Cueva del Tesoro

Definitely worth considering if you're in the area. We did the Victoria cave, but you start out by actually going into a "special" part of Tesoro (treasure) first. This is where we saw the deer cave drawing (no pics allowed), one of the highlights for sure, while getting some context & then moving on to Victoria.

Upsides were:

a/ fantastic guide 🙏🏻 - fun, passionate, knowledgeable, both Spanish and English

b/ the small ladder descent and maneuvering through the Victoria cave was just fun! (note: not for the corporeally feeble or claustrophobic 😜... a few ladder climbs and a couple spots using ropes to body assist an ascent, lots of holding on to cave walls as you make your way through certain parts. Not talking mountaineering here but if you're older or have a bad knee, hip, etc, just bear it in mind).

c. Obviously, the history lesson was superb! Again, the guide really made this tour: exceptionally knowledgeable & enthusiastic. We learned a ton about our homo sapiens ancestors, the area, and more.

The only, and I mean only, "less than perfect" aspect was probably when we were all (8) sitting in a semicircle and he pulled out some "replica artifacts" to show us the evolutionary history. I know they do this kind of thing for educational reasons (and do it there in the cave for the ambience and all), and like I've said, loved that part. BUT I think we thought we'd see more actual cave paintings than we did.

Don't get me wrong: we still enjoyed ourselves & would 100% recommend the tour! Just had our expectations tempered a little bit is all. Definitely fascinating and worth it.

Nice grotto but Nerja is better and you could make both in one day, free parking, cheap price 6 Euros. It takes max 25 minutes at a slow pace + pictures unless you have some disabilities. On a tight budget, do this one if you've never been in a grotto, it's still worth it

The Treasure Cave is one of only three known marine caves in the world and the only one of its kind in Europe, so it well worth to see if you in Málaga. It's only cost €6, its easy to walk inside and there is elevator for down and up.

For €6 per adult you won’t be disappointed. Excellent value. Easy access vi an elevator if the steps worry you. But once down into the caves you are greeted by a labyrinth of pathways through the full length of the caves. The water pools at various levels make for stunning photo ops. An hour is long enough to see it all without rushing.

Always interesting to see this cave. I wish they would have a flyer with the history and some pictures, and also a guided tour by someone. And some magnets wohkd be great. But it is quite a great experience. Loved it.