The Racó del Bou area (literally, the “bull corner”) is so named because of the shape of the walls of the Montgó massif from this point onwards, while Cova de l'Aigua is a cave that collects the rainwater that filters through the rocks of Montgó. This is a route that, as you ascend, gives you the opportunity to admire the impressive landscape with views of the entire Gulf of Valencia, the mountains of La Safor, Cullera, the Mediterranean Sea and, on clear days, the island of Ibiza, to the east, on the horizon.

The route starts within the town of Dénia (from the square called Plaça Jaume I). Walk along the path known as Camí Pou de la Muntanya until you reach the Pare Pere hermitage, built in the eighties. After about 100 metres, the Camí de la Colònia path starts, where there is a chain that prevents access to the park by motor vehicles. Follow the winding road, going through the abandoned Montgó agricultural colony —which during the first part of the 20th century was used for the production of muscat grapes—, and at the fork in this track take the path on the left. After approximately 200 metres, leave this path and take the path on the right that ascends towards the cave known as Cova de l'Aigua. Pass through the shady area of Montgó, which has been declared a micro-reserve, and so it is important to walk exclusively along the path, avoiding any kind of impact. Once you reach the base of the rock walls, in order to get to the cave, take the easterly direction at the fork in the path and, soon after, there are some steep stairs that take you up to the cave. At the entrance there is a Roman inscription, dated from AD 238, which is protected by a metallic fence. Retrace your steps and follow the forks in the trail heading west. Little by little, descend to the Racó del Bou area, from where you have to take the Colònia path again, taking you back to the Pare Pere hermitage.

PLACES OF INTEREST

• Ermita del Pare Pere.
• Camí Colònia.
• Racó del Condoig.
• Cova de l’Aigua.