. As the renowned speleologist Norbert Casteret once said, "The cave is a living museum, a silent witness to geological time." Here, you'll not only witness but also become part of that ancient narrative, navigating gateras and even sliding through the exhilarating 'túnel de la risa'.