​The Busot Canelobre Caves

A wonder of nature

The Canelobre Caves are one of the main tourist attractions not just in Busot, but across the entire province of Alicante. Situated at an altitude of 700 meters on the northern slope of the Cabeçó D’Or mountain range—one of the few Jurassic formations in the province—they stand as a remarkable example of a karstic cavity.

Inside the caves, there is an expansive area of over 80,000 square meters, accessible through a 45-meter tunnel. Within this space, the interaction between water and rock has created stunning formations, including stalactites, stalagmites, columns, and structures resembling jellyfish, among many others.

The caves history

This cavity is found within Upper Jurassic limestone that dates back 145 million years. Although its existence was largely unknown until the 19th century, the discovery of the cave is credited to the Arabs in the 10th century.

The caves were not opened to the public until the mid-20th century. During the Civil War, the Republican army used them as an aircraft repair shop, at which time the current access tunnel to the cavity and several internal platforms were constructed.

The Canelobre Caves boast one of the highest vaults in all of Spain, soaring to an impressive height of 70 meters, resembling the grand vault of a cathedral. Among its remarkable features are ‘La Sagrada Familia,’ a striking rock column over 25 meters tall, and ‘El Canelobre,’ a stalagmite at the center of the chamber that is over 100,000 years old.

Activities

In addition to the accessible areas, the Canelobre Caves offer sections ideal for caving, making them a popular spot for enthusiasts of the sport. The caves are also renowned for their exceptional acoustics, frequently hosting musical performances in Alicante. This makes them a treat not just for the eyes, but also for the ear

Winter opening times – From September 1st to June 30th

• Closed on Mondays.
• Tuesday to Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 4:50 p.m.
• Saturdays, Sundays and holidays from 10:30 a.m. to 5:50 p.m.
• Telephone hours will begin at 11:00 a.m.

Summer time opening times – From July 1st to August 31st and Easter

• Every day of the week from 10:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
• During Easter, closing time will be at 6:30 p.m.
• Saturday and Sunday after Easter open until 3pm.
• Closed on St. Vincent’s Day (Monday after Easter Monday), December 25 and January 1.
• Telephone hours will begin at 11:00 a.m.

Combined tickets for the caves and access to the Ethnic music museum

• General rate
  • Adults (14 years and older): €9.00.
• Reduced rates
  • Disabled adults (from 14 years old with a disability level of 33% or higher) (Individually or in an organized group): €4.00
  • Retirees: €6.00
  • Youth or University Card Holders: €6.00
  • Children from 5 to 14 years old (in groups or individually): €5.00
  • Organized groups* (minimum 20 people): €6.00
• Free rate
  • Residents of Busot: €0
  • Children under 5 years: €0
  • Disabled children up to 14 years old: €0

Contact information

Tel. +34 615 17 14 85 (from 11:00h)
eMail: cuevascanelobre@ebusot.com

How to get there

Busot is (Spain) located 19 km north of the city of Alicante, in the Alacantí region. Busot can be accessed by road via the N-332 / A-70 and the regional roads CV-800, CV-773 and CV-774. ​Access by public transport, the C-52 bus line connects Busot with the neighboring town of El Campello, which can be reached from Alicante with the  L1 tram line.  It can also be accessed from Mutxamel with the C-51 bus line. To reach Mutxamel from Alicante, you can take the C-23 bus line .
Coordinates: 38° 28′ 53″ N, 0° 25′ 13″ W / 38.481389°, -0.4202