Casas del Señor: Hermitage, Hiking Trails and Monte Coto

Several specific themes come into focus when planning a stay in Casas del Señor: the building history of the hermitage, the PR-CV 166 hiking trail and Monte Coto in the municipality of Monóvar. If you are looking for a hotel, you can plan your trip around local culture, a linear hiking route or nature.

The Hermitage: Building History and Bells

The Ermita de las Casas del Señor is designated a monument of local interest and a cultural heritage asset of local significance with general partial protection. It was built between 1911 and 1915. Its architectural features include a rectangular floor plan, a rose window and a square, three-tiered bell tower with a clock. The building’s basic form, windows and tower can therefore be identified as specific architectural elements.

The three bells also offer a distinct historical reference point: La Xicoteta dates from 1886, El Sagrat Cor from 1923 and La Mare de Deu del Remei from 1973. The chronology is noteworthy because the hermitage’s construction period falls between the date of the oldest bell and the dates of the two later bells. The building history and bells can thus be considered through their different dates without conflating them.

Hiking: PR-CV 166 and Aula de la Natura

The PR-CV 166 hiking trail starts in Cases del Senyor, Monóvar. It is classified as a linear route measuring 12.90 kilometres. Its linear format distinguishes it from a circular route and is an important consideration when planning your own hike. Its homologation status is “positive quality control.” Check the current trail conditions before setting out.

The Aula de la Natura in Casas del Señor is a separate option: various hiking trails can start from there. The facility has sleeping rooms, changing rooms with showers, sports facilities, a barbecue area and an exhibition room. It is equipped for hikers, groups and schools. If you plan to include the Aula in your itinerary, check current access arrangements before your visit. The information about the PR-CV 166 and the trails starting from the Aula therefore offers two different points of reference for a hiking trip.

Monte Coto: Terrain and Biodiversity

Monte Coto was designated a municipal nature area on 23 March 2007. The area covers approximately 763 hectares within the municipality of Monóvar. Its terrain is rugged, with steep slopes. Monte Coto reaches an elevation of 997 metres in the upper reaches of the Barranco de Caseta. The landscape is characterized by its terrain, as well as its area and elevation.

The wildlife and plant life include more than 100 bird species, among them the golden eagle, and approximately 700 plant species. These figures add an ecological dimension to the landscape, alongside its terrain. The main points of interest are easy to distinguish when planning: the PR-CV 166 is described in terms of its route length and format, while Monte Coto is notable for its nature area, terrain and biodiversity.

Getting There and Local Events

Monóvar’s official directions to Casas del Señor follow the CV-83 and CV-838. They give a distance of approximately 14 kilometres and a journey time of about 15 minutes. As these are estimates, check the directions again before setting off.

The III Mostra de Productes de Proximitat in Casas del Señor was scheduled for September 2025, featuring local products, crafts, wineries, workshops and concerts. If you are interested in a future edition, check its dates and programme separately.

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