Painted Cave, Galdar, Archaeological museum and park in Galdar, Spain
The Painted Cave museum presents ancient settlements through modern walkways, allowing visitors to observe aboriginal dwelling structures and geometric wall paintings.
The site, discovered in 1862 during agricultural work, contains remains of formal houses and artifacts dating from the 6th century until Spanish conquest.
The museum exhibits tools, ceramics, and geometric patterns painted in red, white, and black colors, representing the daily life of ancient Gran Canaria inhabitants.
From June to September, the museum operates Tuesday to Saturday 10:30-19:30 and Sundays 11:00-19:00, with different hours during October to May.
The archaeological complex includes over fifty houses and artificial caves, forming the ancient pre-Hispanic settlement of Agaldar with calendar-like geometric designs.
Location: Gáldar
Accessibility: Accesible en silla de ruedas
Address: C. Audiencia, 2, 35460 Gáldar, Las Palmas, Spain 35460 Gáldar 35460 Gáldar
Opening Hours: junio-septiembre Martes-Sábado 10:30-19:30; junio-septiembre Domingo,Festivos 11:00-19:00; octubre-mayo Martes-Sábado 10:00-18:00; octubre-mayo Domingo,Festivos 11:00-18:00
Phone: +34928895489
Website: http://cuevapintada.com
GPS coordinates: 28.14359,-15.65509
Latest update: March 7, 2025 02:29
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