Cueva el Pindal

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Pindal - a cave located near the village of Pimiango in the autonomous community of Asturia in Spain. Post of prehistoric art.

The cave is located in a coastal cliff. It consists of one 360 meter corridor. It was discovered in 1908 by Hermilia Alcalde del Rió, who published the results of his research in 1911. The paintings are located in five places of the cave. Made, sometimes also yellow and black paint, they present images of animals, mainly bison, horses and deer. One of the paintings presents the image of fish unique for Paleolithic art. In addition, the cave has abstract signs and rock engines. The chronology of paintings is disputed; They are associated with Magdalese art, but their formation is usually divided into several phases. The dating of the AMS method made in the 1990s made with black deer image showed the date of 10 200-10 040 BP, but the results of these tests are undermined.

Alternative names: Unesco: from 2008Area: 171.42 acres (0.2678 mi²)Coordinates: 43°23'51"N, 4°31'59"W

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Pimiango, concejo de RibadedevaPimiango AsturiasSpain

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Cueva el Pindal – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Bowling Museum of Asturias, Playa de Buelna, Playa de Amió, Church of San Juan.

5.8 miSW
Museum
Bowling Museum of Asturias
149 min walk • The Bowling Museum in Asturias, Spain, is a unique place that celebrates the fascinating history and culture of bowling. This unique cultural institution, located in the heart of a region known for its rich traditions and beautiful landscapes, pays tribute to one of...
4.3 miW
43°23'46"N • 4°37'4"W
Playa de Buelna, Llanes
109 min walk • Beach
2.5 miE
Beach
Playa de Amió
64 min walk • The beach of Amió is located in the municipality of Val de San Vicente, in the Autonomous Community of Cantabria, Spain. It is located to the west of the community, bathed by the Cantabrian Sea.
5.5 miSW
Church
Church of San Juan
140 min walk • The church of San Juan is in the village of Alevia, Asturias, Spain. Founded in the late 14th century, the building is currently a Baroque temple with remnants of the original Gothic construction.
1.2 miSE
Beach
Playa del Pedreru
30 min walk • El Pedrero Beach or El Pedreru Beach is located in the municipality of Val de San Vicente, in the Autonomous Community of Cantabria, Spain. It is the westernmost beach of Cantabria, bordering the Autonomous Community of the Principality of Asturias.
5 miE
Beach
Playa de Fuentes
128 min walk • La Fuente beach is a small beach located in the municipality of San Vicente de la Barquera, in the Autonomous Community of Cantabria, Spain. Its composition is golden sand and boulders and since 2018 it receives every year too many tourists with...
3.2 miE
Beach
Playa del Sable
82 min walk • The beach of El Sable is located in the town of Prellezo, in the municipality of Val de San Vicente, in the Autonomous Community of Cantabria, Spain. It is located to the west of the community, in the Tina Menor estuary.
2.2 miE
Beach
Playa de Aramal
55 min walk • Aramal beach is located next to the town of Pechón, in the municipality of Val de San Vicente, in the Autonomous Community of Cantabria, Spain. It is located to the west of the Community, bathed by the Cantabrian Sea.
6.1 miSW
Church
Church of San Juan
155 min walk • Iglesia de San Juan is a church in Asturias, Spain. It was established in the late 13th century.
5.7 miS
Forts and castles
Torre de Cabanzón
145 min walk • The tower of Cabanzón is a fortified watchtower located in Cabanzón that was part of a system of fortifications in the Nansa valley. In 1992 it was declared an Asset of Cultural Interest.