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Santa Cova de Montserrat — Attraction in Collbató

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Santa Cova de Montserrat
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The Santa Cova de Montserrat is the hillside cave on Montserrat where the Virgin of Montserrat was traditionally hidden during the Moorish invasions and later discovered by shepherds in 880. Its discovery made Montserrat into a pilgrimage destination, and led to the founding of the Santa Maria de Montserrat Abbey.
Nearby attractions
Creu de Sant Miquel
08293 Collbató, Barcelona, Spain
Santa Maria de Montserrat Abbey
Montserrat, 08199 Montserrat, Barcelona, Spain
Stairway to Heaven
08199 Monestir de Montserrat, Barcelona, Spain
Sant Joan Funicular Lower Station
08293 Monestir de Montserrat, Barcelona, Spain
Museum of Montserrat
Abadia de Montserrat (Monestir, 08199 Montserrat, Barcelona, Spain
Ermita de la Dolorosa de Montserrat
08293 Collbató, Barcelona, Spain
Nearby restaurants
Montserrat Buffet
08199 Monestir de Montserrat, Barcelona, Spain
Restaurant Abat Cisneros
Plaza del Monasterio, s/n, 08199 Monestir de Montserrat, Barcelona, Spain
Restaurant El Mirador
08199 Monestir de Montserrat, Barcelona, Spain
La Cafeteria
Monasterio de Montserrat, S/N, 08199 Monestir de Montserrat, Barcelona, Spain
Nearby local services
Cruz de San Miguel
08293 Collbató, Barcelona, Spain
Ermita de Sant Miquel
Unnamed Rd, 08293 Monistrol de Montserrat, Barcelona, Spain
Funicular Aeri de Montserrat
C-55, 15, 08691 Monistrol de Montserrat, Barcelona, Spain
Montserrat Cable Car | Upper Station
Aeri de Montserrat | Estació superior, 08199 Monestir de Montserrat, Barcelona, Spain
Sant Joan Funicular Station
Montserrat Испания, Barcelona, Spain
Basílica de Montserrat
08199 Monestir de Montserrat, Barcelona, Spain
Nearby hotels
Hostal Abat Cisneros
Monastir de Montserrat, s/n, 08199 Barcelona, Spain
Alberg Abat Oliba
08293 Monestir de Montserrat, Barcelona, Spain
Cel·les Abat Marcet
08199 Montserrat, Barcelona, Spain
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Santa Cova de Montserrat
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Santa Cova de Montserrat

Monestir de Santa Cecília de Montserrat, 08199 Monistrol de Montserrat, Barcelona, Spain
4.6(294)
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The Santa Cova de Montserrat is the hillside cave on Montserrat where the Virgin of Montserrat was traditionally hidden during the Moorish invasions and later discovered by shepherds in 880. Its discovery made Montserrat into a pilgrimage destination, and led to the founding of the Santa Maria de Montserrat Abbey.

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attractions: Creu de Sant Miquel, Santa Maria de Montserrat Abbey, Stairway to Heaven, Sant Joan Funicular Lower Station, Museum of Montserrat, Ermita de la Dolorosa de Montserrat, restaurants: Montserrat Buffet, Restaurant Abat Cisneros, Restaurant El Mirador, La Cafeteria, local businesses: Cruz de San Miguel, Ermita de Sant Miquel, Funicular Aeri de Montserrat, Montserrat Cable Car | Upper Station, Sant Joan Funicular Station, Basílica de Montserrat
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Nearby attractions of Santa Cova de Montserrat

Creu de Sant Miquel

Santa Maria de Montserrat Abbey

Stairway to Heaven

Sant Joan Funicular Lower Station

Museum of Montserrat

Ermita de la Dolorosa de Montserrat

Creu de Sant Miquel

Creu de Sant Miquel

4.7

(777)

Open until 12:00 AM
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Santa Maria de Montserrat Abbey

Santa Maria de Montserrat Abbey

4.7

(19.5K)

Open until 8:00 PM
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Stairway to Heaven

Stairway to Heaven

4.5

(142)

Open until 6:45 PM
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Sant Joan Funicular Lower Station

Sant Joan Funicular Lower Station

4.3

(196)

Open until 6:30 PM
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Nearby restaurants of Santa Cova de Montserrat

