Prehistoric Cave of the Skulls

The cave of Las Calaveras (Cova de les Calaveres in Valencian), is a cavity of 440 meters in length located on the northern slope of Mount Segili, in the municipality of Benidoleig (Alicante) Spain. It is located on the same side of the road from Pedreguer to Benidoleig. This cave owes its name to the fact that in a caving expedition carried out in the 17th century, remains of twelve people were found. It has two zones. A flooded, which occupies from a distance of 240 meters to the end, and a dry, which is enabled for tourist activities. The water in the flooded area is used for irrigation through an artificial tunnel. Different expeditions, such as that of Henri Breuil, have produced findings of archaeological remains as flint tools from the Middle Palaeolithic and Upper Paleolithic periods. It is a highly recommended visit for everyone. It is accessible, nothing narrow and you can walk with older people, baby carriages, etc. Ideal for a family day.