Travel to the origins of history and look out over the balcony of prehistory
Visiting Cova del Bolomor cave is much more than entering a cave; it means discovering one of the oldest homes of humanity in the western Mediterranean. Imagine standing in the same natural shelter that, more than 300,000 years ago, served as a home for prehistoric communities.
From its privileged location on the slope of the Bolomor ravine, this site was the perfect strategic point to visually dominate the entire Valldigna Valley.
Today, that same horizon awaits you to tell the story of our origins in the Valencian Community.
A unique experience: the place where the home was born
Our guided tours invite you on a sensory journey to the Paleolithic. During the visit, you will see archaeological discoveries and Neanderthal stone tools, and you will stand on the very ground where humans learned to control fire more than 250,000 years ago.
It is a powerful connection to understand the moment when light and heat transformed our evolution, while you contemplate the panoramic views that those human groups observed every day.
This combination of living archaeology and an endless landscape turns the visit into a different cultural experience, where history can be felt beneath your feet and seen on the horizon.
What to see during the visit
During the visit you will discover:
The rock shelter
The real setting of the excavations where the past is being uncovered.
Combustion structures
The hearths where some of the earliest controlled fires in Europe were lit.
Traces of time
Different layers of soil preserving more than 350,000 years of climatic and human history.
The Neanderthal trail
Remains and tools that document the daily life of our ancestors.
The natural environment
The biodiversity of the Bolomor ravine that surrounds this historical sanctuary.
important because of the extensive chronostratigraphy that includes the middle Quaternary between 100,000 and 350,000 years before the present.
A day between history and nature
Cova del Bolomor cave offers the opportunity to place yourself at the center of a key chapter of European prehistory. It is an invitation to explore, learn, and be inspired in a place where nature and science come together.
Come and discover the place where everything began.
The cave can also be reached through the Cova del Bolomor cave route, a signposted path that starts in Tavernes and follows the Ombria area until reaching the archaeological site.
Discover the surroundings of Tavernes de la Valldigna
A visit to Cova del Bolomor cave can also become the starting point for discovering other places of interest in the municipality and in the Valldigna Valley. The combination of historical heritage, natural spaces, and Mediterranean landscape allows visitors to complete the day with different cultural and leisure activities.
Among the most notable places are:
The urban center of Tavernes de la Valldigna
The town center allows visitors to experience daily life in the municipality, stroll through its streets, and discover its gastronomic and commercial offerings. Some of the most representative buildings of Tavernes de la Valldigna are also located here, such as the Parish Church of Saint Peter the Apostle, the Town Hall, and the Municipal Market.
The Valldigna viewpoint
A privileged location from which to contemplate the valley and the Mediterranean coast.
El Clot de la Font
A natural area of great environmental value where water and vegetation create an ideal place for walking and enjoying nature.
Hiking routes in the Valldigna Valley
The paths that cross the Serra de les Creus, the Mondúver Massif, or the Bolomor Ravine itself allow visitors to discover beautiful Mediterranean landscapes.
The beaches of Tavernes de la Valldigna
The municipality’s coastline offers kilometers of sand where visitors can enjoy the Mediterranean Sea. Tavernes de la Valldigna Beach provides services, a seaside promenade, and restaurants, making it an ideal place for leisure, relaxation, and outdoor activities by the sea.
