2024年1月17日 · Translated to Spanish as Cuevas del Salitre or Saltpeter Caves in English, we will explore the depths of these mysterious caverns, where stalactites and stalagmites tell the geological story of this spectacular area.

Las Cuevas de Collbató are some caves located in the town, which is below Montserrat. So, these caves are in the Mountains. Yo can visit one of them with a guided visit, which is 10 minutes of a little explanation, 20minutes seeing a video and about 40minutes walking around the cave.

The Salnitre caves of Montserrat offer more than a simple underground tour; they provide an evocative journey through time, revealing the natural beauty and cultural history of this extraordinary region.

Among them are the Montserrat caves, known far and wide for their spectacular nature that fascinated and inspired artists such as Rusiñol and Disfrutó over the years, as if they were the best summary of the history of Catalan speleology.

2020年5月14日 · Salnitre Caves of Collbató. In the mountain of Montserrat, the Saltpeter Caves (or Salnitre in Catalan), also called the Collbató Caves or Montserrat Caves, await. Formed by calcareous rocks, they are very rich in phosphate minerals and, as their name suggests, were formerly home to saltpeter mines.

The Salnitre caves, with rooms full of elements of great beauty and history, have been formed within the conglomerates of the mountain of Montserrat. The Toll caves, known as the Palau de la Fauna del Quaternari (palace of the fauna of the quaternary) because of the remains of animals and hominids that have been found, are formed of limestone ...

Walk enriched by expert guides who, in addition to explaining the characteristics and the result of the geological process that has shaped the cavity, will show us the habitat of the first inhabitants of Montserrat and take us into a world of stories and legends.

The "Coves de Salnitre", also called "Coves de Collbató" o "Coves de Montserrat", are so spectacular that over the years they inspired artists such as Gaudí and Rusiñol; in fact, they say that its shapes inspired Gaudí for the Sagrada Familia. They are not just any caves; they are the largest set of rooms in Catalonia!

The Collbató caves, revealed through exploitation of sodium nitrate deposits, are found within the Montserrat massif, part of the Catalan pre-coastal range. They date from the Tertiary era. Differential erosion and weathering of the massif has led to highly distinctive relief features.

2023年4月19日 · The cave of the bats, where the name of the cave comes from, the saltpetre ("salnitre" in Catalan), was originated by the decomposition of the excrements of these winged mammals and was exploited by the monks of the monastery during the Middle Ages.

One Day in Montserrat Monastery & Salnitre Caves / 8hrs. Discover with " Best Plan Barcelona " a great Day in Montserrat Mountains in combination with a visit to the amazing Salnitre Caves. We will depart from your Hotel at 10h in the morning …

The mountain of Montserrat hides more than 100 caves inside, but the one we call Les Coves de Montserrat (also known as the Salnitre), is located in Collbató, and is the only one that allows a 400 meter long underground walk enjoying of tourist conditioning.

here you can see the route from the caves to the monastery, by la Cova, and it shows lots of pictures of the route. at some point, as said, there is a crossing for la Cova or Sant Miquel (and sant Joan).

2021年7月26日 · Salnitre Caves. Montserrat is also a great magnet for people interested in caving. There are guided tours of the Salnitre Caves, which can be accessed from the nearby town of Collbató. Visitors are only shown the underground area of the initial 500 meters, since the rest of the territories are closed to the public.

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