Cueva de las Palomas
A Juanes river site with a 20 m waterfall after rain, pools and a cave, on a marked 8.5 km loop with free camping zones.
The Cueva de las Palomas is a site on the Juanes river, which rises in the Yátova municipality and runs barely 2 km as a mountain stream with rugged scenery. Its main draw is a waterfall of about 20 metres, plus pools and falls that appear in rainy periods. The water route continues to the Turche Cave, in Buñol, and the Mills Route, in Alborache.
The SL-CV 163 trail
The approved SL-CV 163 loop, 8.5 km long, starts at the San Vicente park and follows the Juanes drove road to the river source, the Charco Carbonero pool, the cave and its viewpoint. It also passes the Abadejo mill and the snow well. The site has two free camping zones, paelleros, toilets and a non-drinking water tank.
Tips for your visit
- The waterfall depends on rain: in a dry summer it can run almost dry; autumn and spring are the moment.
- Wet rock is slippery and there are stepped stretches: wear shoes with grip.
- Camp only in the signposted free zones and respect the paelleros and fire rules.
- You get there by car; combine it with the Turche Cave of Buñol, on the same water route.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a cave to visit?
The route passes the Cueva de las Palomas and its viewpoint, on the 8.5 km SL-CV 163 loop from San Vicente park.
When does the waterfall flow?
It is seasonal and rain-dependent: the 20 m fall shows after rainy periods, best in autumn and spring.
Can you camp?
Yes, in the two free camping zones of the site, with paelleros and toilets; respect current fire rules.
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