Siega Verde
Archaeological Site Riverside site with Paleolithic cave paintings
Siega Verde protects Upper Paleolithic rock art along the Águeda valley; visitors come for guided tours to see prehistoric engravings and the riverside viewpoints that contextualize the site.
Siega Verde is a riverbank archaeological site in Castile and León containing Paleolithic rock engravings of animals and humans carved into cliffs above the Águeda River. The panels are part of the broader corpus of Iberian prehistoric rock art and are presented to visitors via an interpretive centre and guided access.
- Rock art: An open-air site of Paleolithic rock engravings along the banks of the Águeda River featuring animal and human figures; interpretations place many panels in the Upper Paleolithic to Mesolithic periods.
How to Get to Siega Verde #
Siega Verde is near the town of Villar de la Yegua and about 40 km from Ciudad Rodrigo. Access is usually via local roads (provincial routes); visits often involve guided walks from the visitor center near the archaeological park.
Tips for Visiting Siega Verde #
- Bring binoculars and a flashlight for late-afternoon cave viewing - panels of Paleolithic art can be subtle.
- Check access rules: the site is protected and access may be limited or seasonal.
- Combine a visit with local rural villages for a broader sense of landscape where the engravings were made.
Best Time to Visit Siega Verde #
Spring and autumn are best for comfortable weather and clearer river-valley views.
Weather & Climate near Siega Verde #
Siega Verde's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 2°C to 28°C. Moderate rainfall (951 mm/year).
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 10°C and lows of 2°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (143 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (115 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 9°C. Regular rainfall (82 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 28°C and lows of 15°C. The driest month with just 15 mm and clear sunny skies.
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August
August is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 15°C. The driest month with just 15 mm and mostly sunny skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 9°C. Regular rainfall (97 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (114 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (140 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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