Cueva de Chufín
Spain · Europe · ✦ UNESCO World Heritage Site
Red paintings and deep engravings above the meeting of two rivers, reached by a scenic walk
Age
~18,000 yrs
Period
Solutrean
Setting
Cave
Art form
Petroglyphs
Discovered
1972
Status
Open (Guided Visits)
A cave perched above the confluence of the Lamasón and Nansa rivers in western Cantabria, part of the UNESCO ensemble of Northern Spanish caves. Deeply incised hinds and aurochs decorate the daylight entrance, while red-painted animals and dot signs mark the dark interior chambers.
Gallery
Notable Features
- ◦ Deep exterior engravings
- ◦ Red paintings and dot signs
- ◦ Scenic riverside approach
Depicted Subjects
DeerAurochsIbexSigns
Plan a Visit
AccessThis cave can be visited.
BookingAdvance booking required — places are limited
Sources & Further Reading
Hours & prices change — always confirm on the official site before travelling.
Photographs via Wikimedia Commons — image credits. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.