Cueva de Don Justo

The Cueva de Don Justo (or Cave of Don Justo) is one of approximately 70 caves and volcanic galleries on the island of El Hierro in the Canaries.

[1] The Cueva de Don Justo is over 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) in length,[1] the cave is located in the El Lajial pahoehoe lava field near the Orchilla lighthouse in the south of El Hierro, it is a wild cave that extends around the Irama mountain (also called Prim mountain) for a total distance of 1,360 metres (4,460 ft) (with the parallel passages making up the extra distance).

[2] The cave has a maximum depth of 135 to 140 metres (460 ft) and at some points has up to 8 passages running in parallel.

[2] The Cave is gated to protect these species,[2] and is closed for tourists.

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