Cueva de las Orcas

The semi-spherical cave measures 1.75 meters in width, 1.80 meters in height, and extends 1.50 meters deep at an elevation of 72 meters above sea level.

First documented by U. and U. Topper in 1975, the cave contains Paleolithic art with significant red and yellow rock paintings depicting deer and horse figures.

The cave walls display two distinct historical periods: Paleolithic representations of animals and post-Paleolithic schematic art featuring anthropomorphic figures, crosses, and geometric patterns.

The cave sits 380 meters from the coastline within the Atlanterra residential area, making it the closest rock art location to the Mediterranean Sea.

Researchers suggest ancient inhabitants used this strategic location to monitor orca whales hunting patterns and tuna fish migrations along the coast.

Location: Tarifa

Address: Urb. Atlanterra G, 80, 11391 Tarifa, Cádiz, Spain 11391

GPS coordinates: 36.10576,-5.82163

Latest update: March 5, 2025 19:20