Cueva de La Pileta
Spain · Europe
Still guided by the discoverer's descendants; its great fish is unforgettable
Age
~25,000 yrs
Period
Gravettian–Magdalenian
Setting
Cave
Art form
Paintings
Discovered
1905
Status
Open (Family Guided Tours)
One of southern Spain's great prehistoric art sites, still privately owned and guided by descendants of the farmer who discovered it. Features striking paintings of a giant fish, a pregnant mare, and mysterious abstract signs.
Gallery
Notable Features
- ◦ Great Fish Painting
- ◦ Pregnant Mare
- ◦ Mystery Symbols
Depicted Subjects
FishHorsesGoatsSealsGeometric Signs
Plan a Visit
AccessThis cave can be visited.
Sources & Further Reading
Hours & prices change — always confirm on the official site before travelling.
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