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Cave in Europe

14 places, most popular first.

Cave places

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Postojna Cave

Slovenia

A huge cave system with a small train and colourful stalactite halls.

Cave · UNESCO

Skocjan Caves

Slovenia

A vast underground canyon with a roaring river, UNESCO-listed.

Cave · UNESCO

Wieliczka Salt Mine

Wieliczka, Poland

A centuries-old salt mine with underground chapels, statues and lakes all carved from salt.

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Benagil Sea Cave

Lagos, Portugal

A famous sea cave with a natural skylight, reached by boat or kayak.

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Blue Grotto

Capri, Italy

A sea cave where sunlight turns the water an intense blue.

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Eisriesenwelt Ice Cave

Austria

One of the largest ice caves in the world, reached by cable car and a steep walk.

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Blue Grotto

Marsaxlokk, Malta

Sea caves on the south coast that glow deep blue when the sun is right.

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Neptune's Grotto

Alghero, Italy

A sea cave with stalactites reached by boat or a cliff staircase.

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Cueva de Nerja

Málaga, Spain

A large cave system with huge chambers and ancient prehistoric paintings.

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Resava Cave

Serbia

A well-lit show cave with formations of stalactites and stalagmites, reached by guided tour.