Visiting the Cova Tallada with children is one of the best things to do if you visit Denia, Javea or the surrounding area. This is a spectacular excursion, both you and the children will never forget the place that hides the Cova Tallada.
Discovering the carved cave with the children is one of the best options if you are looking for a fun, playful and unforgettable activity.
The carved cave is a grotto excavated by man, who in the 12th – 14th centuries used this area as a quarry to obtain the rough stone and rocks that were later used in the famous Denia Castle. or the Basilica of San Bartolomé in Jávea. This rough stone was extracted by hand, loaded onto boats and transported to the port of Denia or Jávea, where it was taken to the area where the now emblematic buildings were constructed.
Tips for going to the cova tallada with children
The Cova Tallada is located at the foot of the Montgó Natural Park, watched over by the Torre del Gerro and excavated in the Marine Reserve of Cabo de Sant Antoni. Its location makes its access somewhat complicated, i.e. it is a mountain path, with a couple of complicated stretches. It is therefore recommended to visit the carved cave with children over 10 years of age and/or with experience in mountain routes.
In addition, it is necessary to do the route (the stretch from the start to the arrival at the Cova Tallada is about 1 km long) wearing suitable footwear for mountain routes, comfortable clothes and water.