Cueva de El Castillo, Spain
From series “Famous Stables of Ancient People”
The unique cave Cueva de El Castillo was found in Cantabria, Spain. For a long period of time the cave didn’t attract modern people. The cave’s entrance was so small that the only possible way to get there was on the hands and knees. There were found one of the most ancient petroglyphs in the world. Their age goes up to 40 000 years. On the pictures were depicted bisons, horses, some parts are devoted to the hunting.
There is no strong evidence that these paintings belong to the hand of our predecessors. Some researchers say that the petroglyphs belong to the brush of the Neanderthals but they don’t claim it. During the numerous researching it was knew that the first people have stayed there over 150 000 years ago. Cueva del Castillo was discovered in 1903 by Hermilio Alcalde del Río, a Spanish archaeologist.
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Useful staff nearby
ATM bankomat: 'Liberbank - Caja Cantabria' located in 0.7 km (
check the route on the map).
check the route on the map).
Car rental office: 'José Fernández González' is located in 6.8 km (
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Fuel station: 'Garmar, S.C. Estación de Servicio' in 3.25 km
Supermarket: 'Coviran' in 0.56 km
Parking: 'Interparking Hall Square (Torrelavega)' in 9 km
Apotheek: 'Marrón Souto S B' in 2.84 km
Police station: 'Guardia Civil Puesto de Ontaneda' in 3.24 km
Cafe/restaurant: 'Nevada Bar Restaurante' in 0.51 km
Railway station: 'Zurita' in 6.49 km
Nearest airports:
» Santander Airport SDR - in 18 km
» Bilbao Airport BIO - in 85 km
» Burgos Airport RGS - in 107 km
» Vitoria Airport VIT - in 110 km
» Virgen del Camino Airport LGC - in 157 km
» Santander Airport SDR - in 18 km
» Bilbao Airport BIO - in 85 km
» Burgos Airport RGS - in 107 km
» Vitoria Airport VIT - in 110 km
» Virgen del Camino Airport LGC - in 157 km
Cities nearby
Best hotels near Cueva de El Castillo
Apartamentos Puente Viesgo
Located in 0 km from Cueva de El Castillo
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Rooms: 6
Route on the map:
Rooms: 6
The Puente Viesgo apartments feature a lounge with a sofa bed and TV. The kitchen includes a hob, microwave and coffee maker. The apartments also … More: photo, rates and booking
Posada La Panaderia De Castañeda
Located in 2 km from Cueva de El Castillo
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Rooms: 7
Route on the map:
Rooms: 7
The rustic-style country house features exposed-stone walls and wooden ceilings. Each room at Posada La Panaderia De Castañeda includes a … More: photo, rates and booking
Posada La Capía
Located in 3 km from Cueva de El Castillo
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Rooms: 7
Route on the map:
Rooms: 7
The house has a terrace and a lounge with a fireplace and garden views. Free Wi-Fi is available in public areas. You can drive to the beach at … More: photo, rates and booking
Posada Las Golondrinas De Cillero
Located in 4 km from Cueva de El Castillo
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Rooms: 1
Route on the map:
Rooms: 1
Rustic-style rooms are decorated in warm tones and feature exposed stone walls and wooden ceiling beams. Each one has a TV and a private bathroom … More: photo, rates and booking
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Top destination around Cueva de El Castillo - Santander
The BinaryLabs Entertainment Center is going to delight gamers with its beautifully recreated virtual reality, from which participants do not want to return. Another popular club, VR Game, offers the same leisure. Those who enjoy watching films should go to the Filmoteca de Cantabria cinema, considered to be the best in the entire city. During the time in Santander, travelers are advised to follow the billboard of upcoming events and concerts at the Palacio de Festivales de Cantabria. It should be noted that the best performances are held here.
Lovers of active recreation in nature will not be bored, at least because Santander has a lovely rope camp, Forestal Park Santander. Everyone, regardless of their level of training, can climb the cable car. It should also be noted that it is better to come here with your dear ones (family or friends) – just like in the escape quest clubs. The Club de Golf Matelenas and Campo de Golf La Junquera are popular among golf clubs and beautiful green areas.
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