HISTORY
Within the Natural Park of the Strait is the Cueva del Moro, in the district of Tarifa, within a place of exceptional beauty. It was discovered by Lothar Bergman in 1995 and marked a before and after for the conception of rock art throughout the province, not just in Gibraltar.
This cave consists of two floors superimposed on a slab of rocks, 40 meters high, which contain cave paintings and Paleolithic engravings of horses and other signs and cave paintings that, it is estimated, can be up to 20,000 years old, for which are even older than those of the Altamira Cave.
In La Cueva del Moro there is a viewpoint that offers one of the widest views of the Estrecho Natural Park. Right in the middle of these views, we find the Roman city of Baelo Claudia, in a beautiful panoramic view of the cove.
CLIMBING IN THE MORO CAVE
On the practically vertical walls of the cave, there is no path to climb, so it is necessary to take advantage of the cracks in the sandstone and help yourself with your feet and hands to climb, for this reason It is not recommended to climb if you do not have climbing experience or knowledge. It is advisable that you be accompanied by a guide who will show you the way and it would also be great if he could tell you the history of the paintings found on the lower floor of the cave, combining sport and history.
Climbing, in its classic form, consists of traveling through natural reliefs that are characterized by their verticality, but always using appropriate safety means. It is a sport that requires good physical shape and intense prior preparation on the part of the climber. The natural environment itself is what opens up paths that mark the path of ascension.
A set of experiences come together in this place that was discovered not so long ago, only 20 years have passed. Tourism, adventure, sport, nature and history become the key point of the Cueva del Moro.
In the province of Cádiz, there are also other areas for climbing. Here you can see all the options for courses and meetings in the Cádiz area.
A fascinating activity in a unique environment. Are you in?
