Covetes del Colomer
Another set of window-caves carved into the rock of Bocairent's old quarter, at the head of the River Clariano, less famous than the Covetes dels Moros but an equal witness to how the rocky landscape was put to use. They were Andalusi granaries, later turned into stables in the 16th century; restored in 2011, they now house the Covetes interpretation centre. You come across them while strolling the medieval quarter.
Alongside the famous Covetes dels Moros, the Covetes del Colomer repeat the idea on a smaller scale: window-caves cut into the rock of Bocairent's old quarter, at the head of the River Clariano. They go more unnoticed, yet their story is one of the fullest in the town.
From granary to visitor centre
They began as Andalusi granaries, just like the larger Covetes. In the 16th century they were reused as stables and, after a restoration in 2011, they house an interpretation centre about Bocairent's window-cave complex.
How to see them
You come across them while walking the medieval quarter, with no need to go out of your way: they are part of the route through the town. They are a good way to understand the Covetes dels Moros before seeing them from a distance.
Frequently asked questions
What are the Covetes del Colomer?
They are another group of window-caves carved into the rock of Bocairent's old town, at the head of the river Clariano, less famous than the Covetes dels Moros.
What were they used for over time?
They began as Andalusi granaries, were turned into stables in the 16th century and, after being restored in 2011, now house the caves' interpretation centre.
How do you see the Covetes del Colomer?
You can view them while strolling through the medieval quarter, without leaving the route, and they are a good way to understand the Covetes dels Moros; access is free.
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