Caves of Hercules . According to legend, this is where the mythical figure of Hercules rested after performing his 12 tasks. The entrance to the caves faces the Atlantic and they are flooded during high tides.
Summary
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- 1 Location
- 2 Hypothesis
- 3 Legend
- 4 Tour
- 5 Sources
Location
The Grottos of Hercules are located about 5 kilometers from Cape Spartel and about 17 kilometers from the center of the city of Tangier , in Morocco ,
Hypothesis
Some theories bet that these caves communicate with the San Michael caves in Gibraltar , and even that there are passages, but no one has been able to corroborate this hypothesis.
Legend
According to Greek mythology, Hercules found rest in this place after completing his 12 labors. Legend has it that this demigod would have even crossed the Strait of Gibraltar, separating the mountains and causing the Jbel Tarik (Gibraltar) to emerge on one side and the Jbel Moussa on the other side.
Travel
The views that its interior offers of the Strait of Gibraltar is impressive, contemplating the contrast between the color of the sky and the sea is quite an experience. Swimming here can be dangerous due to the strong currents that exist.