Cueva de El Pendo

The cave extends 150 meters in length, featuring a large entrance that leads to an enormous chamber measuring 80 meters long and 45 meters wide.

Marcelino Sanz de Sautuola discovered the cave in 1878, initiating numerous archaeological investigations that revealed human occupation dating back 82,000 years.

The cave contains a 25-meter-long red painting frieze displaying twenty figures, including twelve hinds and various geometric patterns from the Upper Paleolithic period.

The site offers guided tours through its chambers, allowing visitors to examine both the archaeological deposits and the prehistoric artwork under controlled conditions.

Researchers found evidence of Bronze Age ritual activities within the cave, with ancient offerings placed among the rock formations dating to 1,500 BCE.

Location: Real Valle de Camargo

Location: Escobedo de Camargo

Part of: Cave of Altamira and Paleolithic Cave Art of Northern Spain

Website: https://cuevas.culturadecantabria.com/el-pendo

GPS coordinates: 43.38806,-3.91222

Latest update: March 4, 2025 03:02