This cave is located in Cordoba in the Sierras Subbeticas National Park. Along with Neolithic rock paintings, the cave also has several limestone formations, ancient burial remains, and underground waterways. This cave system hosts one of Andalucia's largest bat colonies. The tours last one hour, and are in Spanish.
Cueva de los Murcielagos
Calle Nueva 1
14870 Zuheros, Cordoba
Spain
+011 (34) 957 694 545
cuevadelosmurcielagos.com
In the region of Andalucia in southern Spain, just south of the village of Benoaján, lies La Cueva de la Pileta. The cave contains several prehistoric drawings from the Palaeolithic period, which were probably made by members of the Cantabro-French culture. The descendants of the family that owns the land where the cave was discovered in 1905 offers tours of the cave. The cave is a nationally protected landmark, despite still technically belonging to the Bullon Lobato family. The cave is open every day of the year, according to the website. Tours are offered from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. and last about an hour.
Plaza San Marcos
29370 Benoaján, Malaga
Spain
011 (+34) 952 167 343
cuevadelapileta.org
This company specializes in archaeological travels, and offers an early rock art tour of the Spanish-Portuguese border region. The eight-day tour includes visiting several rock art sites, medieval towns, quaint villages, and a stop at the Prado Museum in Madrid. Dr. Paul Bahn, an expert on prehistoric rock art with a doctorate from the University of Cambridge, leads the tours. The tour price includes flights, rooms, most meals (with wine at dinner), entry prices and tips for all employees. The company also sends you a package of books, including one by Dr. Bahn, one month before your trip that focus on prehistoric rock art.
Adante Travels
The Old Barn
Old Road
Alderbury, Salisbury
SP5 3AR
England
011 (+44) 1722 713800
barebonestours.co.uk
