Benimassot between Rock Art, Hiking Trails and Valley Views

Benimassot combines a striking valley view with trails to special natural and cultural destinations. Because of its elevated location and views over the valley, the village is known as the “Balcón de la Serrella”. A white balcony runs lengthwise through Benimassot and makes it easier to look out over the valley. On a walk through Benimassot, this balcony can be experienced as part of the village together with the valley view.

Rock Art and Trails Around Cuevas rojas

Cuevas rojas combines a hiking route with a specific cultural theme. Hiking trails lead to the rock shelter in the Sierra de l’Esmolaora, whose rock art is centuries old. In Cuevas rojas, there is macro-schematic, Levantine and schematic rock art. This creates a specific connection between landscape, hiking trail and centuries-old rock art for those interested in culture. Anyone wishing to combine rock art with a trail will find a connection to centuries-old rock art on the hiking trails to Cuevas rojas.

The Abrigo de la afiladora also complements the destinations around Benimassot. Access is via a paved track that starts in Benimassot. At Cuevas rojas, by contrast, hiking trails lead to the rock shelter. Around Benimassot, the hiking trails to Cuevas rojas and the paved track to the Abrigo de la afiladora therefore represent different forms of access. For planning a tour in Benimassot, the surface thus constitutes a specific difference between the two destinations.

Hiking, Mountain Bike Routes and Accessible Springs

Many hiking trails begin in the municipality of Benimassot. The ascent to “El Calvario” is a worthwhile place to visit in Benimassot. Tossal Blanc and Penyal de Cantacuc are destinations for mountain bike and hiking routes in Benimassot; both forms of transport refer to the same points. Font del Raval complements these trail destinations as one of the springs that can be visited in Benimassot. For tours on foot, the municipality therefore offers several specific trail destinations, while Tossal Blanc and Penyal de Cantacuc are also connected with mountain biking. The choice in the village is therefore not limited to a single ascent or a single route.

Festivals with Their Own Traditions

Benimassot also shows its cultural side on set dates. The Fiestas Mayores of Benimassot take place on the third weekend of August. The date on the third weekend of August gives a visit to Benimassot a specific time reference. On Christmas Eve, children and young people from Benimassot walk through the village carrying lavender torches; these are called “Xameles”. The custom involving lavender torches gives Christmas Eve in Benimassot its own local character. For those interested in culture, this annual cycle expands the rock art and trails with two local traditions.

Discover More Places

For further destination ideas, you can also view Algorfa, Cocentaina, Aigües, Teulada, Tormos, Finestrat, Castillo de Montemar and Penàguila.

For the overarching travel overview: Alicante.