Caving in the Cueva de Las Palomas Lava Tunnel on the Island of La Palma

The Cueva de Las Palomas lava tube was formed by the eruption of the San Juan volcano in July 1949 and can be explored with the professional guides of La Palma Outdoor in Las Manchas. Approximately 500 metres long, 3 metres wide and between 1 and 6 metres high, depending on the location, it offers an underground environment that can be visited without having to crouch or crawl, so the whole family can enjoy the adventure! You will discover a unique ecosystem, studied by the Caños de Fuego interpretation centre right next door: get ready to learn a whole host of new things about the volcano on this caving excursion through the Cueva de Las Palomas lava tunnel!

This discovery of caving on the island of La Palma will begin with an educational walk on the footbridge leading to the Cueva de Las Palomas lava tunnel. This crosses an impressive field of solidified lava and offers breathtaking views of the Cumbre Vieja mountain range and its recent volcano, Tajogaite, which appeared in 2021. Your guide will tell you all about this exceptional volcanic environment before moving on to the next stage of the experience, a visit to the lava tube! Inside, you will enjoy a pleasant temperature of around 16°C and the silence of the underground world, surrounded by solidified lava formations that your guide will show you.

In small groups of no more than 15 participants, this caving experience in the Cueva de Las Palomas lava tunnel will give you a great insight into the volcanic world of the Canary Islands. Your guide will be delighted to answer all your questions and share his passion for volcanoes and caving on the island of La Palma!