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Caving in Alicante

DISCOVER THE UNDERGROUND WORLD

Explore amazing caves, venture through underground passages and experience an adventure beneath the surface with caving activities guided by Alicante Aventura instructors.

Two ways to explore underground

Choose your caving experience

Discover two very different ways to explore the underground world. Venture into the aquatic cave of the Túnel del Sumidor de Vallada or explore Cova Fosca, in the Serra de Segària, through chambers, narrow passages and abseils. Choose the experience that appeals to you most and get ready to discover everything that lies beneath the surface.

Choose according to the experience you’re looking for

Which caving experience is right for you?

Both activities allow you to discover the underground world, but they offer very different experiences. Your choice will depend on whether you prefer an aquatic adventure or a more vertical route with abseils and narrow passages.

Choose Túnel del Sumidor if…

You’re drawn to an aquatic experience, want to make your way through a cave shaped by water and don’t mind getting wet along the way. It’s an ideal activity for discovering a different kind of caving, equipped with a wetsuit and technical gear.

Choose Cova Fosca if…

You prefer a more vertical and technical experience, with abseils, underground chambers and narrow passages. It’s a great option if you’re looking for a dry caving activity with a greater focus on rope-assisted progression.

Discover what lies beneath the surface

What is caving?

Caving involves exploring natural caves and making your way through underground passages and chambers. Depending on the cave, the route may involve walking over uneven terrain, negotiating changes in elevation, abseiling, passing through narrow sections or progressing through areas with water.

At Alicante Aventura, you’ll find guided experiences designed to help you discover this environment progressively and safely, with activities suited to different ages and the characteristics of each route.

Preparation and guidance

Equipment and safety during caving activities

Each activity requires specific equipment depending on the type of cave and the route. Before starting, the instructor explains how to use the equipment and accompanies the group throughout the entire activity.

Technical equipment

Alicante Aventura provides the technical equipment required for each activity. Depending on the route, this may include a helmet, harness, progression equipment and a wetsuit for aquatic caving experiences.

Instructors throughout the route

Before entering the cave, you’ll receive the instructions you need to tackle the different sections of the route. During the activity, the instructor accompanies the group, supervises your progress and explains how to negotiate each section safely and correctly.

An adventure in another world

An underground experience unlike other adventure activities

Caving means venturing into an environment that normally remains hidden from view. As you make your way through a cave, the daylight disappears and the landscape changes completely: passages, chambers, rocky sections and formations slowly shaped over thousands of years become the setting for your adventure.

Limestone formations inside a cave during a caving activity

Here, the adventure isn’t simply about completing a route. It’s also about observing, exploring and discovering the inside of the mountain, using your headlamp to illuminate places you would never imagine existed from the surface.

Each cave also offers a different experience. In some, water has shaped much of the route; in others, abseils, changes in elevation and passages between rock formations play a greater role. This variety is precisely one of the things that makes caving so different from other outdoor adventure activities.

Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions about caving in Alicante

Do I need previous experience to go caving?

Alicante Aventura’s caving activities are designed so that you can discover this type of environment accompanied by a qualified instructor. You don’t need to be an expert, although you should have a suitable level of fitness to walk over uneven terrain and follow the instructor’s directions throughout the route.

What’s the difference between Cova Fosca and Túnel del Sumidor?

They offer two very different experiences. Cova Fosca combines chambers, narrow passages and abseils in a dry cave, while the Túnel del Sumidor de Vallada offers an aquatic caving experience where water forms part of the route.

What is the minimum age for caving?

The minimum age depends on the activity. Caving in Cova Fosca is available from the age of 9, while aquatic caving in the Túnel del Sumidor is available from the age of 10. In addition to the age requirement, each participant must meet the specific requirements of the chosen experience.

What equipment does Alicante Aventura provide?

Alicante Aventura provides the technical equipment required for each activity. Depending on the route, this may include a helmet, harness, progression equipment and a wetsuit for aquatic experiences, as well as the instructor’s guidance and the corresponding insurance.

What clothing and footwear should I wear?

You should wear comfortable clothing suitable for the time of year and sports footwear, preferably suitable for mountain activities. For aquatic activities, you should also follow the specific equipment recommendations provided on the experience page.

Can I go caving if I have claustrophobia?

Caving takes place in underground environments, and some activities include passages or narrow sections. If you have claustrophobia or find enclosed spaces difficult to manage, we recommend checking the characteristics of each route before booking.

Are caving activities safe?

The activities are carried out accompanied by a qualified instructor, who explains how to use the equipment and how to tackle the different sections of the route. It is essential to follow the instructor’s directions and comply with the requirements established for each experience.