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Fascinating caves

We arrived in late June and the parking was totally empty! But it was open and we almost got an... read more

Reviewed 8 August 2019
Bluesman1958
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Kalmar, Sweden
Very well laid out

On arrival the somewhat dated building does not do the caves justice. Do not be put off by this... read more

Reviewed 6 July 2019
NeilP903
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Cape Town, South Africa
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Alvados 2480 034 | Parque Natural das Serras de Aire e Candeeiros, Alvados 2480-034, Portugal
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Alvados 2480 034 Parque Natural das Serras de Aire e Candeeiros, Alvados 2480-034 Portugal
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4 × 4 Serra de Aire and Lamps Tour
This tour is conducted by a Nature Guide with a unique and very vast knowledge of the region. With it you will discover the most wonderful corners of this fantastic mountain range. The ecological and geological interpretation of the places visited will be made.
€152.00 €160 per adult
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We arrived in late June and the parking was totally empty! But it was open and we almost got an exclusive guided tour in the caves. Five people and one very nice guide. The cave was impressing and perfectly lighting.
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On arrival the somewhat dated building does not do the caves justice. Do not be put off by this though. We waited about 20 minutes for a tour in English, and Alveira (spell?), a retired teacher, presented herself. She obviously loves the caves and this came across time and again
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This is one of the most spectacular things I have ever seen! It was at least 10 times bigger than I expected and so much more beautiful than I could have ever imagined! We stumbled upon it by accident when driving to the more popular Mira de Aire cave. And we were so glad we had
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If you are in the Fatima area, visit the Parque da Serra dos Candeeiros. You will find cute villages that are surrounded by hills/mountains. The caves are worth the visit. The Serra de Santo Antonio, Alvados and Mira de aire caves are all different and all interesting. The
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Would highly recommend you visit, these types of natural wonders are amazing and for Portugal part of the areas history. also a great place to refresh under ground on a hot summer day, take lots of pictures you will want to remember this place.
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