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Imagine standing in the same natural shelter that, more than 300,000 years ago, served as a home for prehistoric communities.<\/p>\r\n <p>From its privileged location on the slope of the Bolomor ravine, this enclave was the perfect strategic point from which to visually dominate the entire valley.<\/p>\r\n <p>Today, this same horizon awaits you to tell the story of our origins in the Valencian Community.<\/p>\r\n <nav class=\"quicknav\" aria-label=\"Contents index\">\r\n <a href=\"#experiencia\">Experience<\/a>\r\n <a href=\"#veure\">What to see<\/a>\r\n <a href=\"#jornada\">History and nature<\/a>\r\n <a href=\"#entorn\">Surroundings<\/a>\r\n <a href=\"#calendari\">Calendar<\/a>\r\n <a href=\"#reserva\">Booking<\/a>\r\n <a href=\"#imatges\">Images<\/a>\r\n <\/nav>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"intro-media\">\r\n <figure>\r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitatavernes.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/cova-del-bolomor-scaled.jpeg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\r\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitatavernes.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/cova-del-bolomor-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"View of Cova del Bolomor\" \/>\r\n <\/a>\r\n <figcaption>The visit offers a close look at one of the great prehistoric sites of the western Mediterranean.<\/figcaption>\r\n <\/figure>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <section class=\"visual-only\" aria-label=\"Visit video\">\r\n <figure>\r\n <iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zBGYKxiJptY\" title=\"Video of the visit to Cova del Bolomor\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\r\n <figcaption>Discover Cova del Bolomor on video too before planning your visit.<\/figcaption>\r\n <\/figure>\r\n <\/section>\r\n\r\n <section class=\"section\" id=\"experiencia\">\r\n <h2>A unique experience: the place where the home was born<\/h2>\r\n <div class=\"split\">\r\n <div class=\"media\">\r\n <figure>\r\n <a class=\"image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.visitatavernes.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Cronologia-castellano.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\r\n <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"timeline-img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitatavernes.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Cronologia-castellano.jpg\" alt=\"Chronology of the site\" \/>\r\n <\/a>\r\n <figcaption>Chronological image of the site and its prehistoric surroundings.<\/figcaption>\r\n <\/figure>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"text\">\r\n <p>Our guided tours invite you on a sensory journey to the Paleolithic. During the visit, you will see archaeological finds and Neanderthal stone tools, and you will stop in front of the very ground where human beings learned to master fire more than 230,000 years ago.<\/p>\r\n <p>It is a magical connection to understand the moment when light and warmth transformed our evolution, while you contemplate the panoramic views that those human groups watched over every day.<\/p>\r\n <p>This combination of living archaeology and endless landscape makes the visit a different cultural experience, where history can be felt under your feet and seen on the horizon.<\/p>\r\n <div class=\"text-gallery\">\r\n <figure>\r\n <a class=\"image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.visitatavernes.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Figura-8.arqueo\u0300legs-1200x700_c.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\r\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitatavernes.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Figura-8.arqueo\u0300legs-1200x700_c.jpg\" alt=\"Archaeological work at Cova del Bolomor\" \/>\r\n <\/a>\r\n <figcaption>Scientific research continues to provide new information about the site.<\/figcaption>\r\n <\/figure>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/section>\r\n\r\n <section class=\"section\" id=\"veure\">\r\n <div class=\"split reverse\">\r\n <div class=\"media\">\r\n <figure>\r\n <a class=\"image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.visitatavernes.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Figura-9.Fauna-de-la-Cova-1200x700_c.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\r\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitatavernes.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Figura-9.Fauna-de-la-Cova-1200x700_c.jpg\" alt=\"Fauna of Cova del Bolomor\" \/>\r\n <\/a>\r\n <figcaption>The visit helps explain the relationship between human communities and the natural environment of the site.<\/figcaption>\r\n <\/figure>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"text\">\r\n <h2>What can you see during the visit?<\/h2>\r\n <p>During the tour you will discover:<\/p>\r\n <div class=\"feature-grid\">\r\n <div class=\"feature-card\"><h3>The rock shelter<\/h3><p>The real excavation setting where the past is uncovered.