The Cueva de los Murciélagos is a highly developed karst cave located in the surroundings of Zuheros, in the Sierras Subbéticas of Córdoba. Its origin is associated with a large fissure and the collapse of limestone blocks, then modeled by water, which has created rooms, galleries and small interior lagoons. With more than 2 km of total length and about 400-450 m visitable, it is one of the most important caves of Cordoba by size, morphology and archaeological value. During the visit you can visit areas such as the Hall of Formations or the Organ Hall, where stalactites, lava flows and very marked rocky figures stand out. There are also remains of ancient human use of the cave, with occupation from the Middle Paleolithic to Roman times, and an exceptional relevance for its Neolithic site and rock art. The presence of bats in deep sectors gives the place its name and continues to be part of its natural interest. The cave has been declared an Asset of Cultural Interest and is part of the Sierras Subbeticas Natural Park, within a landscape of well-preserved limestone relief. It is a particularly interesting destination for those looking for geology, prehistory and mid-mountain scenery in the same visit. The best time is usually outside the hottest days, because the access is at high altitude and the temperature inside is stable throughout the year.
