Pinturas rupestres del abrigo de las Monteses in Jalance

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Discover a prehistoric site in inland Valencia, set amid nature and shaped by thousands of years of history.

Las pinturas rupestres del Abrigo de las Monteses, the Las Monteses Rock Shelter paintings, in Jalance, Valencia, are more than 7,000 years old and lie amid the rugged landscapes of inland Valencia. They offer an intriguing glimpse into prehistoric Levantine art and the lives of the people who created it.


A prehistoric treasure at Las Monteses Rock Shelter

Visiting Las Monteses Rock Shelter in Jalance takes you right back to the origins of Levantine rock art, which forms part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Look closely at the paintings and you will find scenes of hunting and conflict alongside human figures painted onto the rock thousands of years ago. A walk to see the Las Monteses rock paintings also gives you the chance to explore the surrounding countryside and discover another side to Jalance. Add this prehistoric site to your plans and delve into thousands of years of history in inland Valencia.