Crystal Caves of Bermuda
Crystal Caves is one of the largest cave systems in Bermuda and its dramatic collection of stalactites and stalagmites is quite sensational. Eighty feet below ground level, the caves have been well excavated without being spoilt.
The highlight of any visit is a walk along the low wooden bridge that has been built over the jewel-like underground Cahow Lake. With crystal-clear waters that are perfectly still, when you look into it you see either a perfect reflection of the lake’s eerie, floodlit surroundings, looking like a scene out of The Lord of the Rings or right down through to the water’s rocky bottom 20 meters below. It is quite magical. Until, that is, someone drops a coke can down there.
The summer of 2001 marks the celebration of the re-opening of Crystal’s sister “Fantasy Cave”. This cave had been discovered and developed as a show cave in 1907. It has now been exquisitely re-illuminated, and all of the pathways rebuilt. Visitors may now follow the same exciting trail that visitors of the past traveled. Visit Crystal Cave, then follow the yellow brick road to Fantasy Cave – two incredible experiences at once. Two caves so different from each other that the difference itself is another of Mother Nature’s incredible natural wonders.
Visitors to the caves can also take a leisurely walk in the beautiful Palm Garden, while children can check out Captain Jack’s Treasure Trove. There is also the obligatory gift shop and cafe for those keen to offload their change.
Did you know? That when the Wilkinson family, owners of the property since 1884, learned of this discovery, they immediately set about exploring the cave. Mr. Percy Wilkinson lowered his fourteen-year-old son Bernard with a bicycle lamp into the cave on 140 feet of strong rope tied to a tree.
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hey! this is really cool!! great picture huh!
I’m with you Edward. I support you with your explanation. Don’t mind about what Tina Yung Said. Maybe she wants the position you have now in your blog.lols
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Tina Yung called it correctly. The photo you published was taken in The Naica Mine of Chihuahua, Mexico, is a working mine that is known for its extraordinary selenite crystals. The photo has absolutely no connection with the caves in Bermuda or any other place in the world except Naica. They are geologically unique.
You’ve posted this photo representing it to be a depiction of the Crystal Caves of Bermuda and it is absolutely false.
There was a documentary on the Naica cave and a number of videos. Just go to UTube and search on Naica Crystal Cave. It will be obvious to anyone with half a brain and one eye that the photo posted here was taken in Mexico.
You can also do a photo search on The Crystal Caves ov Bermuda and see dozens of underground photos of the cave. Its a beautiful cave but if you go to it expecting to see crystals the size of the selenite crystals in the Naica cave you are going to feel very ripped off.
By the way, the Naicas cave is 1000 feet underground, accessed through working mine shafts and the temperature in the cave is so high that special breathing gear and protective clothing must be worn to stay in the cave for more than a few minutes.
that’s not in Bermuda that’s crystal cave of the giants.
located in Mexico
I don’t want to sound silly but…
Is that shot for real? -It is incredible!
Utterly gorgeous, and i bet i’m not the first one to refer to Jules Verne.
That’s it, i am heading there right now
Mark.
PS -great site thankyou.