<\/p><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"feature-card\"><h3>Combustion structures<\/h3><p>The hearths where some of Europe\u2019s earliest controlled fires were lit.<\/p><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"feature-card\"><h3>The marks of time<\/h3><p>Different ground layers preserving more than 350,000 years of climatic and human secrets.<\/p><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"feature-card\"><h3>The Neanderthal trace<\/h3><p>Remains and tools that document the daily life of our ancestors.<\/p><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"feature-card\" style=\"grid-column:1 \/ -1;\"><h3>The natural surroundings<\/h3><p>The biodiversity of Barranc del Bolomor surrounding this historic sanctuary.<\/p><\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/section>\r\n\r\n <section class=\"section\" id=\"jornada\">\r\n <div class=\"split reverse\">\r\n <div class=\"media\">\r\n <figure>\r\n <a class=\"image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.visitatavernes.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Figura-7.Excavacio\u0301-1200x700_c.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\r\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitatavernes.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Figura-7.Excavacio\u0301-1200x700_c.jpg\" alt=\"Excavation at Cova del Bolomor\" \/>\r\n <\/a>\r\n <figcaption>Excavations and fieldwork are part of the site discovery experience.<\/figcaption>\r\n <\/figure>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"text\">\r\n <h2>A day out between history and nature<\/h2>\r\n <p>Cova del Bolomor gives you the opportunity to stand at the centre of a key chapter in European prehistory. It is an invitation to explore, learn and feel moved in an environment where nature and science go hand in hand.<\/p>\r\n <p>Come and discover the place where it all began.<\/p>\r\n <p>Your visit to Cova del Bolomor can also be combined with the <a class=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.visitatavernes.es\/en\/route-cova-del-bolomor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cova del Bolomor Route<\/a>, an itinerary that allows you to reach the site on foot while discovering the natural landscape of La Valldigna. The route crosses areas of great environmental value and offers a different way to approach this important prehistoric enclave.<\/p>\r\n <p>If you prefer to plan a broader day trip, you can also visit the <a class=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.visitatavernes.es\/en\/trip-planner\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tavernes trip planner<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/section>\r\n\r\n <section class=\"section\" id=\"entorn\">\r\n <div class=\"split reverse\" style=\"align-items:center;\">\r\n <div class=\"media\">\r\n <figure style=\"height:100%;\">\r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitatavernes.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Torre-de-Guaita.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"height:100%;display:block;\">\r\n <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"tower-img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitatavernes.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/DSC08452-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Watchtower of Tavernes de la Valldigna\" \/>\r\n <\/a>\r\n <figcaption>The Torre de Guaita is another heritage element that can complete the day after visiting Cova del Bolomor.<\/figcaption>\r\n <\/figure>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"text\">\r\n <h2>Discover the surroundings of Tavernes de la Valldigna<\/h2>\r\n <p>A visit to Cova del Bolomor can become the starting point for discovering other <a class=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.visitatavernes.es\/en\/things-to-do-in-tavernes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">places of interest<\/a> in the town and the Valldigna valley. The combination of historical heritage, natural spaces and Mediterranean landscape makes it possible to complete the day with different cultural and leisure options.<\/p>\r\n <p>Among the most outstanding natural and heritage spaces are:<\/p>\r\n <div class=\"list-block\">\r\n <div class=\"list-item\"><h3>The urban centre of Tavernes de la Valldigna<\/h3><p>The town centre allows visitors to experience local daily life, stroll through its streets and discover its gastronomic and commercial offer. Some of the most representative buildings of Tavernes de la Valldigna are also located there.<\/p><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"list-item\"><h3>The Valldigna Viewpoint<\/h3><p><a class=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.visitatavernes.es\/en\/mirador-de-la-mediterrania-viewpoint\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">A privileged place<\/a> from which to contemplate the valley and the Mediterranean coast.