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Cantabrian Mountains

The Top 20 Caves in the Cantabrian Mountains

Looking to visit a cave in the Cantabrian Mountains on your next adventure? To help you better plan your next outdoor experience, we’ve collected Cantabrian Mountains’s 20

best caves for you. Based on the experiences of other users, each is a recommendation you know you can trust — so you can better plan your next adventure.

Last updated: October 21, 2025

Playa de Las Catedrales (Beach of the Cathedrals)

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Las Catedrales beach has been declared a Natural Monument and is considered by many to be one of the most beautiful and unique in all of Spain. To understand what …

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Galerías de Orellán

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The Orellán Gallery is an ancient underground water conduit that extends for about 100 meters. Its original function was to transport water from inside the mountain to burst it from …

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Cueva La Encantada y La Cuevona

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If you are interested in hiking and nature, these caves are fascinating places to explore. I hope you enjoy your visit! 😊

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Santuario de Covadonga

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The Covadonga Sanctuary is a Catholic religious complex and an important pilgrimage site. It is dedicated to the Virgin of Covadonga, revered as the patron saint of Asturias. The complex …

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Altamira Cave

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Very well done museum, very worthwhile

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Los Calderones Gorge

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Beautiful enclave, of geological and natural interest. It is worth going for a walk. Halfway up the gorge is the Gruta de Nuestra Señora hermitage. The route is not complicated …

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Hermitage of the Virgin of Manadero in the Cave of the Doves

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The Virgen del Monedero hermitage, which we access by stairs, is located inside the Cueva de las Palomas. A fairytale place that is definitely worth visiting.

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Buferrera Mine

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You find yourself before the ruins of an iron and magnesium mine. You can see a small recreation of the mine, including the tunnel and the tracks where the minerals were transported.

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La Cuevona de Cuevas del Agua

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This cave is about 300 meters long and 20 meters high at some points. The cave is crossed by the AS-114 road, so it is possible to go through it …

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Altamira Cave Ceiling Paintings

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The Altamira Cave covers an area of more than 5500 m². It was used from 33,600 BC until the entrance collapsed in 11,000 BC. The particularly impressive ceiling paintings are …

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