Today we wandered back in time, all the way back to the prehistoric era as we visited the Cueva de Pindal. This ancient cave was carved out by a river thousands of years ago, and is the home to iron-oxide drawings that are nearly 15,000 years old. The cave was discovered in 1911, and has been preserved by the consistent temperature and humidity of the cave environment. We were lucky to snag a private tour of the cave by a very kind, well-informed docent who was eager to share this history with the students in Spanish.
Near the Cueva, we also wandered up a path where we discovered old church ruins dating back to the 12th and 13th centuries, and where we were treated to a beautiful view of the Atlantic Ocean from the top of cliff, a view we shared with the goats grazing nearby.
A group shot near the Cueva de Pindal. The cave opens directly onto this lookout of the Atlantic.
In the afternoon, we got some free time to explore the streets of Llanes one last time before dinner, which promises to be a delicious feast of authentic Spanish food. After that, we hope to partake in a local religious holiday, the Festival de San Pedro, before heading back to the hotel for some sleep. Tomorrow we’ll leave Llanes and travel inland, to visit the small mountain town of Fuente De and the nearby town of Potes.
Until then, take care!
Camila y Daniel