Cueva de Ardales

The entrance of Cueva de Ardales sits within limestone formations in the province of Málaga, offering access to an extensive underground network of passages.

During the Upper Paleolithic period, early human groups created numerous paintings and drawings on the cave walls, marking their presence in this natural shelter.

The cave contains red markings, abstract symbols, and animal figures that demonstrate the artistic capabilities and spiritual practices of prehistoric communities.

Visitors need to register for guided tours in advance as the number of daily entries remains limited to maintain the preservation of ancient cave art.

Recent studies of red paint marks on stalagmites indicate that Neanderthals visited this cave more than 65,000 years ago, before modern humans arrived.

Website: http://cuevadeardales.com

GPS coordinates: 36.87271,-4.82891

Latest update: March 3, 2025 00:43