Discover Canyades d'en Cirus

During a stay in Canyades d'en Cirus, you can use the municipal hiking routes and local festival traditions as different points of reference. Route 12 is described by its length and low level of difficulty; Route 13 passes through vineyards in the direction of Hondón. The chapel and patron saint festivities offer another cultural point of reference. When planning, you can weigh up whether trails, landscapes or local celebrations should take priority on your trip.

Hiking routes and landscape

The municipal hiking guide published by the town of Monóvar includes 19 routes. These include Route 12 from the Aula de la Naturaleza to Cañadas de Don Ciro, as well as Route 13. Route 12 is listed as 10,170 m long and having a low level of difficulty; you can follow it on foot or by bicycle. On the way to Cañadas de Don Ciro, it follows the Cañada Real de los Mudos and the Vereda de los Mudos. Route 13 follows a paved road through vineyards in the direction of Hondón.

The routes have different features to consider: for Route 12, its length, level of difficulty and the option of travelling on foot or by bicycle are specified. Route 13 is characterized by vineyards and the paved road. These differences can help you choose if you want to plan your routes around specific features.

Rural setting in Monóvar

Across the wider municipality of Monóvar, paths and tracks pass through vineyards, almond groves and olive groves, over stone terraces, and by rural homes and cave dwellings. Wells and marble quarrying areas are also part of this rural setting. If you are considering the wider surroundings of the municipality as well as the individual routes when planning your trip, these landscape features offer additional points of reference.

Nature and history on Route 12

Between El Cabezo and El Calafuch, Route 12 passes an enclosed plot of land considered a habitat for numerous rabbits and hares. A golden eagle may also occasionally be spotted there. The route also has a historical connection: El Hospital is a place where people wounded in the Carlist War were housed. Nature watching and local history thus give Route 12 two distinct themes that may be relevant to your choice.

Chapel and patron saint festivities

The local chapel was inaugurated in 1950, with the image of Our Lady of Fátima as its patron saint. Its construction was made possible by financial contributions from all the residents. The 2024 and 2025 patron saint festival programmes included a flower and fruit offering to the Virgen de Fátima, a procession and a fireworks display. Both programmes also featured a Gatxamiga cooking competition. Alongside the religious occasion, the programme thus includes community celebrations and cooking.

Plan your journey

For the drive from Monóvar to Cañadas de Don Ciro, the municipality suggests a route of 22.3 km and an approximate journey time of 24 minutes. The journey time may vary depending on road conditions or route changes. If you are planning your arrival around this estimate, check the current route and journey time before setting off.

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