Cova Tallada
A sea cave and old quarry beneath the cliffs of Cap de Sant Antoni, reached by a cliff path on foot or by kayak, with turquoise water inside.
Cova Tallada lies beneath the sea cliffs on the border of Dénia and Jávea. It is both a natural sea cave and a 16th-century sandstone quarry, with carved stone pillars and skylight openings inside, and the water glows a clear blue-green. By land, you can descend a steep cliff path from the end of Les Rotes or from the Jávea side, and the last stretch requires climbing over rocks. An easier way is to join a kayak tour from Les Rotes or Jávea port. High season (roughly mid-June to mid-September) has a daily visitor cap, and you need to book a free reservation in advance on the Dénia municipal website. Wear non-slip shoes and bring water.
Opening hours
Open all day (summer visits limited, advance booking)
Nearby sights
- Les Rotes & Torre del Gerro
- Windmills of La Plana
- Xàbia Old Town & Church of Sant Bertomeu
- Port of Xàbia & Duanes de la Mar
- Cap de Sant Antoni Lighthouse & Viewpoint
- Arenal Beach (Xàbia)
- Montgó Natural Park
- Port of Dénia & Marqués de Campo