Natural Bridge
Sea cave
| Location: | Matapa track, 30mins walk over a rough path. |
| Open: | no restrictions. [2006] |
| Fee: | free [2006] |
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Natural Bridge
Sea cave
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| Light: | none, bring torch |
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| Last update: | $Date: 2008/07/01 20:27:05 $ |
The Talava Arches are huge natural arches which are the remains of a very large sea cave. Starting at a grassy parking area the walking track leads first to the Matapa Chasm, a gorge which is favoured for its cool, safe swimming. An underground stream enters here with cool fresh water, but this cave is not accessible.
Close to the parking lot a trail to the Talava Arches branches off. This path is rather rough, and after following the trail from here for about 30 minutes, a small karst cave with nice speleothems is reached. It is lighted by a roof collapse in the middle, then it opens up wide to a long pool of blue water and two close arches and a far one. To reach the arches it is necessary to climbdown halfway through the cave. Walking over the reef the far archway may be reached. A small cave with excellent stalagtites opposite the arch may be explored during low tide, a torch is needed.
This area offers numerous caves, chasm, crevices, arches and pool. It is really impressive, but also a cool place for swimming and snorkeling. Nevertheless the exploration of the wild caves and arches reequires some fitness and appropriate equipment, eg sturdy shoes and a torch. With a litte common sense it is harmless, but a local guide is still recommended.
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