LOS CASARES / LA HOZ CAVE



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Type de site:
Cave

Lieu de location: The cave is located about 3km north of Riba de Saelices, on the side of Mirón Hill, or Pedriza del Mirón, above the rising of the River Linares or Salado which, 20km downriver, flows into the River Tajo.
Ville: Riba de Saelices
Commune: Riba de Saelices and Santa María del Espino (Guadalajara)
Région: Castilla-La Mancha
Pays: Espagne
Site Web: https://cultura.castillalamancha.es/patrimonio/catalogo-patrimonio-cultural/cueva-de-los-casares

Environnement naturel:

The site is in the Upper Tajo Natural Park, in the east of the Province on Guadalajara, and the north-west of the Province of Cuenca. It is the largest area of river gorges in Castilla La Mancha, with great diversity in the geology, climate and relief. It is in an excellent state of conservation.


Eléments archéologiques du site:

It is the widest assemblage of Palaeolithic rock art in the Central Meseta. Another important sites in this huge region are El Reno cave (in Guadalajara province too), La Griega cave and the open air site of Domingo García (both in Segovia province).


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Horaires d'ouverture:

From 1st October to 31st March: Friday: from 14:00 to 18:00 / Saturday and holidays: from 10:00 to 18:00 / Sunday: from 10:00 to 14:00. From 1 April to 30 September: Fridays: from 16:00 to 20:00 / Saturdays and public holidays: from 10:00 to 14:00 and from 16:00 to 20:00 / Sundays: from 10:00 to 14:00. Closing days: Monday to Thursday.


Réservation et accès:

https://cultura.castillalamancha.es/patrimonio/yacimientos-visitables/conjunto-de-los-casares


Destinations culturelles proches:

Dolmen of Portillo de las Cortes (Aguilar de Anguita). Ceremeño Hill-fort (Herrería). Historical centre and Museum of the Life of Molina de Aragón. Monastery of Buenafuente del Sistal.


Destinations naturelles proches:

Upper Tajo Natural Park. “La Dehesa de Corduente” Visitor Centre. Hundido de Armallones. Sima de Alcorón. Puente San Pedro. Zaorejas Viewing point.


Hébergement (Web du tourisme):
http://www.turismocastillalamancha.es/alojamientos/

Restaurants (Web du tourisme):
http://www.turismocastillalamancha.es/restaurantes/