Montserrat Buffet

Restaurant Abat Cisneros

Restaurant El Mirador

La Cafeteria

Montserrat Buffet

Montserrat Buffet

3.5

(294)

Closed
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Restaurant Abat Cisneros

Restaurant Abat Cisneros

4.2

(516)

Closed
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Restaurant El Mirador

Restaurant El Mirador

3.0

(44)

Closed
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La Cafeteria

La Cafeteria

2.0

(259)

Open until 6:30 PM
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Nearby local services of Santa Cova de Montserrat

Cruz de San Miguel

Ermita de Sant Miquel

Funicular Aeri de Montserrat

Montserrat Cable Car | Upper Station

Sant Joan Funicular Station

Basílica de Montserrat

Cruz de San Miguel

Cruz de San Miguel

4.7

(689)

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Ermita de Sant Miquel

Ermita de Sant Miquel

4.4

(68)

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Funicular Aeri de Montserrat

Funicular Aeri de Montserrat

4.7

(3K)

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Montserrat Cable Car | Upper Station

Montserrat Cable Car | Upper Station

4.6

(99)

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Reviews of Santa Cova de Montserrat

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5.0
6y

Great walk!! All paved but quite a few steps - not for wheelchairs. The vignettes along the way to the chapel are really beautiful, and it's almost like a Via Cruces kind of thing. Take your time to enjoy the amazing views!! There was no restroom at the chapel (at least there wasn't when we arrived) so be sure to go at one of the cafes before you start your hike. (There is a turnoff for Collbató where it looks like desperate "pee-ers" have gone before, as it's hidden from view just down the path, but better...

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5.0
9y

The cave is wrapped and protected by a small chapel, that seems to be hanging on the cliff. It's a quite nice piece of architecture. Different from most catholic temples, it has a very simple decoration. To get there, you must take a trail from the Montserrat Monastery. There is a funicular that covers the steepest part of the trail, but i don't recommend taking it to go down, because it doesn't worth the price. Use it only for going back up, if you're tired. Te trail is ornamented with lots of...

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5.0
1y

This is a small chapel near the Montserrat basilica. I was hiking up from the train station so this was a minor detour. The walk to the chapel is interesting with some interesting sculptures on the way, you’ll be walking along a paved road. The hillside chapel preserve the side of the hill at the main altar. Takes about 20 mins to walk to the chapel, there is no entry fee. There is also a miniature version of the Madonna...

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Nancy Pierce MuranoNancy Pierce Murano
Great walk!! All paved but quite a few steps - not for wheelchairs. The vignettes along the way to the chapel are really beautiful, and it's almost like a Via Cruces kind of thing. Take your time to enjoy the amazing views!! There was no restroom at the chapel (at least there wasn't when we arrived) so be sure to go at one of the cafes before you start your hike. (There is a turnoff for Collbató where it looks like desperate "pee-ers" have gone before, as it's hidden from view just down the path, but better to go before!)
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NATY PRIETONATY PRIETO
Hermoso lugar. Muy tranquilo insuperables vistas.
Venkat BalasubramanianVenkat Balasubramanian
This is a small chapel near the Montserrat basilica. I was hiking up from the train station so this was a minor detour. The walk to the chapel is interesting with some interesting sculptures on the way, you’ll be walking along a paved road. The hillside chapel preserve the side of the hill at the main altar. Takes about 20 mins to walk to the chapel, there is no entry fee. There is also a miniature version of the Madonna at the chapel.
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Great walk!! All paved but quite a few steps - not for wheelchairs. The vignettes along the way to the chapel are really beautiful, and it's almost like a Via Cruces kind of thing. Take your time to enjoy the amazing views!! There was no restroom at the chapel (at least there wasn't when we arrived) so be sure to go at one of the cafes before you start your hike. (There is a turnoff for Collbató where it looks like desperate "pee-ers" have gone before, as it's hidden from view just down the path, but better to go before!)
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This is a small chapel near the Montserrat basilica. I was hiking up from the train station so this was a minor detour. The walk to the chapel is interesting with some interesting sculptures on the way, you’ll be walking along a paved road. The hillside chapel preserve the side of the hill at the main altar. Takes about 20 mins to walk to the chapel, there is no entry fee. There is also a miniature version of the Madonna at the chapel.
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