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Carved Cave

This one has a unique feature that sets it apart from the others. It's a sea cave. Due to its easy access by sea and land, it's the most visited of all. Note that they've had to impose capacity controls during the summer months. And access is only possible by reservation.

 

It has a natural component and a human-made component. Muslims and Romans used it as a quarry for rough stone for the construction of some buildings in Denia and Javea. Its exploitation was banned in 1972.

Personally, I find it to be a super picturesque place where you can take beautiful photos, no matter how it's formed.

There's a beautiful natural pool with cool water, as the sun never shines on it. Then, past this, we find the walk inside, which is very easy, although you'll need a good headlamp, and if you're prone to bumps, a helmet too. (As long as you want to explore the hidden corners, which there are.)

 

At the entrance to the cave, you can find an inscription carved into the rock that reads: “Philipus III hisp rex cavernam hanc penetravit an MDXCIX.” It means that King Philip III was in that cave in 1599.

Cave carved from the rocks
Cova Tallada - Inside
Cova Tallada - Inside
Inscription Cova Tallada
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