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Grutas de São Vicente
The São Vicente Caves were formed from a volcanic eruption that occurred in Paul da Serra. The exterior, exposed to very low temperatures, solidified quickly, while the interior continued to contain many gases that formed a series of lava tubes.
The caves were first discovered in 1885 by the local population and opened to the public on October 1, 1996.
Sítio do Pe do Passo, São Vicente, Madeira 9240-039 Portugal
São Vicente
Description
They are one of the first caves of volcanic origin to open to the public in Portugal and can be visited through an underground route with more than 1000 m of total extension. The height of the caves varies between 5 and 6 meters. At the end of the tour, visitors can also access the Volcanism Center, a pavilion where they can see, in a pedagogical and playful way, audiovisual shows that recreate the geological evolution of the caves, the eruption of a volcano and also the simulation of the archipelago's birth. of Madeira.
Location Map
Sítio do Pe do Passo, São Vicente, Madeira 9240-039 Portugal São Vicente
