Cave of Chufín

#465 among destinations in Spain

Nature, Natural attraction, Cave, Unesco

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The cave of Chufín is located in the town of Riclones in Cantabria. Situated at the confluence of the Lamasón and Nansa rivers, several caves ornamented with rock art pock the steep slopes above the water. Chufín is one of the caves included in UNESCO’s list of World Heritage sites under the entry Cave of Altamira and Paleolithic Cave Art of Northern Spain ()

Local name: Cueva de Chufín Unesco: from 2008Area: 41.14 acres (0.0643 mi²)Coordinates: 43°17'27"N, 4°27'29"W

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Cave of Chufín – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cave of El Soplao, Torre de Cabanzón, Parque Natural de Oyambre, Iglesia de Santa Juliana.

2.4 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Cave
Cave of El Soplao
63 min walk • Nestled in the lush landscape of Cantabria, Spain, the Cave of El Soplao stands as a subterranean marvel, revered amongst the most exceptional caves worldwide for its geologic formations. Discovered in the early 20th century, El Soplao was initially mined for its rich...
2.8 miNW
Forts and castles
Torre de Cabanzón
72 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.
7.3 miNE
Park
Parque Natural de Oyambre, San Vicente de la Barquera
186 min walk • The Oyambre Natural Park is a Spanish protected natural area located in the western coastal area of Cantabria. It has 5758 hectares of extension, which are distributed between the municipalities of Comillas, San Vicente de la Barquera, Udías...
3.6 miSW
Church
Iglesia de Santa Juliana
93 min walk • For other churches under the same invocation, see Church of Santa Juliana. The Church of Santa Juliana, in Lafuente, in the municipality of Lamasón was declared an Asset of Cultural Interest in 1983.
6.3 miSW
Church
Ermita de Santa Catalina
160 min walk • The hermitage of Santa Catalina is located between the villages of Piñeres and Cicera, in the Spanish municipality of Peñarrubia. Privately owned, it is located next to the road that leads to Jozarcu mountain.

Cave of Chufín

Facts and practical information

Cave of Chufín – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Cave of El Soplao

Torre de Cabanzón

Parque Natural de Oyambre, San Vicente de la Barquera

Iglesia de Santa Juliana

Ermita de Santa Catalina