Cueva del Buxu
Spain · Europe
Strictly limited to 10 visitors per day — one of the world's most intimate art experiences
Age
~14,000 yrs
Period
Magdalenian
Setting
Cave
Art form
Petroglyphs
Discovered
1916
Status
Open (Max 10 Visitors/day)
A small but precious Asturian cave with deeply engraved deer, horses and wild goats. Entry is strictly limited to 10 visitors per day, preserving an intimate connection across the millennia to the artists who once worked here by torchlight.
Gallery
Notable Features
- ◦ Deeply Engraved Cervids
- ◦ Intimate Scale
- ◦ Only 10 Visitors/day
Depicted Subjects
DeerHorsesWild GoatsBison
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.