Cabeçó d'Or

Cabeçó d'Or is a mountain summit in the Costa Blanca featuring a height of 1209 meters and complex geological formations with numerous ridges and spurs running along its slopes. The rocky terrain displays varied structures that shape its landscape.

Muslims discovered the Canelobre Caves on the mountain's southern face around 740 AD and used them for different purposes throughout history. This early activity shaped the archaeological significance of the area.

The mountain's name comes from a linguistic mix-up where an Iberian word for water was mistranslated into the Valencian word for gold. This naming quirk is part of local knowledge and gives the place its distinctive character.

Two main hiking routes to the summit start near the Canelobre Caves parking area and offer different difficulty levels. Climbing is restricted from January to June to protect nesting birds, so plan your visit outside these months if you want full access.

The summit sits within an isolated section of Alicante municipality where abandoned mines and old farm structures dot the terrain. These forgotten remains tell stories of past human activity on the mountain.

Elevation above the sea: 1,209 m

GPS coordinates: 38.52781,-0.39533

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:28