Why this ride
From Denia it runs 326 km to Denia; allow about 5 h 21 of riding. The stops in between: Port de Penaguila- Abric II, Cueva de las Arañas del Carabassi and back through Port de Penaguila- Abric II.
CURVESCOUT / MOTORCYCLE RIDE
Cova del mig dia and Cueva de las Arañas del Carabassi
Plan this ride
- Recorded distance
- 326 km
- Riding-time estimate
- 5 h 21
- Journey
- Recorded itinerary
Distance and timing basis
Ordered leg totals agree within rounding. Stop distances are approximate sums of rounded legs. Stops, delays, approach and any separate return travel add time. Basis: producer-declared routed record.
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Distance and riding time are measured on the routed road. Check local closures and conditions before you ride.
Waypoint introductions and full write-ups
1. Cova del mig dia
The Montgó dominates the coast between Dénia and Xàbia, a massive limestone mountain rising to 753 metres straight from the sea, its profile said to resemble a sleeping elephant. The Cova del Mig Dia, the cave of midday, is in the flanks of the Montgó, one of several caves and shelters on the mountain, some with traces of prehistoric occupation and rock art. The Montgó is a natural park, with paths leading through scrub and pine to caves, viewpoints and the summit.
Read the complete Cova del mig dia write-up.
Recorded stop-planning note
May refer to an earlier itinerary; verify against your selected route before riding.
Planning note
Cova del mig dia is where the day begins. Next is Port de Penaguila- Abric II.
2. Port de Penaguila- Abric II
The Port de Penàguila is a mountain pass in the interior of Alicante province, on the road between Alcoy and the Vall de Guadalest, where the hills of the Comtat rise toward the Serra d'Aitana, the highest range in the province. The village of Penàguila, below the pass, is a small, ancient place huddled beneath a castle on a rocky crest, and Benilloba, Cocentaina and Alcoy are all close. The second shelter of the Port de Penàguila is one of several painted sites in the area.
Read the complete Port de Penaguila- Abric II write-up.
Recorded stop-planning note
May refer to an earlier itinerary; verify against your selected route before riding.
Planning note
Port de Penaguila- Abric II comes up about 70 km into the recorded legs. Next is Cueva de las Arañas del Carabassi.
3. Cueva de las Arañas del Carabassi
The Carabassí is one of the last stretches of wild-ish coast between Alicante and Santa Pola: a line of dunes held together by pine and marram grass, a long beach, and the sea glittering under the flight path of Alicante airport. In the low rocky ground behind it lies a small cave known for painted marks, the Cueva de las Arañas del Carabassí, close to the village of El Altet and a short hop from Santa Pola.
Read the complete Cueva de las Arañas del Carabassi write-up.
Recorded stop-planning note
May refer to an earlier itinerary; verify against your selected route before riding.
Planning note
about 154 km into the recorded legs you reach Cueva de las Arañas del Carabassi. Next is back through Port de Penaguila- Abric II.
4. back through Port de Penaguila- Abric II
Return visit. Read the place description above.
Read the complete Port de Penaguila- Abric II write-up.
Recorded stop-planning note
May refer to an earlier itinerary; verify against your selected route before riding.
Planning note
back through Port de Penaguila- Abric II, late in the day. Next is Cova del mig dia.
5. Cova del mig dia
Return visit. Read the place description above.
Read the complete Cova del mig dia write-up.
Recorded stop-planning note
May refer to an earlier itinerary; verify against your selected route before riding.
Planning note
Back at Cova del mig dia. That is the ride.
Leg by leg
Cova del mig dia to Port de Penaguila- Abric II
Cova del mig dia → Port de Penaguila- Abric II is 70 km of rhythm rather than effort. Let it flow and let the view breathe.
Port de Penaguila- Abric II to Cueva de las Arañas del Carabassi
Port de Penaguila- Abric II → Cueva de las Arañas del Carabassi is 84 km of getting across. Ride it tidily and keep the enthusiasm for what comes after.
Cueva de las Arañas del Carabassi to back through Port de Penaguila- Abric II
Cueva de las Arañas del Carabassi → back through Port de Penaguila- Abric II is 86 km of getting across. Ride it tidily and keep the enthusiasm for what comes after.
back through Port de Penaguila- Abric II to Cova del mig dia
back through Port de Penaguila- Abric II → Cova del mig dia is 85 km of rhythm rather than effort. Let it flow and let the view breathe.