<\/p><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"list-item\"><h3>Clot de la Font<\/h3><p>A <a class=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.visitatavernes.es\/en\/clot-de-la-font-fountain\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">natural area<\/a> of great environmental value where water and vegetation create an ideal place for walking and enjoying the surroundings.<\/p><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"list-item\"><h3>Hiking routes in La Valldigna<\/h3><p>The paths that cross Serra de les Creus, the Mond\u00faver massif or the Bolomor ravine itself allow visitors to discover beautiful <a class=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.visitatavernes.es\/en\/trekking\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mediterranean landscapes<\/a>.<\/p><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"list-item\"><h3>The beaches of Tavernes de la Valldigna<\/h3><p>The town\u2019s coastline offers kilometres of sand where you can enjoy the Mediterranean. <a class=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.visitatavernes.es\/en\/our-beaches\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tavernes de la Valldigna beach<\/a> has services, a promenade and restaurant areas, making it an ideal place for leisure, relaxation and outdoor activities by the sea.<\/p><\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/section>\r\n\r\n <section class=\"section\" id=\"calendari\">\r\n <div class=\"calendar-shell\">\r\n <h2 class=\"calendar-title\">Visit calendar<\/h2>\r\n <p>During April and May 2026, visits to Cova del Bolomor will take place <strong>every other Sunday<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n <div class=\"calendar-toolbar\">\r\n <button class=\"calendar-btn\" type=\"button\" id=\"prevMonth\">\u2039 Previous month<\/button>\r\n <div class=\"calendar-month\" id=\"calendarMonthLabel\"><\/div>\r\n <button class=\"calendar-btn\" type=\"button\" id=\"nextMonth\">Next month \u203a<\/button>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"calendar-table-wrap\">\r\n <table aria-label=\"Navigable visit calendar\">\r\n <thead>\r\n <tr><th>Mon<\/th><th>Tue<\/th><th>Wed<\/th><th>Thu<\/th><th>Fri<\/th><th>Sat<\/th><th>Sun<\/th><\/tr>\r\n <\/thead>\r\n <tbody id=\"calendarBody\"><\/tbody>\r\n <\/table>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <p class=\"legend\">\r\n <span class=\"legend-box\"><\/span> Days with visits available\r\n <span class=\"legend-today\"><\/span> Today\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/section>\r\n\r\n <section class=\"section\" id=\"reserva\">\r\n <div class=\"wa-wrap\">\r\n <p style=\"margin:0 0 12px 0; font-size:17px; font-weight:600;\">Book via WhatsApp<\/p>\r\n <p style=\"margin:0 0 18px 0; font-size:14px; color:#555;\">Send us a message and we will confirm availability as soon as possible.<\/p>\r\n <a id=\"whatsapp-reserva-btn\" data-track=\"whatsapp-bolomor\" href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/34645977022?text=Hello,%20I%20would%20like%20to%20make%20a%20reservation%20for%20the%20visit%20to%20Cova%20del%20Bolomor.%0A%0AI%20look%20forward%20to%20your%20confirmation.%20Thank%20you.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"wa-btn\" aria-label=\"Contact via WhatsApp to book Cova del Bolomor\">\r\n Contact via WhatsApp\r\n <\/a>\r\n <p class=\"wa-note\">Customer service exclusively via WhatsApp (phone calls are not answered)<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/section>\r\n\r\n <section class=\"section\" id=\"imatges\">\r\n <h2>Images of the site and its surroundings<\/h2>\r\n <div class=\"gallery-grid\">\r\n <figure><a class=\"image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.visitatavernes.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/RESTES-HUMANES-DEL-BOLOMOR.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitatavernes.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/RESTES-HUMANES-DEL-BOLOMOR.jpg\" alt=\"Human remains from Bolomor\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Human remains documented at the site.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n <figure><a class=\"image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.visitatavernes.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/RESTES-HIPOPOTAM-COVA-BOLOMOR.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitatavernes.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/RESTES-HIPOPOTAM-COVA-BOLOMOR.jpg\" alt=\"Hippopotamus remains\" \/><\/a><figcaption>The recovered fauna helps reconstruct the prehistoric environment.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n <figure><a class=\"image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.visitatavernes.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/PARIETAL-NEANDERTAL-COVA-BOLOMOR.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitatavernes.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/PARIETAL-NEANDERTAL-COVA-BOLOMOR.jpg\" alt=\"Neanderthal parietal bone\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Parietal fragment attributed to the Neanderthal lineage.