Cuevas de Sorbas

Cuevas de Sorbas are gypsum caves frequented by tourists in in Almeria, . The formations are 6 million years old and consist of karst in gypsum rock.
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  • Type: Cave
  • Description: karst system in Sorbas, Spain
  • Also known as: Sorbas Caves” and “Sorbas‘ Caves

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Gypsum karst of Sorbas and Iglesia de Santa María.

Church
is a church, which is situated 1½ km northwest of Cuevas de Sorbas.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Los Molinos de Rio Aguas and Huelí.

Hamlet
is a hamlet, which is situated 3 km east of Cuevas de Sorbas.

Locality
is a locality, which is situated 3 km south of Cuevas de Sorbas.

Cuevas de Sorbas

Latitude
37.09206° or 37° 5′ 31″ north
Longitude
-2.10728° or 2° 6′ 26″ west
Elevation
336 metres (1,102 feet)
Open location code
8C9V3VRV+R3
Geo­Names ID
11838326
Wiki­data ID
Q5192646
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In Other Languages

From Egyptian Arabic to Spanish—“Cuevas de Sorbas” goes by many names.
  • Egyptian Arabic: كويفاس دى سورباس
  • Spanish: Cuevas de Sorbas

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Localities in the Area

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