Cueva Neptuno (Cueva de la Virgen, El Portús)
Cueva Neptuno, also called Cueva de la Virgen, lies east of Cabo Tiñoso near El Portús (Cala Aguilar) and is one of the most visited caves of the coast: easy access to an inner lagoon connected to the surface, depth up to 14 m. It is listed as outside the marine reserves. Position estimated from map data, for orientation only.
Facts
- Region: Spain – Region of Murcia (Cabo de Palos, Cabo Tiñoso, Águilas)
- Area: Cartagena
- Depth: 14 m
- Level: intermediate
- Current: moderate
- Type: cave, shore
- Coordinates: 37.56735, -1.10244 (approximate)
- Highlights: one of the most visited caves of the coast, inner lagoon connected to the surface
- Tips: A cave: stay in the daylight zone and dive with a guide; the name 'Cueva de la Virgen' is also used for other caves (e.g. at Calabardina), so confirm the site with your centre.