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n <figure><a class=\"image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.visitatavernes.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/MAXILAR-DE-MACACO-COVA-BOLOMOR-1.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitatavernes.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/MAXILAR-DE-MACACO-COVA-BOLOMOR-1.jpg\" alt=\"Macaque jaw\" \/><\/a><figcaption>The faunal record shows the diversity of species in the past.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n <figure><a class=\"image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.visitatavernes.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/MANDIBULA-DELEFANT-INFANTIL-COVA-BOLOMOR.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitatavernes.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/MANDIBULA-DELEFANT-INFANTIL-COVA-BOLOMOR.jpg\" alt=\"Juvenile elephant jaw\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Juvenile elephant jaw found in Cova del Bolomor.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n <figure><a class=\"image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.visitatavernes.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/COVA-BOLOMOR.VISTA-EXTERIOR-1200x700_c.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitatavernes.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/COVA-BOLOMOR.VISTA-EXTERIOR-1200x700_c.jpg\" alt=\"Exterior view of the cave\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Exterior view of the rock shelter and the archaeological site.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n <figure><a class=\"image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.visitatavernes.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/situacion-cova-bolomor.jpeg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" 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Imagine standing in the same natural shelter that, more than 300,000 years ago, served as a home for prehistoric communities.<\/p>\r\n <p>From its privileged location on the slope of the Bolomor ravine, this enclave was the perfect strategic point from which to visually dominate the entire valley.<\/p>\r\n <p>Today, this same horizon awaits you to tell the story of our origins in the Valencian Community.<\/p>\r\n <nav class=\"quicknav\" aria-label=\"Contents index\">\r\n <a href=\"#experiencia\">Experience<\/a>\r\n <a href=\"#veure\">What to see<\/a>\r\n <a href=\"#jornada\">History and nature<\/a>\r\n <a href=\"#entorn\">Surroundings<\/a>\r\n <a href=\"#calendari\">Calendar<\/a>\r\n <a href=\"#reserva\">Booking<\/a>\r\n <a href=\"#imatges\">Images<\/a>\r\n <\/nav>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"intro-media\">\r\n <figure>\r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitatavernes.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/cova-del-bolomor-scaled.jpeg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\r\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitatavernes.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/cova-del-bolomor-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"View of Cova del Bolomor\" \/>\r\n <\/a>\r\n <figcaption>The visit offers a close look at one of the great prehistoric sites of the western Mediterranean.<\/figcaption>\r\n <\/figure>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <section class=\"visual-only\" aria-label=\"Visit video\">\r\n <figure>\r\n <iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zBGYKxiJptY\" title=\"Video of the visit to Cova del Bolomor\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\r\n <figcaption>Discover Cova del Bolomor on video too before planning your visit.<\/figcaption>\r\n <\/figure>\r\n <\/section>\r\n\r\n <section class=\"section\" id=\"experiencia\">\r\n <h2>A unique experience: the place where the home was born<\/h2>\r\n <div class=\"split\">\r\n <div class=\"media\">\r\n <figure>\r\n <a class=\"image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.visitatavernes.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Cronologia-castellano.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\r\n <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"timeline-img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitatavernes.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Cronologia-castellano.jpg\" alt=\"Chronology of the site\" \/>\r\n <\/a>\r\n <figcaption>Chronological image of the site and its prehistoric surroundings.<\/figcaption>\r\n <\/figure>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"text\">\r\n <p>Our guided tours invite you on a sensory journey to the Paleolithic. During the visit, you will see archaeological finds and Neanderthal stone tools, and you will stop in front of the very ground where human beings learned to master fire more than 230,000 years ago.<\/p>\r\n <p>It is a magical connection to understand the moment when light and warmth transformed our evolution, while you contemplate the panoramic views that those human groups watched over every day.