What is the Cova Tallada in Jávea like?

The Cova Tallada in Jávea is one of the most attractive natural jewels of the Costa Blanca. Located in an excavated grotto in the area of the San Antonio Marine Reserve, in the Montgó Natural Park.

It is a cave created by human beings in the 12th – 14th centuries, as it was used at that time to extract its rough stone and rock to be used in the construction of the most emblematic buildings of Jávea and Dénia, such as the Basilica of San Bartolomé, the church of Jávea, the Castle of Dénia, among others.

At that time, all the stones and rough stones were extracted by hand, loaded onto small boats and transported to the towns of Jávea and Denia.

Today, this allows visitors to the cave to go caving to the end of the cave and see all the history hidden inside this magnificent jewel of the Mediterranean coast.

How to get to the carved cave from Jávea

To get to the carved cave from Jávea we can either walk along a hiking route or by car. Both options are through the Montgó Natural Park, so you are guaranteed spectacular views.

If you decide to go by car, the option is to take the road from Jávea to Denia (it is along the slopes of Montgó, the mountain that separates the two municipalities. When you get to les Rotes, being already in the municipal district of Dénia, you must go to Via Láctea street. When you arrive, you will see a small area set aside for parking.

If, on the other hand, you decide to walk, I recommend that you arrive by car to the area of the Jávea shooting range or the area of the molins, and then take the route that goes to the Torre del Gerro, a small watchtower at the foot of Montgó. When you reach the Torre del Gerro, take the slope that leads down to the start of the route to the Cova Tallada.

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Duration of the excursion

The average duration of the kayak trip to the Cova Tallada is about 2 hours and a half. The departure is from the area of Les Rotes and very few companies are authorised to make the excursion. So when you decide to book this tour, make sure that it is one of the authorised companies so that you don’t have any problems.

Due to the geographical location of the Cova Tallada and the fact that it is a cave at sea level, it can only be accessed by kayak in the morning, therefore, the kayak excursions to the Cova Tallada only take place in the morning (from 8:00 to 13:30h).

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Route to the Cova Tallada from Jávea

In recent years it has become fashionable to go to the carved cove by kayak from Jávea, from this blog we do not recommend this route to the carved cove from Jávea as kayaking around the cape of San Antonio is often not easy, due to the swell or the tides. Furthermore, although it may look close on the map, it is not, as it will probably take a minimum of 2-3 hours to reach the cave.

This is why all these types of routes, without a guide and without previous knowledge and experience, are not recommended.

What restaurants are there in the Cova Tallada Javea?

The cova Tallada Jávea is located in the area of les Rotes in Dénia, which is why we can find several well-known restaurants in the area, for its gastronomy, its views and its surroundings.

We can find Restaurante Mena, a classic in the gastronomy of Jávea and Denia. Since 1959 they have been offering the best version of Mediterranean gastronomy. Its rice dishes, seafood and fresh fish make this place a must for all food lovers.

Cova Tallada Javea
You can also eat near the carved cave of Javea at Ca Nano Restaurant, one of the restaurants with the best views of Denia. You can also enjoy typical local rice dishes, fresh fish or tapas of our Mediterranean cuisine.
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Where to stay to go to the Cova Tallada in Jávea

Jávea is one of the towns on the coast of Alicante with the greatest tourist attraction, as it is an impressive area of the Costa Blanca. Its coves, its views, its people, its gastronomy, make Jávea one of the most highly valued tourist destinations by visitors.

 

That is why if you want to come and enjoy the carved cave of Jávea you will find endless opportunities to stay in hotels, villas, flats and even the parador itself. Whether you come as a family, couple or with friends, you will find all types of accommodation.

Other activities in the Cova Tallada

Cova Tallada Javea
Cova Tallada Javea
Cova Tallada Javea