The Meravelles Caves of Benifallet are wonderful underground caverns some of which were inhabited during the Neolithic age and still retain some of their paintings and bits of pottery, and which also served as a hiding place during the Spanish Civil War.

There are 6 caves in total but only two are open to the public, the Meravelles and Dos caves. Situated up the mountain about 3 kms outside the village, they will amaze you with their stalactites and stalagmites. The slow dripping water consisting of carbonates have formed fascinating shapes which can keep visitors enthralled with their unusual beauty. As well as the classic formations, you will see all kinds of structures, such as columns, flowstone and curtain and straw stalactites and, particularly impressive, forms that seem to defy the law of gravity.

Every year on 1st May there is a major fiesta at the caves with local music, dancing, food (paella or another local delicacy, bread, desert, fruit) , unlimited wine and of course a guided tour of the caves. The locals take an array of food with them as well to make a real party of it.
For the rest of the year there is a bar and restaurant or you can just sit and admire the amazing views.
Guided tours take 45 minutes.

Opening times – Summer every day 10h to 13.30h and 16h to 20.30h
Winter weekends only 10h to 13.30h and 16h to 19.30h