The Government of Cantabria cast one vote “favorable” to the opening of the cave of Altamira if the report on the conservation status of the cavity that has developed the Center for Scientific Research (CSIC)-and has already delivered to the Ministry of Culture-”leaving a minimum gap” for the reopening.

This was stated today the Minister of Culture, Tourism and Sport of the regional executive, Francisco Javier López Marcano, who was in favor of “reconcile” the “obligation” assumed “conservation” and “preservation” of Altamira cave paintings and with the “enjoyment” of them by “the more people the better.”

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At the foot of Monte Pando Cullalvera Cave, has always been known by locals, is part of a highly developed karst complex, approximately 12 kilometers, where the action of water and time on the rock have created a unique cave.

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Cueva de Hornos de la Peña is located in the rock known locally as Rock of the Horn. Facing south, the entrance area highlighted in the landscape by its arched form.

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Chufín Moro Cave is located in a place of unique beauty Nansa river valley. Although the environment is modified by dam La Palombera, its location in an area of cliffs, dense tree line and the constant presence of water makes the visit will become a continued enjoyment

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In the heart of Chapman Valley, near town of Escobedo, is this wide cave mouth and vestibule of monumental dimensions. It was discovered in 1878 by Marcelino Sanz de Sautuola. Since that time has undergone numerous archaeological explorations have resulted in the discovery of a large panel of red paint in 1997.  (Sigue leyendo.)

Covalanas cave, the cave of red deer, is located on the northeastern slope of Mount Pando, above the cavity of El Miron, used as a dwelling place for at least the last 45,000 years.

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At the edge of the river Pas, passing through Puente Viesgo, rises the Monte Castillo, a cone-shaped limestone elevation hiding inside a maze of caves frequented by humans during prehistory

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At the edge of the river Pas, passing through Puente Viesgo, rises the Monte Castillo, a cone-shaped limestone elevation hiding inside a maze of caves frequented by humans for at least the past 150,000 years.

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Cantabria, with 6,000 caves scheduled, although there are many more, is considered the Spanish autonomous community with the largest number of cavities. That is also a paradise world of caving, which annually attracts business to the region to many athletes and fans, which increases the risk of accidents and therefore, emergency interventions and bailouts in caves.

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Cantabria is characterized by numerous prehistoric caves of artistic, historical and geological enormous: The Soplao Cullalvera, El Castillo and Altamira are the greatest expression of this heritage.

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