<\/p>\r\n <p>This combination of living archaeology and endless landscape makes the visit a different cultural experience, where history can be felt under your feet and seen on the horizon.<\/p>\r\n <div class=\"text-gallery\">\r\n <figure>\r\n <a class=\"image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.visitatavernes.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Figura-8.arqueo\u0300legs-1200x700_c.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\r\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitatavernes.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Figura-8.arqueo\u0300legs-1200x700_c.jpg\" alt=\"Archaeological work at Cova del Bolomor\" \/>\r\n <\/a>\r\n <figcaption>Scientific research continues to provide new information about the site.<\/figcaption>\r\n <\/figure>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/section>\r\n\r\n <section class=\"section\" id=\"veure\">\r\n <div class=\"split reverse\">\r\n <div class=\"media\">\r\n <figure>\r\n <a class=\"image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.visitatavernes.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Figura-9.Fauna-de-la-Cova-1200x700_c.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\r\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitatavernes.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Figura-9.Fauna-de-la-Cova-1200x700_c.jpg\" alt=\"Fauna of Cova del Bolomor\" \/>\r\n <\/a>\r\n <figcaption>The visit helps explain the relationship between human communities and the natural environment of the site.<\/figcaption>\r\n <\/figure>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"text\">\r\n <h2>What can you see during the visit?<\/h2>\r\n <p>During the tour you will discover:<\/p>\r\n <div class=\"feature-grid\">\r\n <div class=\"feature-card\"><h3>The rock shelter<\/h3><p>The real excavation setting where the past is uncovered.<\/p><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"feature-card\"><h3>Combustion structures<\/h3><p>The hearths where some of Europe\u2019s earliest controlled fires were lit.<\/p><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"feature-card\"><h3>The marks of time<\/h3><p>Different ground layers preserving more than 350,000 years of climatic and human secrets.<\/p><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"feature-card\"><h3>The Neanderthal trace<\/h3><p>Remains and tools that document the daily life of our ancestors.<\/p><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"feature-card\" style=\"grid-column:1 \/ -1;\"><h3>The natural surroundings<\/h3><p>The biodiversity of Barranc del Bolomor surrounding this historic sanctuary.<\/p><\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/section>\r\n\r\n <section class=\"section\" id=\"jornada\">\r\n <div class=\"split reverse\">\r\n <div class=\"media\">\r\n <figure>\r\n <a class=\"image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.visitatavernes.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Figura-7.Excavacio\u0301-1200x700_c.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\r\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitatavernes.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Figura-7.Excavacio\u0301-1200x700_c.jpg\" alt=\"Excavation at Cova del Bolomor\" \/>\r\n <\/a>\r\n <figcaption>Excavations and fieldwork are part of the site discovery experience.<\/figcaption>\r\n <\/figure>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"text\">\r\n <h2>A day out between history and nature<\/h2>\r\n <p>Cova del Bolomor gives you the opportunity to stand at the centre of a key chapter in European prehistory. It is an invitation to explore, learn and feel moved in an environment where nature and science go hand in hand.<\/p>\r\n <p>Come and discover the place where it all began.<\/p>\r\n <p>Your visit to Cova del Bolomor can also be combined with the <a class=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.visitatavernes.es\/en\/route-cova-del-bolomor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cova del Bolomor Route<\/a>, an itinerary that allows you to reach the site on foot while discovering the natural landscape of La Valldigna. The route crosses areas of great environmental value and offers a different way to approach this important prehistoric enclave.<\/p>\r\n <p>If you prefer to plan a broader day trip, you can also visit the <a class=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.visitatavernes.es\/en\/trip-planner\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tavernes trip planner<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/section>\r\n\r\n <section class=\"section\" id=\"entorn\">\r\n <div class=\"split reverse\" style=\"align-items:center;\">\r\n <div class=\"media\">\r\n <figure style=\"height:100%;\">\r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitatavernes.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Torre-de-Guaita.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"height:100%;display:block;\">\r\n <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"tower-img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitatavernes.