Dusk in Ocean Village
The Ship in Ocean Village
El Faro in Ocean Village
Grille 53 in Ocean Village
Little Bay Indian Tapas Bar & Restaurant...
Cafe Fresco in Ocean Village
Bruno's in Ocean Village
Charlie's Steak House & Grill in Ocean Village
Kamakura Japanese Cuisine in Ocean Village
Pizza Express in Ocean Village
Yummy Tummies in Ocean Village
Click to play full video
£900/month
Studio for Rental
£1,200,000
Studio for Sale
£395/month
Commercial for Rental
£219,950
1 Bed Apartment for Sale
£3,450/month
3 Bed Apartment for Rental
Mitsubishi Gedime Motors Ltd
Derek Cano --
Professional and attentive service.... Read More
Pizzeria Plaza
Louis Gomez --
Very good pizza and good service.... Read More
Harding's Battery
Paul Passante --
One of the last sights we saw was Europa Point and the Mosque on the southern tip.The Lighthouse... Read More
The Gibraltar Pass
Justin Kenneth --
Definitely a money saver. 100% thumbs up!... Read More
';
For those with an interest in visiting Saint Michael’s Cave, there is no question a guided tour to the Lower Saint Michael’s Cave will leave you breathless – and don’t worry – not from lack of oxygen! The Lower Saint Michael’s Cave is an incredible discovery only stumbled upon during World War 2, whilst Royal Engineers at the time were blasting out a new entrance to the lower chambers of the main cave.
These lower chambers served as a suitable location for an emergency hospital, whilst also improving air circulation within. It was feared that in the event of an airstrike, a secondary exit would be vital, hence tunneling commenced. It was during the year 1942 that this astonishing, untouched deeper system of caverns was discovered.
What gives Lower Saint Michael’s Cave its extraordinary uniqueness, is the fact that it is home to many of the known speleological formations. Stalagmites, stalactites, rim stone, helictites, columns, coral rocks, flowstone, straws and curtains are to name but a few of these amazing natural cave formations.
The caverns are of unmatched natural artistry. It’s shimmering stalactites and columns resemble a cathedral, embracing its very own pulpit, chancel and organ pipes. And if that wasn’t enough to convince you of a visit, there is also a 37 metre (forty yards) long natural lake, estimated to be holding some 200,000 litres (45,000 gallons) of crystal clear water! Wow!
The Lower Saint Michael’s Cave has been well preserved and remains today, totally in much of its original natural state. The only minor additions to the lower caves are some ropes and lights that were installed for safety measures, aiding visitors as they climb and shuffle over rocks. On that note, it is advised when visiting these caves to wear casual clothes and a decent pair of shoes or boots, preferably with non-slip soles. No doubt, you will be delighted to know that photography is permitted, so feel free to bring your camera along to capture this unforgettable and momentous feast for the eyes.
Something very important to save you from disappointment later on, is that access to Lower Saint Michael’s Cave is by arrangement only. In fact three days prior notice is necessary for bookings, so please make sure you book in advance.
These specialised guided tours can be arranged for parties of a minimum of five and a maximum of twelve people. Keep in mind too, that due to the nature of this tour, children under the age of ten years are unfortunately not permitted. The tour usually lasts around three hours, although duration time may vary slightly.
A very big thank you to Pete Jackson who helped toward the authenticity of this article.
PLEASE NOTE:
If there is any information that you feel is outdated, incorrect, or maybe lacking further insight that you could offer other readers on the above topic, please feel free to send us your comments or suggestions using the following link. We appreciate your time involved and will take your feedback very seriously. Thank you!
Really cool cave! If you have the time and energy, make sure to do the tour of the lower cave. Great experience and the lake at the end is incredible. Nowhere near as tricky as I thought it was going to be either. Some slippery areas and a bit of hanging on ropes here and there, but outside of that it was just a matter of enjoying the natural cave scenery, which was out of this world. A real ...
Wow what a place...and a must see! Who knew that was hiding under the Rock ... Simply fascinating and exhilarating!
Click to play full video
Yummy Tummies in Ocean Village
Grille 53 in Ocean Village
Cafe Fresco in Ocean Village
El Faro in Ocean Village
The Ship in Ocean Village
Little Bay Indian Tapas Bar & Restaurant...
Pizza Express in Ocean Village
Charlie's Steak House & Grill in Ocean Village
Kamakura Japanese Cuisine in Ocean Village
Dusk in Ocean Village
Bruno's in Ocean Village
Cork and Fork
Paul Tonks --
Great staff and really helpful new about veganism and what we could have, plenty of choice too 😊... Read More
Cafe Rojo
Steph Piri --
Delicious food, romantic setting, lovely staff. Love this place!... Read More
Essaouira
Amanda CiddelaPaz --
Great food and service. Always offered a glass of mint tea whilst waiting for food to be cooked... Read More
Kamakura Japanese Cuisine
Emilia Hazell-Smith --
Freshly made sushi and gyoza to die for! ❤️ lovely interior too!... Read More
