Cova des Coloms
Última actualización: 20/08/2024
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The Binigaus Ravine
The Binigaus ravine begins in the town of es Migjorn and ends at Binigaus beach, near the beach of Santo Tomas.
In this ravine we can visit several caves, the best known being the Cova des Coloms ( also called La Catedral).
How to get to the Cova des Coloms
Getting to the Cova des Coloms is not easy.
Getting from Es MigJorn
You can get there from the village of es Migjorn or from the beach of Santo Tomás.
I recommend going on foot or by bike (there are some sections of considerable difficulty for mountain biking) from es Migjorn.
- To get to the road that leads from es Migjorn to Binigaus beach, simply drive along the main road to Ferreries and take the detour to es Migjorn.
- Once you arrive at es Migjorn follow the signs to the beach.
You can leave your car next to the cemetery at the beginning of the road, although there are only 6 or 7 parking spaces. - During the Camino you will pass by the Hotel Binigaus Vell.
- Once on the road you have to follow the arrows and painted signs to the Cova.
You will see signs with Cave, Cova, Coves, and also red or yellow paint marks that you must follow. - If you manage not to get lost on the paths, you will reach a ramp from which you can access the Cova.
- It should not take more than 30 minutes from the start of the trail to the Cova.
How to get there from Binigaus Beach
You can also walk to the Cova des Coloms from Binigaus beach.
I have never done the route, but it is simply a matter of following a path.
- It is easy to get lost, so I recommend carrying a GPS track on a watch or cell phone.
Once There…
When you arrive at the Cova des Coloms you will be surprised by its dimensions.
It is a cave 300 meters long, 15 meters wide and 24 meters high.
If you decide to enter the cave be careful because the floor is very slippery in areas where there are stones due to the high humidity in the place.
It is believed that this cave was used as a sanctuary or as a place of religious pilgrimage judging by the findings that were made inside it decades ago.
Visit the beaches in the area
The easiest option is to go to Binigaus.
In about 25 minutes you can be on this wonderful beach. For the more adventurous I recommend Cala Escorxada, a spectacular beach and very difficult to access (If you go by bike, you will have to leave it at a specific point of the route unless you are an expert).
If you go to Cala Escorxada, do not forget to return before dark or it will be more difficult to orient yourself and calculate that it will take about 1 hour to return to the starting point in es Migjorn.
Visit other nearby caves
Photos of the Cova des Coloms