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/DSC08452-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Watchtower of Tavernes de la Valldigna\" \/>\r\n <\/a>\r\n <figcaption>The Torre de Guaita is another heritage element that can complete the day after visiting Cova del Bolomor.<\/figcaption>\r\n <\/figure>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"text\">\r\n <h2>Discover the surroundings of Tavernes de la Valldigna<\/h2>\r\n <p>A visit to Cova del Bolomor can become the starting point for discovering other <a class=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.visitatavernes.es\/en\/things-to-do-in-tavernes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">places of interest<\/a> in the town and the Valldigna valley. The combination of historical heritage, natural spaces and Mediterranean landscape makes it possible to complete the day with different cultural and leisure options.<\/p>\r\n <p>Among the most outstanding natural and heritage spaces are:<\/p>\r\n <div class=\"list-block\">\r\n <div class=\"list-item\"><h3>The urban centre of Tavernes de la Valldigna<\/h3><p>The town centre allows visitors to experience local daily life, stroll through its streets and discover its gastronomic and commercial offer. Some of the most representative buildings of Tavernes de la Valldigna are also located there.<\/p><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"list-item\"><h3>The Valldigna Viewpoint<\/h3><p><a class=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.visitatavernes.es\/en\/mirador-de-la-mediterrania-viewpoint\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">A privileged place<\/a> from which to contemplate the valley and the Mediterranean coast.<\/p><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"list-item\"><h3>Clot de la Font<\/h3><p>A <a class=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.visitatavernes.es\/en\/clot-de-la-font-fountain\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">natural area<\/a> of great environmental value where water and vegetation create an ideal place for walking and enjoying the surroundings.<\/p><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"list-item\"><h3>Hiking routes in La Valldigna<\/h3><p>The paths that cross Serra de les Creus, the Mond\u00faver massif or the Bolomor ravine itself allow visitors to discover beautiful <a class=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.visitatavernes.es\/en\/trekking\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mediterranean landscapes<\/a>.<\/p><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"list-item\"><h3>The beaches of Tavernes de la Valldigna<\/h3><p>The town\u2019s coastline offers kilometres of sand where you can enjoy the Mediterranean. <a class=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.visitatavernes.es\/en\/our-beaches\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tavernes de la Valldigna beach<\/a> has services, a promenade and restaurant areas, making it an ideal place for leisure, relaxation and outdoor activities by the sea.<\/p><\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/section>\r\n\r\n <section class=\"section\" id=\"calendari\">\r\n <div class=\"calendar-shell\">\r\n <h2 class=\"calendar-title\">Visit calendar<\/h2>\r\n <p>During April and May 2026, visits to Cova del Bolomor will take place <strong>every other Sunday<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n <div 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color:#555;\">Send us a message and we will confirm availability as soon as possible.<\/p>\r\n <a id=\"whatsapp-reserva-btn\" data-track=\"whatsapp-bolomor\" href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/34645977022?text=Hello,%20I%20would%20like%20to%20make%20a%20reservation%20for%20the%20visit%20to%20Cova%20del%20Bolomor.%0A%0AI%20look%20forward%20to%20your%20confirmation.%20Thank%20you.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"wa-btn\" aria-label=\"Contact via WhatsApp to book Cova del Bolomor\">\r\n Contact via WhatsApp\r\n <\/a>\r\n <p class=\"wa-note\">Customer service exclusively via WhatsApp (phone calls are not answered)<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/section>\r\n\r\n <section class=\"section\" id=\"imatges\">\r\n <h2>Images of the site and its surroundings<\/h2>\r\n <div class=\"gallery-grid\">\r\n <figure><a class=\"image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.visitatavernes.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/RESTES-HUMANES-DEL-BOLOMOR.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitatavernes.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/RESTES-HUMANES-DEL-BOLOMOR.jpg\" alt=\"Human remains from Bolomor\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Human remains documented at the site.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n <figure><a class=\"image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.visitatavernes.