The Altamira Cave, near the town of Santillana del Mar in Cantabria, Spain, 32 km southwest of Santander, is known for its Stone Age cave paintings. Like the Chauvet Cave, it belongs to the area of Franco-Cantabrian cave art[1] and is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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January 1, 2025

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The Altamira cave paintings in northern Spain were discovered in 1879. They were the first cave paintings ever found. It was a coincidence: a hunter was looking for his dog …

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March 3, 2025

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At the beginning of March, all cafes were closed, tickets were all sold out, all other buildings were closed

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Altamira Museum – Altamira Cave loop from Santillana del Mar

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Santillana del Mar – Altamira Museum loop from Santillana del Mar

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Santillana del Mar – San Pedro Church of Oreña loop from Caborredondo

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Location: Santillana Del Mar, Costera, Cantabria, Santander, Spain

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Altamira Museum – Altamira Cave loop from Santillana del Mar

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