Abrigos de arte rupestre de La Sarga

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Come and catch a glimpse into our ancient past, painted on the walls of a spectacular cave in the heart of nature. Travel back in time as you marvel at this mystical cave art.

Los abrigos rupestres de La Sarga, the La Sarga rock shelters, provide an incredible example of palaeolithic art, a must-see when visiting Alcoy. Tie in a trip to see the cave paintings while on your getaway to this lovely region and explore this open-air museum. You’ll need to book a guided tour to get up close to the prehistoric art; an expert will take you around and shed light on this historic site. Old or young, everyone is sure to enjoy this treasure from our history’s ancient trove.

Part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Rock Art of the Iberian Mediterranean Basin, the rock shelter site features schematic, macro-schematic and Levantine art.

The figures and styles depicted overlap within the three caves that make up the La Sarga cave painting site. You can spot drawings of human figures, hunting scenes, animals, a winding river, vegetables and even figures that depict idols including a wizard of some sort.

The only way to appreciate this priceless protected site is on a guided tour, organised by the archeological museum. Check out the museum’s opening times and when tours are available so you can dive into prehistoric times and admire Alcoy’s mind-blowing cave art.