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Nature & outdoors · 🇵🇹 Portugal

Caves in Portugal map & data

There are 380 caves mapped in Portugal, spread over 16 regions. The most are in SANTARÉM (83), LEIRIA (56) and Região Autónoma da Madeira (51). 59% of them carry a name. Well-known examples include Gruta da Pedra Furada, Furnas do Cavalum and Furna Ruim.

380locations
16regions
10 KBlayer size
November 2026updated
A sample of caves in Portugal. Open every one of them in the studio.

Caves by region

RegionLocationsShare
SANTARÉM8322%
LEIRIA5615%
Região Autónoma da Madeira5113%
LISBOA4512%
Região Autónoma dos Açores359.2%
FARO328.4%
SETÚBAL307.9%
COIMBRA153.9%
PORTO82.1%
BRAGANÇA61.6%
CASTELO BRANCO51.3%
AVEIRO41.1%
VILA REAL41.1%
BRAGA20.5%
GUARDA20.5%
VISEU20.5%

Notable caves in Portugal

  1. Gruta da Pedra FuradaLISBOA · cave entrance
  2. Furnas do CavalumRegião Autónoma da Madeira · cave entrance
  3. Furna RuimRegião Autónoma dos Açores · cave entrance
  4. Gruta GrandeBRAGANÇA · cave entrance
  5. Gruta de Ibne AmmarFARO · cave
  6. Gruta da Nascente do AlmondaSANTARÉM · cave entrance
  7. Gruta do MédicoSetúbal · SETÚBAL · cave entrance
  8. Gruta do Soprador do CarvalhoCOIMBRA · cave entrance
  9. Cova da VelhaLEIRIA · cave entrance
  10. Gruta Da PenaLISBOA · cave entrance
  11. Grutas de S. VicenteRegião Autónoma da Madeira · cave entrance
  12. Furna da Maria EncantadaRegião Autónoma dos Açores · yes
  13. Gruta do DiqueBRAGANÇA · cave entrance
  14. Gruta de Benagil - Entrada GrandeFARO · cave entrance
  15. Gruta do AlvielaSANTARÉM · cave entrance
  16. Lapa das CabrasSetúbal · SETÚBAL · cave entrance
  17. Gruta da LedaLISBOA · cave entrance
  18. Furna de PoioRegião Autónoma dos Açores · cave entrance
  19. Mina de ÁguaBRAGANÇA · cave entrance
  20. Gruta de Benagil - Entrada PequenaFARO · cave entrance
  21. Gruta do CaldeirãoSANTARÉM · cave entrance
  22. Lapa de Santa MargaridaSetúbal · SETÚBAL · cave entrance
  23. Gruta da VirgemLISBOA · cave entrance
  24. Furna de SantanaRegião Autónoma dos Açores · cave entrance
  25. Minas de Santo Adrião IIBRAGANÇA · cave entrance
  26. Gruta do XorinoFARO · cave entrance
  27. Lapa do PicareiroSANTARÉM · cave entrance
  28. Gruta do ZambujalSETÚBAL · cave entrance
  29. Gruta do AquárioLISBOA · cave entrance
  30. Gruta do Cabeço do CantoRegião Autónoma dos Açores · cave entrance
  31. Loca das PerdigueirasSANTARÉM · 210 m · cave entrance
  32. Gruta do MongeLISBOA · cave entrance
  33. Gruta do CruzeiroRegião Autónoma dos Açores · cave entrance
  34. Algarão das PerdigueirasSANTARÉM · 200 m · cave entrance
  35. Gruta do OrienteLISBOA · cave entrance
  36. Algar do Covão da PiaSANTARÉM · 165 m · cave entrance
  37. Portal dos GuardiãesLISBOA · cave entrance
  38. Algarão de Mato BuracoSANTARÉM · 165 m · cave entrance
  39. Algueirão da Cova dos TroviscaisSANTARÉM · 150 m · cave entrance
  40. Algueirão dos TroviscaisSANTARÉM · 150 m · cave entrance

What's in this layer

Every cave in the layer comes with its name, kind, elevation (peaks), the region it is in, latitude and longitude. Cave entrances.

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Frequently asked questions

How many caves are there in Portugal?

This layer holds 380 caves in Portugal, the most of them in SANTARÉM. The data is refreshed every 6 months; this release is from November 2026.

Can I download a list of caves in Portugal?

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What information comes with each cave?

The name, kind, elevation (peaks), the region it is in, latitude and longitude.

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