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The La Cova Negra municipal natural area is located in the municipality of Játiva, province of Valencia. In the Cova Negra is the Middle Paleolithic site in which remains of Homo Neanderthal have appeared. This natural area is located in the narrow valley formed by the Albaida River, as it crosses the reliefs of the Sierra Grossa, at the exit of the so-called Estret de les Aigües. In the widest meander formed by the Albaida River, at the height of Pico del Paller, you can see the Cova Negra, named for the blackish appearance of its walls.

From the base of the mountain there is an hour's climb to reach the cave, which has magnificent views. There is a tap that comes out with water (February 2024)

The Cova Alta d'Albaida. The marked descent routes from the cross to the Cave are not well marked and there are some technical and slightly dangerous sections. If the Cave is accessed from below, no problem.

La Cova Negra is a cavity that is located in a gorge called the Strait of Waters. Its black color is mainly due to the smoke from the bonfires made by its former inhabitants, the Neanderthals who occupied it for a few months of the year. An important amount of flint tools and other archaeological remains have been found here.

This amazing cave shows the traditional way that our ancestors used to protect themselves from weather adversities. If you enter the cave, you can see that its curious structure would protect you from the wind and rain, but you can enjoy the sun for most of the day.

La Cova Negra is an important archaeological site, located in the widest meander of the Albaida river. It was home to Neanderthal man in the Paleolithic. The cave gets its name from the dark color of the walls. Human remains and paintings have been found inside.

La Cova Negra is an important archaeological site, located in the widest meander of the Albaida river. It was home to Neanderthal man in the Paleolithic. The cave gets its name from the dark color of the walls. Human remains and paintings have been found inside. It is a space of fundamental importance for understanding the culture of the Mosterian and the reality of the Neanderthals. The Almodí Museum exhibits an exact reproduction of a parietal bone from the period, discovered in the cave.

Mountain path that allows you to approach the banks of the Albaida river and also to the Cova Negra by a path. It runs through beautiful pine forests.