La Garma cave complex

La Garma is a limestone cave system with five distinct levels containing Paleolithic art and archaeological remains. The galleries hold evidence of human occupation across multiple periods, with objects and drawings preserved throughout the space.

The cave was occupied by humans over thousands of years, as shown by finds on multiple levels. Around 15,000 years ago, a landslide sealed the lower section and preserved everything inside in its original state.

Hand prints and animal drawings on the walls show how early people left their marks in this space. These traces reveal the lives of humans who inhabited this region thousands of years ago.

Access to the cave is limited to researchers and specialists to maintain the exceptional condition of the prehistoric floors. Visitors can learn about the site through its documentation and educational materials available to the public.

A prehistoric landslide sealed a lower gallery and created one of the world's largest undisturbed Paleolithic floors. Objects in this sealed chamber remain exactly where early people left them thousands of years ago.

Location: Ribamontán al Monte

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

Website: https://turismodecantabria.com/disfrutala/que-visitar/26-cueva-de-la-garma/buscador-aWRab25hPTgmaWRNdW5pY2lwaW89Nzcm

GPS coordinates: 43.43067,-3.66592

Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:02