Fascinating and scary, the blows bring us to the center of the Earth for a... extraordinary journey! So hang on to our top of the 9 most beautiful blowers in the world.
Welcome to the depths of Earth... in natural cavities that impress by their depths and their grandeurs! The gouffs, sometimes unknown, are nevertheless fascinating as they have crossed the times.
So, if you love geology and natural phenomena, you will certainly be amazed and impressed in front of our top of the 9 most beautiful blows in the world. Good discovery!
1. Puente Nuevo – Spain
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Let's start our discovery of the world's finest breaths Andalusia , in the pretty town of Ronda, separated in two by a swell of more than 120 meters deep!
The legend says that the construction of the bridge linking the two parts of the city of Ronda would have started in 1751 and would have ended... 42 years later! We also say that during the Civil War opponents of the Franco regime were thrown alive from the top of this bridge.
True stories or not, this place is a true beauty of nature that you can contemplate for hours when you go to the city of Ronda!
2. Gouffre des Trois Ponts Lebanon
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We are now heading towards Lebanon and Baatara, also known as the Three Bridges. This is called because the blower is drilled twice, forming naturally three bridges, each rising above the other.
It was necessary to wait for the middle of the 20th century to discover this natural wonder. It was only a few minutes' walk from the town of Tannourine and the small village of Balaa.
This swell of more than 250 metres of depth is not unusual since the snow melt, in the spring and summer, forms a 90-metre high waterfall that falls behind the three bridges, before infiltrating into the 250-metre depth of the swell!
3. Gouffre de Padirac - France
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Located north of the Lot department, the Gouffre de Padirac is a natural cavity of hundreds of thousands of years! It is one of the world’s most beautiful swells thanks to an underground river flowing in the middle of a succession of vaulted rooms, more than 103 metres deep.
This river would have been formed by the erosion and collapse of the vault of an old underground hall, in which the waters have been afraid of their passage by grazing the rocky massif. A natural wonder that does not lack stories since the legend tells that the site was occupied by the inhabitants of Padirac in the 14th century, to escape the English soldiers during the Hundred Years War .
4. Gueule Grand Gouffre – Guadeloupe
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Nature is so surprising! Gueule Grand Gouffre in Guadeloupe is the perfect example. Located in the commune of Saint-Louis, this impressive open-air dildo reveals the sea, making it one of the most beautiful dildos in the world.
The blower formed following the collapse of the limestone arch in the innards of the earth, offering a dive view of 50 meters high on a dark hole in the rock. But from the top of the cliff, it is a natural arch of a height of 30 meters that offers to you. From there, you will see the ocean throwing itself with fracas against the eroded rock... beautiful!
5. Gouffre Red Lake – Croatia
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Head to Croatia, heading to Red Lake, the third largest in the world! This impressive blow was formed when the ceiling of his cave collapsed. This swelling is well known in Croatia thanks to its numerous caves and high red cliffs.
It is said that it has a depth of more than 530 meters, of which 240 meters above the water level! The most surprising side of this drizzy swell is that it houses a fish, the Delminichtys adspersus, which is also found in the surrounding sources, rivers and lakes.
This phenomenon suggests to scientists that there is a link to several hundred metres under water between Lac Rouge and other water bodies. Nature has not finished surprising us!
6. Gouffre de Cabrespine – France
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Nestled at the foot of Nore's peak, in the Black Mountain, Cabrespine's giant dildo is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful dildos in the world! Located near Carcassonne , it formed thanks to the work of water, which for thousands of years during, has shaped this natural wonder.
This swelling is recognized in Europe as it descends to more than 250 metres in depth and houses a great wealth of crystallizations. You can also visit it thanks to a glass bridge, with more than 200 meters of vacuum under our feet!
7. Gouffre de Krubera - Georgia
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Krubera’s Gouffre is recognized to be one of the deepest blowers in the world! It is located in the Arabika massif, Georgia and descends up to 2,197 meters deep!
It is the most impressive blow in the world, it would have started to form more than 5 million years ago. The cave finds its high opening in the mountains, at an altitude of 2,256 meters, with a narrow entrance. Some areas are said to have passages bigger than a subway tunnel... Vertiginous!
The exploration of such a cavity is obviously a difficult physical test, particularly related to the depth of the place, so this swell is inaccessible except for professionals.
8. Gouffre des Hirondelles – Mexico
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The swelling of the Hirondelles Sótano de las Golondrinas in Spanish) is considered to be one of the most beautiful blowers in the world. It is also one of the biggest blows opening to the surface of the ground! It descends to more than 375 meters in depth.
The legend tells us that the swell bears the name of the Hirondelles because the first to have discovered it would actually have confused the black martinets with swallows. Contrary to what we believe, the blower does not shelter any hirondelle!
On the other hand, it is a natural shelter for many species of birds. It is also an exceptional place for those who want to discover a hidden treasure of Mexico.
9. Gouffre Friouato – Morocco
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A true heart of tourism in the province of Taza, the superb Friouato is one of the most impressive in Africa! It goes down to over 200 meters deep. But if this site is also recognized, it is because it contains many other treasures shaped by nature.
Stalactites, lakes, underground rivers, galleries, clay wells or multicolored rock paintings... Friouato blows the passions of natural phenomena.
And you, what's the blower that impressed you most?
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