Avín Glacial Fauna Interpretation Center
A journey through time that takes us 45,000 years back in time
SCHEDULES
CENTER CLOSED UNTIL EASTER 2025
WINTER
Arrange visits
SUMMER 2023
July 8 – August 31(check schedules)
Wednesday closed
Mornings: 11:00, 12:00 and 13:00
Afternoons: 16:00, 17:00, 18:00 and 19:00
PRICES
– Adults: 5 €.
– Children: 3 €.
CONTACT
Phone
616 212 483
E-mail address
museosdeonis@gmail.com
LOCATION
Cuevona de Avín
33556, Avín, Onís
The visit begins with a journey through time, through an animated reproduction that takes us back 45,000 years and shows us the glacial fauna that inhabited the region of the Picos de Europa.
THE CENTER
The Cuevona de Avín, in whose interior is located the Glacial Fauna Visitors CenterIt is a large cavity with a small stream flowing inside.
In addition to its natural attraction, it has several life-size reproductions of the megafauna that inhabited the area during the Pleistocene.
Guided tours
Guided tours of the exhibition
The Glacial Fauna Visitors Center offers a 45-minute guided tour of the interior of the Cuevona de Avín.
During the visit, life-size reconstructions of some of the extinct species that inhabited the area during the Pleistocene era are shown.. All of them present in the local fossil record.
Passes begin at the hour on the dot, so it is recommended to arrive at the entrance of the C.I. about 10 minutes before the time .
Other caves activities and workshops
The CI offers specialized activities for school groups or more experienced individuals. He will show you interesting caves in the area such as La Cañada, Alda, Los Canes, El Molín.
