Sidrón Cave

#1108 among destinations in Spain

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The Sidrón Cave is a non-carboniferous limestone karst cave system located in the Piloña municipality of Asturias, northwestern Spain, where Paleolithic rock art and the fossils of more than a dozen Neanderthals were found. Declared a "Partial Natural Reserve" in 1995, the site also serves as a retreat for five species of bats and is the place of discovery of two species of Coleoptera. ()

Local name: Cueva de El Sidrón Coordinates: 43°23'10"N, 5°19'42"W

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Sidrón Cave – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Gobiendes Palace, Iglesia de San Emeterio, Church of Santiago de Gobiendes.

2.1 miSE
Church, Sacred and religious sites
Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary
55 min walk • Iglesia de Santa María is a church in Asturias, Spain. It was established in the 10th century and was run initially as a convent.
7.4 miNE
Palace
Gobiendes Palace
189 min walk • The Gobiendes Palace is a palace located in the municipality of Colunga, Asturias, Spain. It was built with a medieval tower in the 15th century, and belonged to the Mitra Ovetense until the time of Philip II, who sold it to Gonzalo Ruiz de Junco.
3.7 miNW
Church
Iglesia de San Emeterio
96 min walk • San Emeterio is a Roman Catholic church in the neighborhood of Sietes in the autonomous community of Asturias, Spain. It was established in the mid 16th century.
7.2 miNE
Church
Church of Santiago de Gobiendes
183 min walk • Saint James of Gobiendes is a Roman Catholic pre-romanesque church, located in Gobiendes, next to Colunga, Asturias, Spain. It was built during the reign of Alfonso II of Asturias, its structure is typical of pre-romanesque Asturian architecture.
4.1 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Sierra del Sueve
105 min walk • The Sierra del Sueve is a limestone massif located close to the coast in the east-central area of Asturias, Spain. It is a northern foothill of the Cantabrian Mountains.
6.8 miNW
Church
Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary
174 min walk • Iglesia de Santa María is a church in Asturias, Spain.
6.2 miNW
Church
Iglesia de Santo Tomás
159 min walk • Iglesia de Santo Tomás is a church in Asturias, Spain.
3.8 miSW
Church
Church of San Juan de Berbío
97 min walk • The Church of San Juan de Berbío, in the Piloña council in Asturias, Spain, probably belonged to the monastery founded by Alfonso V in 1005; the Infanta Doña Urraca donated it to the Monastery of San Pedro de Eslonza in 1099.
3.1 miSW
Locality
Piloña
80 min walk • One of the main attractions in Piloña is the stunning Picos de Europa National Park, which is just a short drive away. Here, visitors can explore the rugged mountain landscapes, crystal-clear lakes, and diverse wildlife.