Cueva de Belda

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Location:	Urbanizacion los Llanos B, 29210 Cuevas de San Marcos, Málaga. Cuevas de San Marcos A-92 from Malaga towards Antequera, exit Cordoba. Signed turn-off for Cuevas de San Marcos. (37.2566119, -4.4084976)
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Classification:	Karst Cave
Light:	Electric Light
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Address:	Cueva de Belda, Urbanizacion los Llanos B, 29210 Cuevas de San Marcos, Málaga, Tel: +34-699-32-17-012. E-mail:
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History

Description

The Cave of Belda is famous for its archaeological remains, among them the oldest remains found in this area so far. In the cave axes, heads of spears and other utensils made of sílex were found. They were dated to be remains of the dolménica culture. Much younger are bronze axes from the Bronze Age and steps which were cut into the cave floor.

The cave shows numerous calcite formation, several underground lakes and Europe’s biggest bat colony. Being the most important of numerous caves in the north slope of Camorro de Cuevas Altas, there are numerous legends about the cave. Of course there is a legend about a hidden treasure, and there is the devil waiting inside the cave.

The cave is located at the southern rim of the village Cuevas de San Marcos, which is not a cave but a municipality, despite the name. A road leads uphill to a parking lot, from here it’s a short hike to the cave entrance. The Centro de Recepción de Visitantes Belda (Belda Visitor Reception Center) is located at the foot of the Sierra del Camorro mountain, and is the starting point for any visit. The building also houses the