Cueva de El Pendo

Cueva El Pendo

Useful Information

Location:	Barrio del Churi, Escobedo de Camargo. N-623 exit Revilla de Camargo, towards Puente Arce, after 2 km. The last 500 m of the access road is not suitable for coaches. (43.387790, -3.913480)
Open:	Summer daily 10-13, 16-19:30. Winter Wed-Sun 10-14. [2008]
Fee:	Adults EUR 3. [2005]
Classification:	Painted Cave Karst Cave
Light:	Incandescent
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Address:	Cueva de El Pendo, Barrio el Churi, 39609 Escobedo de Camargo, Tel: +34-942-259214, Tel: +34-670-439010. 942-59-84-25
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History

13-AUG-2008

inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Description

Cueva de El Pendo (Cave of El Pendo) is one of the most important Palaeolithic sites in northern Spain. A 20,000 years old Frieze of Paintings is the main sight of the large cave. Only 150 visitors are allowed per day, so pre-booking is strongly recommended.