Discover Casas del Señor: Monte Coto, hiking trail and village culture

Casas del Señor can be discovered through several distinctive aspects: the Ermita de las Casas del Señor represents local heritage, while Monte Coto stands for rugged landscapes and biodiversity. The PR-CV 166 and the Aula de la Natura also provide specific starting points for hikes and nature experiences. This allows you to plan your stay around whether architectural history, trails, wildlife and plant life, or village culture should be the focus.

A distinctive hermitage with its own history

The Ermita de las Casas del Señor is classified as a Monument of Local Interest and as a locally significant cultural asset with general partial protection. Its construction history dates from 1911 to 1915. The rectangular floor plan, a rose window and the square bell tower define its architectural appearance. The tower has three levels and a clock—details that also make the building interesting to visitors who want to explore local architecture away from major sights.

The Ermita has three bells: La Xicoteta from 1886, La Mare de Deu del Remei from 1973 and El Sagrat Cor from 1923. The different years add individually identifiable elements to the view of the building.

Hiking trail and natural surroundings around Casas del Señor

The PR-CV 166 hiking trail begins in Cases del Senyor, Monóvar, and is a 12.90-kilometre linear hiking trail. Its homologation status is “positive quality control”.

Monte Coto has rugged terrain with steep slopes. In the upper course of the Barranco de Caseta, the natural area reaches an elevation of 997 metres. Monte Coto was designated a municipal natural area on 23 March 2007 and covers approximately 763 hectares within the municipality of Monóvar. Its size, elevation and pronounced slopes make this landscape a distinctive point of reference for anyone who wants to include nature and terrain in their plans during their stay.

The wildlife and plant life are also diverse: Monte Coto is home to more than 100 bird species, including golden eagles, as well as approximately 700 plant species. This combination particularly appeals to visitors who want to pay close attention not only to the route but also to the natural surroundings while hiking.

Aula de la Natura as a starting point

The Aula de la Natura in Casas del Señor has sleeping rooms, changing rooms with showers, sports facilities, a barbecue area and an exhibition room. It is equipped for hikers, groups and schools. Various hiking trails can begin at the Aula de la Natura. Within the area’s nature attractions, it therefore provides another specific point of reference alongside the PR-CV 166 and Monte Coto.

Planning your stay

The route from Monóvar to Casas del Señor follows the CV-83 and CV-838. It is approximately 14 kilometres long, and the journey takes about 15 minutes. When choosing accommodation, you can therefore first consider which themes should shape your daily rhythm: the linear PR-CV 166, the landscape of Monte Coto, the Ermita, or the village events and local offerings. Casas del Señor is therefore a suitable search area for travellers who want to align their accommodation choice closely with specific interests in nature and culture.

Village festivals and local offerings

The festivals of Casas del Señor are among the village festivals held in Monòver in August. The III. Mostra de Productes de Proximitat in Casas del Señor provides another cultural and culinary highlight. Local products, crafts, wineries, workshops and concerts were announced for the event. This combination of village events, regional products and wine offerings broadens the view of Casas del Señor beyond hiking trails and architectural history.

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