The Sangonera fountain · Les Creus · Senda dels Amoladors · Mountain

La Sangonera fountain

The Sangonera fountain is a mountain natural site around Les Creus, linked to the Sangonera, Senda dels Amoladors, old terraced fields and open views towards the sea.

It is a mountain visit to be done on foot or by MTB, not a flat walk. Its value lies in the mountain landscape, dry-stone heritage, springs and traditional paths of Tavernes.

Font de la Sangonera in Tavernes de la Valldigna La Sangonera
Practical information

What La Sangonera is and why visit it

La Sangonera is a mountain natural site linked to Les Creus, Font de la Sangonera and Senda dels Amoladors. It brings together pine forest, rock, old terraced fields, traditional paths and open views towards La Valldigna and the Mediterranean.

Visit type

Mountain natural site and circular route from Tavernes de la Valldigna.

Setting

Les Creus, Font de la Sangonera, Senda dels Amoladors and dry-stone paths.

Mode

On foot and by MTB, with experience and always checking the condition of the terrain.

Profile

Mountain, landscape, photography, rural heritage and reading the territory.

Aerial view of the Les Creus and La Sangonera area in Tavernes de la Valldigna
Mountain path around La Sangonera in Tavernes de la Valldigna
Before setting off: check the official AEMET forecast for Tavernes de la Valldigna, bring enough water and avoid days of intense heat, strong wind or rain.
Main route

Circular route through Les Creus, Font de la Sangonera and Senda dels Amoladors

Circular mountain route from Tavernes to discover La Sangonera, Les Creus, Font de la Sangonera and Senda dels Amoladors.

Main route

Tavernes · Les Creus · Font de la Sangonera · Senda dels Amoladors · Tavernes

Mode: on foot · experienced MTB
10,9 kmDistance 4 h 40 minApprox. time +635 mElevation gain ModerateDifficulty
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Accessibility

How to explore La Sangonera

La Sangonera is a mountain natural site. The route is designed for walking or MTB; it should not be presented as an accessible route.

On foot

Yes. This is the main way to explore La Sangonera and Senda dels Amoladors.

MTB

Yes, for mountain bikes and experienced riders, always depending on the condition of the surface.

Accessibility

Not accessible as a full route. There is elevation gain, trail, stone, uneven ground and mountain sections.

Landscape and rural memory

Font de la Sangonera, Les Creus and Senda dels Amoladors

The setting combines pine forest, terraced fields, dry-stone heritage, mountain paths and views towards La Valldigna and the Mediterranean. It is a landscape to explore calmly and understand the mountains of Tavernes.

Mountain water

Font de la Sangonera and the mountain landscape

Font de la Sangonera helps explain the relationship between water, shade, traditional paths and former agricultural uses in the mountain range.

The visit becomes more meaningful when the whole landscape is read together: hillside, rock, terraced fields, pine forest, trail and open views.

Water and mountain vegetation around La Sangonera
Historic path

Senda dels Amoladors and dry-stone heritage

Senda dels Amoladors preserves the character of the old mountain paths, with walls, bends and stone sections that form part of the rural memory of Tavernes.

It is one of the great values of La Sangonera: this is not just a visit to a spring, but a route through a landscape shaped over generations.

Stone, water and vegetation in the mountains of Tavernes
Things to do in La Sangonera

Recommended activities

La Sangonera works best as part of a mountain day: hiking, MTB, photography, landscape observation and reading the old rural paths.

Hiking

Circular route from Tavernes with elevation gain, trail and mountain scenery.

MTB

Route suitable for mountain bikes, only with experience and always checking the terrain.

Photography and landscape

Pine forest, dry stone, terraced fields, views and the contrast between mountain, farmland and sea.

Mountain path around La Sangonera
Panoramic view of Tavernes de la Valldigna from the mountains
Responsible use: do not light fires, leave no waste and respect springs, terraced fields, trails, vegetation and signage.
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