Cueva de Hornos de la Peña

Cueva de Hornos de la Peña is a cave with Stone Age art in San Felices de Buelna, Spain. A vestibule measuring 11 meters (36 feet) wide and 18 meters (59 feet) long leads to chambers holding engravings and paintings from different prehistoric periods.

Archaeological excavations in 1909 and 1910 by the Institut de Paleontologie Humaine revealed multiple layers of human activity from Paleolithic times. The findings show occupation spanning from early to later Stone Age periods.

The walls show depictions of bison, horses, and deer alongside a human figure with raised arms. These works span different periods of the Stone Age and reveal the artistic skills of early peoples.

The cave sits on a limestone hill near road CA-10, which connects to routes A-67 and N-623. Guided tours through local tourism services provide safe access to the interior chambers.

The interior contains deep-lined engravings, delicate animal drawings made in clay, and a black horse painting. These different techniques show the artistic range that early people developed within this cave.

Location: San Felices de Buelna

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

Website: https://cuevas.culturadecantabria.com/hornos-de-la-pena

GPS coordinates: 43.26110,-4.02972

Latest update: December 9, 2025 12:20