Water caving in Sumidero de Vallada

Water caving in Sumidero de Vallada, a different adventure that brings you closer to the heart of our planet

Do you know how caves are formed? Over millions of years, water erodes the rocks to form these cavities. But there is no better way to get a closer look at this effect than to enter the water cave of Túnel del Sumidor.

Where is the Túnel del Sumidor aquatic cave Located?

The Túnel del Sumidor cave is located in the town of Vallada, very close to Ontinyent and Xàtiva. To access this town you must take the A-35 highway and head north or south, depending on where you start.

The cave is located in the Penyó canyon, specifically at its head, so it is a fantastic option to combine this activity with a bit of canyoning to warm up your engines. Additionally, you can take the Cruz del Penyo hiking route.

What is the Túnel del Sumidor cave like?

The Sumidor Tunnel is 1,300 meters long and has a recognized drop of 205 meters, so throughout the itinerary you will go deeper and deeper while moving away from the surface. It has one of the largest gypsum cavities in the world.

It’s a water cave, so you have to be willing to get wet. Wetsuits and waterproof backpacks will be crucial to keeping you dry and warm, while keeping your personal belongings well protected.

The Sumidor Tunnel Cave is known as one of the largest plaster caves in the world. As soon as you enter, you can marvel at its beauty and the incredible structures on the floor, walls and ceiling.

There are two possible routes: the upper section, about 500 metres long, with several levels, rooms and karst formations to learn about its formation; and the lower section is more abrupt, with siphons, rooms and waterfalls of up to 20 metres that will leave you impressed.

You won’t find any flora in the interior, but you will find fauna. Apart from the odd insect and invertebrate that can rarely be found in other nearby habitats, there is a colony of troglodyte bats.

The fact that the cave is made of gypsum means that it is not easy, as it requires experience in placing the safety elements to advance, as well as climbing and abseiling. This is why it is essential to have an expert instructor to lead the way.

Explore the Vallada sinkhole with Alicante Aventura

If you want a different adventure, that brings you closer to the heart of our planet and learn much more about how this cave was formed, from Alicante Aventura we invite you to explore with us the Sinkhole Tunnel.

To do so, all you have to do is contact us and we will take care of explaining everything you need to know so that you will enjoy this experience so much that you will want to repeat it. You will have at your disposal all the safety equipment and fantastic instructors who will accompany you to the confines of the Vallada sinkhole.

What do you say?