Cova dels Arcs: the sea cave of Cala del Moraig

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The Poble Nou de Benitatxell hides among its crystalline waters and paradisiacal coves a cave that was created more than 60,000 years ago. It is called Cova dels Arcs (cave of the arches) and the truth is that the name couldn't fit better. It is a magical corner formed by three limestone rock arches and the erosion of water that little by little has been creating these impressive cavities, highly sought after by all snorkelers and photography lovers. It is a natural wonder of the Costa Blanca , very close to the towns of Calpe, Moraira and Jávea. It is the perfect place to let yourself get lost, take a dip in its neighboring Moraig beach , discover the fault or dare to discover the route of the cliffs. All this without taking into account everything that this Valencian corner offers and everything that safeguards this area of ​​​​the Mediterranean coast, which would be enough to stay at least a week.

How it was created and its recent closure to the public Cova dels Arcs Cova dels Arcs This cavity was formed 60,000 years ago and with the passage of time, water, air and rocks have been sculpted and eroded until it became the cave we know today. It is well known by the community of speleodivers, it has a length of more than 1,000 meters and Colombia Mobile Number List today it continues in constant geomorphological evolution. As established by the Geological and Mining Institute of Spain, it is: “ The most relevant gallery of the karst network from a scientific point of view and is a place of great hydrogeological relevance, as it is considered the main discharge area of ​​the aquifer of Benissa towards the sea, through the so-called riu Blanc”. “The Riu Blanc is an active underwater upwelling of extraordinary scientific interest due to its particular hydrogeological functioning, since through its main conduit water not only comes out, but also enters.



This underground river has a large gallery from which little by little other galleries are born and of which more and more is known thanks to exploration teams and expert speleologists. According to the Geological and Mining Institute of Spain: “The observations made lead us to consider that the water enters through the Cova dels Coloms sinkhole (located between Altea and Calp), crosses the aquifer system of the Benissa depression and re-emerges through the underwater upwelling of the Moraig, in El Poble Nou de Benitatxell.” Cova dels Arcs The Cova dels Arcs. by joan A system of galleries, wells, paths and unique underground conduits that, together with those that can be found on the Greek island of Kephalina, form an extraordinary hydrogeological phenomenon. Getting to the cave was relatively easy since it is located in Cala del Moraig itself and you can't get lost. We say “was” since today its access is closed due to security measures . As the Poble Nou de Benitatxell Tourist Office tells us, the storms, the strong waves, the slippery rocks that surround it and the large number of people who visited it have been sufficient reasons to close its access by land.