he Board of Culture, Tourism and Sport provides a wide range of resources to enable you to discover, appreciate and enjoy Cantabria in all its facets, from nature or historical heritage, from archaeology to art.
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01Interpretation Centre of the Caves of Monte El Castillo
Tel no.:
+34 942 598 425
Puente Viesgo
Mount "El Castillo" is the location of the most significant Palaeolithic heritage site in Europe, consisting of the caves of El Castillo, Las Monedas, La Pasiega and Las Chimeneas. A modern interpretation centre provides an enjoyable and educational insight into prehistory.
Opening times for May to September:
10:00-13:00 / 16:00-19:30
OPEN EVERY DAY Opening times for October to April:
9:30-15:55 (last visit: 15:55)
CLOSED MONDAY AND TUESDAY
Visiting the cave of the red hinds is like going on a journey into the furthest ancestral roots of our culture. Situated in an area of great natural beauty, the cave is renowned for its fine cave paintings. The experience is rounded off by a visit to the El Mirón cave site.
The El Pendo cave is particularly impressive because of its size and beauty. The recently discovered panels of paintings represent one of the most extraordinary collections of cave paintings in existence.
he Board of Culture, Tourism and Sport provides a wide range of resources to enable you to discover, appreciate and enjoy Cantabria in all its facets, from nature or historical heritage, from archaeology to art. 
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