Parque de la Prehistoria de Teverga
Interpretation park on Palaeolithic art in Teverga, with cave replicas, a gallery and an enclosure of prehistoric animals.
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About the museum
The Parque de la Prehistoria de Teverga, in San Salvador d'Alesga, opened in 2007 as a centre devoted to publicising Palaeolithic rock art and the way of life of the earliest humans.
La Galería is the park's interpretation centre: an exhibition explaining the meaning of Palaeolithic art, its techniques and its motifs, with texts, drawings, maps, photographs, audiovisuals, models and reproductions. Its scientific content was prepared by an international committee. In the Cueva de Cuevas, an underground dimly lit space, full-size reproductions of groups of images from the caves of Tito Bustillo and Candamo, in Asturias, and Niaux, in France, are displayed.
The exterior includes an animal enclosure with Przewalski's horses and European bison, which have been part of a conservation project since 2014, as well as reconstructed aurochs, red deer, fallow deer and tarpans. There is also a prehistoric village with three Palaeolithic huts, a thematic route on the bear, and workshops in experimental archaeology.
Highlights
- Full-size replicas of rock art from the caves of Tito Bustillo, Candamo and Niaux
- La Galería: exhibition on Palaeolithic art and techniques
- Enclosure with Przewalski's horses and European bison
- Prehistoric village with three Palaeolithic huts
- Workshops and activities in experimental archaeology
Permanent exhibitions
- La Galería – Interpretation centre on Palaeolithic art, with reproductions of rock paintings, ritual objects, prehistoric tools and audiovisuals.
- Cueva de Cuevas – Underground, dimly lit space with full-size replicas of rock art groups from Tito Bustillo, Niaux and Candamo.
- Cercado de animales y exteriores – Przewalski's horses, European bison, reconstructed aurochs and red deer, next to the prehistoric village and the bear route.
- Founded
- 2007
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €6.08 |
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| Reduced | €3.62Groups of 20 or more people, children aged 4 to 11, large families, people with a recognised disability, people over 65 and ICOM members |
| Children & teens | €3.62free up to age 3 · Children aged 4 to 11; free up to age 3. |
| Seniors | €3.62People over 65. |
| Visitors with disabilities | €3.62With a recognised disability. |
| Groups (20+ people) | €3.62 per personGroups of 20 or more people. |
| Families | €3.62Large families. |
Free entry for children aged 0 to 3 and for accredited official guides. The reduced rate also applies to holders of several cards and passports (Club Cultura Asturias, Carné Joven Europeo, Pasaporte Cultural, Pasaporte Rupestre, Pasaporte Museos de Ciencia, youth hostel card, among others) and to those presenting the ticket of certain associated sites. At Cueva Huerta a 20% discount on the current rates is offered.
Accessibility
- Partially wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom
- Accessible parking
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description
The exhibition spaces have no stairs and have wide corridors; wheelchairs are available at reception, and there are adapted toilets at reception and in La Galería. The outdoor areas are level at the entrance, but some routes exceed a 10% gradient and are even steeper towards the bison enclosure. There is a high-contrast Braille handbook; the audiovisuals of the permanent exhibition are narrated for visually impaired people, and there are audio guides and handbooks in several languages. A communication book helps people with special needs. Groups that include people with disabilities can ask for the visit to be adapted.
Kids & families
| Time needed | approx. 2 hrs |
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| Kids’ admission | free up to age 3 |
| Family ticket | €3.62 · Large families. |
- Playground / play area
Children's play area with picnic areas along the route; reduced admission for children aged 4 to 11, and free up to age 3. The park schedules workshops and activities in experimental archaeology.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Samartín de Teverga
The nearest bus stop is Samartín de Teverga, served by Pullmans Llaneza; the Transport Consortium plans a service stopping at the park for summer 2026.
By car
Parking available
Car park with spaces for 68 vehicles, 4 buses and 3 vehicles for people with disabilities, a bicycle area and an electric vehicle charging point.
- Accessible parking
From Oviedo, along the A-63 to the Trubia exit (km 9), then along the AS-228 towards the Ventana pass; the park is about 3.5 km from Samartín. From León, via the CL-623 and LE-481 to the Ventana pass. Avalanche-protection works may temporarily cut the AS-228 between Cueva Huerta and Páramo.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Museum shop
- Lockers
The Park Shop sells handicrafts, books, soft toys, replicas and educational games. Free lockers in the reception building. The Café de la Prehistoria is an outdoor area with vending machines for cold drinks. Picnic areas beside the children's area and another rest area beside the granary (hórreo).
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 30 min |
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| Audio guide | yes |
| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | The park can be visited independently or with an optional guided visit to the Cueva de Cuevas, lasting 30 minutes with 30 places, chosen when buying the ticket. At least two hours are recommended for the visit. There is a mobile app and a downloadable handbook. School and group visits are available. |
