Cova Foradà

Useful Information

Location:	Carretera Oliva - Pego, Km 4, 46780 Oliva, Valencia. (38.8844474, -0.0900083)
Open:	no restrictions. [2026]
Fee:	free. [2026]
Classification:	Karst Cave
Light:	bring torch.
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Guided tours:	self guided
Photography:	allowed
Accessibility:	no
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History

2010	almost complete skeleton of a Neanderthal found.
2019	archeologists find a necklace featuring eagle claws, which suggests symbolic purposes.

Description

Cova Foradà or Cova Foradada is an archaeological site with remains of Neanderthals. During excavations in 2010 an almost complete skeleton of a Neanderthal was found. It is the most complete skeleton ever found in Spain with the bones still attached to the spine. The excavations were led by José Aparicio Pérez from the archaeological department of the Provincial Government of Valencia.