La Cuevona de Ardines

Cave of Ardines

Useful Information

Location:	Avenida de de Tito Bustillo, s/n, 33560 Asturias. Ribadesella. N-632, Gijón. A-8 Autovía del Cantábrico exit 319 Arriondas turn right on N-632 3.3 km, after bridge turn left. (43.4603631, -5.0676301)
Open:	FEB Wed-Fri 10-14:30, Sat, Sun, Hol 10-18. MAR to JUN Wed-Fri 9:45-17:30, Sat, Sun, Hol 9:45-18:30. JUL to AUG Wed-Sun, Hol 9:45-19. SEP to NOV Wed-Fri 9:45-17:30, Sat, Sun, Hol 9:45-18:30. DEC Wed-Fri 10-14:30, Sat, Sun, Hol 10-18. Closed 24-DEC, 25-DEC, 31-DEC. Online reservation mandatory. [2024]
Fee:	Adults EUR 5.45, Children (4-11) EUR 3.29, Children (0-4) free, Seniors (65+) EUR 3.29, Students EUR 3.29. Groups (20+): Adults EUR 3.29. Wednesday free, 18-MAY free. [2024]
Classification:	Karst Cave
Light:	Incandescent
Dimension:
Guided tours:	D=45 min, Max=30, St=300.
Photography:	not allowed
Accessibility:	no
Bibliography:
Address:	La Cuevona de Ardines, Avenida de de Tito Bustillo, s/n, 33560 Asturias, Tel: +34-902-306-600, Tel: +34-985-185-860. E-mail:
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History

Description

The Cuevona de Ardines is located close to the more famous Cueva de Tito Bustillo. It does not contain famous paintings but has fine speleothems. The huge cavern is up to 40 m high. The Centro de Arte Rupestre Tito Bustillo is located in front of the cave entrance right at the road. The visit is actually a little hard to book, as the visit to the art center is free, but the ticket does not include the cave tour. There are guided tours through the museum which are not free, but do not include the cave. And then there are cave tickets which are also not free, but include the museum. Both are open at the same times, while the nearby Tito Bustillo cave has different times and different tickets.