The caves - The Peñeta

It is the shortest path in the town, It has a length of 1km, an approximate duration of 30 min. And a low difficulty.

One of the best routes in Chulilla and very close to our accommodations

Trail located in the municipality of Chulilla.

1 Km

magnificent views

30 min

difficulty: Easy

Local Trail:

The caves - The Peñeta

Despite being the shortest, It is one of the most colorful, since it runs behind the castle cliff, passing through the two most interesting viewpoints in Chulilla, the one on the street “The caves” y “The Peñeta” at the end of Calle Mayor.

The route shows us in just 1 km., The spectacular surroundings closest to Chulilla; the beginnings of the Turia river gorges and also the Turia valley.

Halfway through the route, there is a rockfall from the mountain. They are giant rocks, stacked on top of each other, the road passes through them. You have to be careful because the ravine is close. Before reaching the stones you will see on the left the calls “The caves”, which in the past were used by the townspeople as a meeting point on rainy days. Being an area protected from storms, It was common for them to be used for other jobs such as repairing baskets or making ropes with local plants such as esparto grass..

the caves - the peñetas

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In the rock of the mountain you can see numerous climbing routes. This area known as “The caves” It was one of the first to be climbed in Chulilla back in the years 70 y 80. It has now been completely re-equipped and is still widely used by climbers.

Down in the river, you can see the orchards of “TrasCastillo”, They are the oldest orchards in Chulilla, The network of irrigation ditches was originally made by the Arabs and then developed until it irrigated the entire Chulilla Valley..

At the end of the path you reach the La Peñeta viewpoint. From there you can see the entire valley of the Turia River, point where the Canyon ends. In the background you can see a population center, It is actually a neighborhood of Chulilla known as La Ermita, What is the hermitage of Santa Bárbara, Patron saint of Chulilla and was built in the 20th century.

From the La Peñeta viewpoint you can identify an area heavily populated with poplars., Among them is the natural pool of “Las Mulas”, a small natural pool where you can swim in the hot months, it is suitable for children .

You can continue your itinerary along Calle Mayor until you reach the square or from the viewpoint to visit the Castle or the Church going up Calle Buenavista.