Place to visit
Grotte Casteret, Spain: what it is and when to go
Grotte Casteret is a cave in Fanlo, Aragon, Spain. Interests: Nature. The best time to visit is April to June and September to October. In June there are 15 h 07 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 53. It has articles in 9 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Spain: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Cave in Fanlo, Aragon, Spain · Nature
- Where
- Spain
- Best time
- April to June and September to October.
- Nearest airport
- BCN Barcelona, 233 km as the crow flies
- Website
- info.igme.es
- Coordinates
- 42.68185, -0.02997
What it is and where
Grotte Casteret is a cave in Fanlo, Aragon, Spain. It has articles in 9 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Spain: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
La cueva helada de Casteret se sitúa en pleno corazón del macizo de Monte Perdido, en la vertiente occidental del Pico Anónimo (2.773 m). La presencia de cuevas con hielo en su interior es una de las particularidades más interesantes del Parque Nacional.
It is in Fanlo, where this site lists 62 more places to see, 4.2 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 42.68185, -0.02997; the nearest main airport is Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN, Barcelona), 233 km as the crow flies. How to get around Spain (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Nature places in Spain. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Grotte Casteret is April to June and September to October.
- JanPossible9:12
- FebPossible10:19
- MarPossible11:39
- AprBest time13:10
- MayBest time14:26
- JunBest time15:07
- JulPossible14:50
- AugPossible13:45
- SepBest time12:16
- OctBest time10:48
- NovPossible9:31
- DecPossible8:53
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 07 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 53. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Spain in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Spain
To enter Spain there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Spain checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 112.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Casque du MarboréMountain in France710 m
- Tour du MarboréMountain in France1.1 km
- Pointe BazillacMountain in France1.3 km
- Taillon GlacierGlacier in the Pyrenees in France1.6 km
- Pic du TaillonMountain in France2.2 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Spain guide.
More in Spain: Nature
- Teide: volcano on Tenerife in the Canary Islands
- Province of Ávila: province in Castile and León, Spain
- Cave of Altamira: cave with prehistoric paintings in Spain
- Teide National Park: National Park in Tenerife, Spain
- Park Güell: public park system in Barcelona, Spain
- Aneto: highest mountain of the Pyrenees
Every Spain place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Grotte Casteret?
It is a cave in Fanlo, Aragon, Spain. It has articles in 9 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Spain: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Grotte Casteret?
April to June and September to October. In June there are 15 h 07 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 53.
How do you get to Grotte Casteret?
The nearest main airport is Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN), 233 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Spain is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Spain map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Casque du Marboré, Tour du Marboré, Pointe Bazillac. The rest is in the Spain guide.
Keep reading
- Fanlo62 places to see in and around Fanlo, Spain: Monte Perdido, Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park, Cilindro de Marboré. Best time: April to June and September to October
- Nature3630 places for nature in Spain, from Teide to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April to June and September to October. Each with its own season by altitude and da
- SpainBefore travelling to Spain: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For visitors from the EU there are no entry formalities: a valid ID card or passport is e…
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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