Montgo Nature Reserve The 2100+ hectare reserve is located 9km to the North of the Arenal beach, situated between Xabia and Denia. Parc Natural del Montgó or Montgó Nature Reserve was declared as such in 1987, due to it being home to a vast variety of wildlife and important archeological discoveries such as cave painting and the remains of Iberian settlements. It is also, however, more notably home to Mt Montgó or ‘Montgó Massif’! An iconic, 753 meter high mountain, debatable the most recognizable feature of this beautiful municipality due to its unique shape.
The mountain itself is said by many to resemble the head of an elephant, with a large cave near the peak acting as the eye and Cap de Sant Antoni as the trunk stretching out into the sea. Weather permitting, climbing Montgó is a must when visiting Javea, as the feeling of achievement when you reach the summit and are free to gaze upon the unparalleled views of the surrounding areas is truly breathtaking. This isn’t the only way to explore the reserve however, as there are a variety of walking trails available to the public, all with varying difficulties.
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