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/RESTES-HIPOPOTAM-COVA-BOLOMOR.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitatavernes.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/RESTES-HIPOPOTAM-COVA-BOLOMOR.jpg\" alt=\"Hippopotamus remains\" \/><\/a><figcaption>The recovered fauna helps reconstruct the prehistoric environment.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n <figure><a class=\"image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.visitatavernes.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/PARIETAL-NEANDERTAL-COVA-BOLOMOR.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitatavernes.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/PARIETAL-NEANDERTAL-COVA-BOLOMOR.jpg\" alt=\"Neanderthal parietal bone\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Parietal fragment attributed to the Neanderthal lineage.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n <figure><a class=\"image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.visitatavernes.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/MAXILAR-DE-MACACO-COVA-BOLOMOR-1.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitatavernes.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/MAXILAR-DE-MACACO-COVA-BOLOMOR-1.jpg\" alt=\"Macaque jaw\" \/><\/a><figcaption>The faunal record shows the diversity of species in the past.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n <figure><a class=\"image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.visitatavernes.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/MANDIBULA-DELEFANT-INFANTIL-COVA-BOLOMOR.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitatavernes.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/MANDIBULA-DELEFANT-INFANTIL-COVA-BOLOMOR.jpg\" alt=\"Juvenile elephant jaw\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Juvenile elephant jaw found in Cova del Bolomor.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n <figure><a class=\"image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.visitatavernes.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/COVA-BOLOMOR.VISTA-EXTERIOR-1200x700_c.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitatavernes.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/COVA-BOLOMOR.VISTA-EXTERIOR-1200x700_c.jpg\" alt=\"Exterior view of the cave\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Exterior view of the rock shelter and the archaeological site.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n <figure><a class=\"image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.visitatavernes.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/situacion-cova-bolomor.jpeg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitatavernes.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/situacion-cova-bolomor.jpeg\" alt=\"Location of the cave\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Location of Cova del Bolomor within its territorial surroundings.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n <figure><a class=\"image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.visitatavernes.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Figura-6.Fosils-1200x700_c.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitatavernes.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Figura-6.Fosils-1200x700_c.jpg\" alt=\"Fossils from the cave\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Fossils provide information about climate, fauna and human occupation.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n <figure><a class=\"image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.visitatavernes.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/DJI_0786-scaled.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitatavernes.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/DJI_0786-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Aerial view of the surroundings\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Aerial view of the valley and the natural surroundings near the site.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n <figure><a class=\"image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.visitatavernes.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/DJI_0768-scaled.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitatavernes.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/DJI_0768-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Aerial view of the area\" \/><\/a><figcaption>The elevated location explains the strategic value of the cave.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/section>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <script>\r\n (function () {\r\n var btn = document.getElementById('whatsapp-reserva-btn');\r\n if (btn) {\r\n btn.addEventListener('click', function () {\r\n if (typeof gtag === 'function') {\r\n gtag('event', 'click_whatsapp_bolomor', {\r\n event_category: 'engagement',\r\n event_label: 'visita_cova_bolomor_whatsapp'\r\n });\r\n }\r\n if (window.dataLayer && typeof 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