Cueva del Gato

This is not just a cave but also a small lake in which you can bathe and have a picnic.

Parking is with a gate and costs only 1 euro in cash (machine).

The water is freezing but maybe on a very hot day it's a nice refreshing break.

As to the cave - you cannot (not allowed) to go inside it. You can only admire it from the opening, which is accessible (but not officially ) if you climb and take a short rocky path (which might be slippery so be careful).

From there you have a beautiful view of the lake and the cave!

Beautiful. Loved that it isn’t over developed and you can take yourself around. The water is cold but so refreshing when you get in. We could only paddle but would have definitely swam if we had our swim wear so make sure you bring your swimmers! It’s not a big area so you won’t need more than 1hr but really lovely.

One tip- make sure you have €1 coin for the Carpark.

Beautiful valley that ends with a big cave with a one-way 1km walk down. You can just walk down (no tickets etc) and the stairs are constructed.

Absolutely beautiful, water is very cold but lovely on a hot day.

Be ready to climb a bit, take non-slipery shoes - rocks always wet. Internal part of the cave hardly accessible. Water in the lake is really cold.

Walk down to the small lake beneath the cave. If it's warm enough..have a swim.There are signs indicating that you cannot climb up to the mouth of the cave ( What's the point of not being able to see it properly!!!)...but...people do and it isn't difficult.
We went in October....lovely weather and hardly a soul in the place. Wonderful

Absolutely stunning swimming spot, the water is freezing as it's straight from the mountain but very refreshing. It's a euro entry for the car park (cash only).

Get there early to avoid crowds.

Very beautiful area, amazing views and clean water. We were able to swim even though it was super cold water. 1€ parking is available next to the cave. Recommend!

Exceptionally clean and what an experience. Nature at its best. Water is freezing and would recommend doing this on a warm day. We were charged 2 euro entrance, but there is no additional facilities like changing rooms or restrooms. Would definitely go again as it was beautiful.

This place is amazing! The place took a hit with recent floodings so the bridges are gone. To get to the cave you have to cross the water. Its not very deep, but very slippery. I recommend to bring swimshoes. The water is lovely and safe for swimming.

Lovely little hidden gem up in the mountains just behind Ronda.

It takes about an hour to get to from San Pedro but is well worth it. There are also places to stop for some scenic pictures on the way back down.

The water is crystal clear but VERY cold lol so beware. We went on a day where the temp was 31° and it was still cold. Take the plunge though coz it's worth it.

Relaxing zone to chill out. The water is very cold and the temperature differences here in the cave is ~10-15°C different than above

An amazing little hidden gem about half an hour out of Ronda.

Incidentally there is a massive few fields full of sunflowers on your way there which is amazing too.

There is a crude car park on the top of a HL with a parking attendant (€1 no time limit).

Walk down the hill and there's a porta-loo which was free when we went. It looks like they're building a proper footpath to cross the river, but as of July '19 you have to cross over a few large rocks as stepping stones, so no wheelchair access as of yet.

Follow the footpath parallel to the river around a corner and there's a lady with a float box, it's €2 each entry. There are no signs saying that you need to pay, so make sure you take the coins with you before you leave the car.

There is a lifeguard there too.
The pool is a rocky bottom so if you have water shoes they would come in handy. The water is the coldest I have ever experienced!

Such an amazing place, definitely worth the drive out.

Amazing natural pool. The is very cold, but it's a real fun to go inside for a few minutes. There is an easy access with a car and you can climb easily to see the entrance of the cave

Nice place to discover if you are driving by. The bridge broke during a flood so you need to wade over the river, just take off your shoes and walk, it's super easy. We were here in May 2022, no people on a Tuesday. It's a super short walk to the cave. It's really nice but not worth a detour in my opinion.

Stunning natural beauty and refreshing cold water swimming in extreme hot temperatures. Well worth visiting

Lovely spot, quite small but it's wasn't busy when we were there. The water is freezing so you can't stay in too long. There are two carp parks take the first sharp right to get to the bottom car park and avoid the walk down the hill

This place is just beautiful. Warning: the water is extremely cold, but the view is so beautiful. You have to pay 2 euros to get in

On a hot day, it's very cool water, very clean. It's generally an atmospheric place!

There is parking areas- not very big- no wheelchair accessible. Wooden ramps and dusty rocky path leads to the waterfalls, but they are not visible due to vegetation. Water is cristal clear and cold. Perfect for a hot summer day and the bold ones that dare to take a dive or a swim. Very rocky lake. Bring Water shoes for the lake. Not really a place to lay down a towel and buoy the sun trough the many shadows under the trees, due to the roots.
Nearby short path to explore.