The Nerja Cave in the Spanish region of Malaga now has a sizeable virtual reality space, highlighting different aspects of its history.
As part of the new immersive experience, said to be the largest of its kind in Spain, the Neolithic cave will now be more accessible and engaging for visitors, with the use of VR glasses.
By wearing the glasses, a virtual view of the cave's galleries and cave paintings is afforded, including areas that are otherwise out of bounds to visitors for conservation or safety purposes.
SUR in English reports that the new experience at Nerja Cave can hold up to 60 people at one time and up to 360 per hour, affording "breathtaking immersive representations of the space and its rich history."
Javier Salas, president of the Nerja Cave Foundation and government subdelegate in Malaga, praised the innovation of the new attraction, saying that it will "allow us to offer visitors a more modern cave, focused on providing the best service, as the virtual reality room makes the cave more accessible and will show elements that cannot be seen during the visit for conservation reasons".
The space also has a new restaurant for F&B refreshments, affording visitors a terrace with views of the local Maro village and cliffs.
