The best running trails in Paratge Natural Municipal Muntanya De Llaurí

The Monastery of Santa María de la Murta is an ancient monastery of the Hieronymite order, located in the Valley of La Murta, in Alcira, Valencia. Founded in the 14th century, this monastery was an important centre of culture and spirituality, and a place of pilgrimage for royalty and aristocracy. The monastery was built under the protection of the Monastery of San Jerónimo de Cotalba, and work began in 1401. Its architectural style is framed within the Valencian Gothic, and over the centuries it received numerous donations from illustrious families. In 1989, the Alcira City Council acquired the monastery and since 1995 it has been in the process of recovery and restoration. In addition to its historical and architectural value, the natural environment of the Valley of La Murta is a protected reserve, which adds an additional attraction for visitors.

Old refrigerator that was used to keep a set of foods fresh. Its snow was taken from winter times or from nearby mountains such as the Mariola mountain range and transported to that point in order to preserve everything.

Path that passes at the foot of the cliff between the Creus mountain and the town. Around here are the old defense walls and also what is called the Bova Ditch.

Small source that is in between these straight areas inside the Creus mountain, on its southern slope. Beautiful climb with the mountain walls above our heads.

Murta Aqueduct. Route with children. The passage is a little complicated for little ones in some sections, but nothing insurmountable or dangerous.

The walk to Carvalho Bernat was beautiful, but once over the top the follow-up route was no longer visible and we had to take the same (very steep) route back to the start/end point.

From Favara through the Barranco de Infierno. Classified as dangerous according to Komoot, which is not true. Very interesting prospects for La Mola. A safety cable is stretched across the rock face. Climb up the last bit. Extensive views over the coast from the Montgo to Valencia. View of L'Ouet.

La Murta is a beautiful forest corner hidden in the coastal mountains of Alzira, it was the center of religious communities since the 6th century, known from then on as the “valley of miracles” (dels Miracles), and in 1347 a group of monks Jerónimos built a monastery that exercised decisive economic, cultural and social power in the Ribera Alta del Xúquer. The remains of the medieval monastery and the set of orchards, irrigation ditches and monks' quarters are the main historical and heritage attraction of the valley. And the natural wonders of the crown of peaks and ambushed slopes are a good attraction for hikers, trail runners and mountaineers in one of the coastal mountain ranges in the south of Valencia. The entrance to the interior of the Murta Municipal Natural Park is regulated to control the number of visitors and conserve the environment. Access from Alzira is signposted along narrow paved country tracks and you have to drive with caution, it is easy to find walkers, runners and cyclists. The parking lot is at the entrance to the monastery grounds, there are benches, trees and a comfortable place to leave vehicles. The most popular itineraries visit the remains of the monastery and follow some of the paths in the forests inside the valley without going up to the summits, except for the itinerary that leads directly to the Creu del Cardenal, which is the most popular peak in the valley. The mountain route leaves the parking lot and as soon as you pass the entrance control, turn to the right along the Senda Botánica de la Umbría, go up a small slope to a curve where there are remains of an old lime kiln and continue along the slope of the Mountain range.