Hoya de Valdespino

Hoya de Valdespino is a locality in Riba de Saelices, Guadalajara, Castile-La Mancha. Hoya de Valdespino is situated nearby to the locality Las Veguillas, as well as near Rubiales de Valdespino.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Cueva de los Casares and Torre de Los Casares.

Cueva de los Casares

Cave

Cueva de los Casares is a cave in Riba de Saelices. Discovered in 1933, it contains a number of Paleolithic cave paintings, and is most notable for a series of paintings depicting what some have argued is the earliest representation of human understanding of the reproductive process, featuring images of copulation, pregnancy, childbirth, and family life. Cueva de los Casares is situated 3½ km northwest of Hoya de Valdespino.

Torre de Los Casares

Scenic viewpoint

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Torre de Los Casares is a scenic viewpoint, which is situated 3½ km northwest of Hoya de Valdespino.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Ablanque and Saelices de la Sal.

Ablanque

Village

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Ablanque is a municipality located in the province of Guadalajara, Castilla–La Mancha, Spain. According to the 2007 census, the municipality has a population of 157 inhabitants. Ablanque is situated 3½ km southeast of Hoya de Valdespino.

Saelices de la Sal

Village

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Saelices de la Sal is a municipality located in the province of Guadalajara, Castile-La Mancha, Spain. The municipality derives its name from its historic salt works, with records of salt extraction in the area dating back to 1203. Saelices de la Sal is situated 5 km west of Hoya de Valdespino.