Treasure Cave

Description

Rincón de la Victoria has a unique place in Europe, Treasure Cave (Cueva del Tesoro). It is one of the only three marine caves known so far in the world. The other two are located in Asia and Central America. For all the locals, visitors and tourists of Malaga it is a must see destination, as history, archaeology and legend merge together in Treasure Cave.

Paleolithic and Bronze Age remains, along with some Cave Paintings were found in the galleries of Treasure Cave.

Originally there were 3 caves: El Higuerón, El Suizo and La Victoria. After recent work, El Suizo Cave (Lake Room) and El Higuerón Cave were connected in what nowadays is the The Virgin Room. In the late 70s, the more Prehistoric section of this union was preserved from tourism. Nowadays, you may visit it along with Victoria Cave, in an independient way from the Treasure Cave as such.

This is a comfortable walk through its cavities where you can enjoy the curious forms and shapes that water has shaped over millennia. If you are lucky, you may found the famous treasure which is said to still remain in the cave!

Treasure Cave has the following services:

  • Reception Area
  • Guided tours
  • Information materials in paper and in media through the website and social media
  • Parking
  • Bathroom
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  • ACCESS INFORMATION

The Treasure Cave is not fully accessible. Most areas of the cave are of low difficulty.

There is the option to take an elevator down to the first chamber, which allows access for people with reduced mobility to that area only. The rest of the cave includes several flights of stairs.

The visit is self-guided with an audio guide that can be downloaded for free to your own mobile device, so the use of headphones is recommended.

Free entry is available with prior reservation through the official website, from Monday to Friday at 10:00 a.m. during the winter schedule and at 10:30 a.m. during the summer schedule.

Winter Season (October 1 to April 30):
From 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The site closes at 2:00 p.m. in the morning and at 6:00 p.m. in the afternoon.

Summer Season (May 1 to September 30):
From 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
The site closes at 2:00 p.m. in the morning and at 8:00 p.m. in the afternoon.

The Treasure Cave will be closed on December 24, 25, and 31, as well as on January 1 and 6.

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Staged Visit

The staged visit takes place every last Sunday of the month in a double performance at 11:00 and 12:30.

Caliope Teatro, a theatre company from Málaga is in charge of this performance. It is directed by Aki Gamazo, along with the actresses Paula Millán and Nuria Berdugo, as well as Juan Carlos Ledesma. Caliope Teatro is a personal project from Aki Gamazo as a productor. He has had a successful career and has received a Gold Medal for the Performing Arts in 2019, as well as being named Member of the Málaga Academy for Arts and Letters.

This is one of the activities that catches the families attention most. It is an ideal plan for both children and elder to visit together.

Please remember that these visit will always take place in groups of up to 30 people.

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For safety reasons, it is compulsory to book your tickets in advance (buy online or with a phone call: +34-952-40-61-62)

FREE VISIT

  • Possibility of group visits by prior reservation
  • STickets could be acquired in the cave itself subject to availability

GUIDED TOURS

WINTER OPENING HOURS

  • Mornings: 12:00 – 13:00
  • Afternoons: 16:30 – 17:3

SUMMER OPENING HOURS

  • Mornings: 12:00 – 13: 00
  • Afternoons: 16:30 – 17:30

FREE DAYS

  • From Monday to Friday during opening hours (Winter: 10:00, Summer: 10:30) with prior reservation.
  • In addition, other free days are:
    • Andalucía Day (February 28)
    • International Day of Caves and the Subterranean World (June 6)
    • International Tourism Day September 27)

PRECIOS

  • Adults (ages 15 to 64): €4.65
  • Children (ages 4 to 14): €2.75
  • Seniors / Retirees: €2.75
  • Youth / Student Card holders: €2.75
  • Registered unemployed residents or retirees of the municipality: Free (ID required)
  • Schools from Rincón de la Victoria: Free

Contact Information

Opening hours

  • Winter (October 1th / April 30th)
    Mornings: 10:00 – 13:00 (closing time at 14:00).
    Afternoons: 15:00 – 17:00 (closing time at 18:00).
  • Audio-guided tour available.
  • Summer (May 1th – September 30th) (June 15th - September 15th):
    Mornings: 10:30 – 13:00 (closing time at 14:00).
    Afternoons: 16:30 – 19:00 (closing time at 20:00).

Prices

INDIVIDUAL
Cost of the entrance:

  • Children (0 – 3 years)………..free
  • Children (4 – 14 years)……………2’75€ / visit
  • Adults (15 – 64 years) ………………..4’65 € / visit
  • Retired and senior (from 65 years old and above)…..2´75 €/ visit
  • Youth Card / Student …….2´75 €/visit
  • Pensioners, Retired and Local Unemployeds………….free (if certified)

Free visits to the CHP Treasure Cave from Mondays to Fridays during the first hour in which the cave is open (previous reservation required) until maximum until full capacity is reached (25 people)

The Cave will be closed on the 24th, 25th and 31st of December, as well as on the 1st and 6th of January.

VISITS FOR GROUPS – (Consult prices for Senior Centers, Educational Centers, Associations, etc).

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