Cueva de los Franceses (Palencia)
Equipment / structural
34813 Revilla de Pomar, Palencia, España
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Cultural-natural heritage
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Leisure and recreation
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Artistic and cultural education
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Bio / presentation
The Cueva de los Franceses, located in the municipality of Revilla de Pomar (Palencia), lies within the UNESCO Global Geopark Las Loras. This karstic cave, formed in Upper Cretaceous limestone, offers a guided visit of about 500 meters through chambers filled with stalactites, stalagmites, columns, and flowstones. The name refers to a legend linking the site to fallen French soldiers during the Peninsular War. Guided tours focus on geology and the surrounding landscape. Nearby, the Valcabado viewpoint offers panoramic views of the Castilian plateau. The cave is publicly owned and managed by the Provincial Council of Palencia, which oversees its conservation, tourism promotion, and integration into the province’s network of protected natural spaces.