Montgó Natural Park. Botanical Trail
Set within the outer grounds of the Cap de Sant Antoni Lighthouse, this short interpretation trail offers an educational, accessible route designed to share the biodiversity and native flora of the Montgó Natural Park.
It is an easy, comfortable stroll that invites you to connect with the essence of the Mediterranean. Pair the discovery of the local flora with the imposing views from the clifftops, and you have the perfect finishing touch to your visit to the lighthouse.
Highlights along the trail:
- Protected gems: Ifach catchfly (Silene hifacensis / Silene d’Ifac), an endemic species of high conservation value within the coastal vegetation.
- Trees and traditional species: Aleppo pine (Pinus halepensis / Pi blanc), wild olive (Olea europaea sylvestris / Ullastre) and almond (Prunus dulcis / Ametler).
- Native shrubs and scrubland: mastic tree (Pistacia lentiscus / Llentiscle), Italian buckthorn (Rhamnus alaternus / Aladern), osyris (Osyris lanceolata / Ginestera), black buckthorn (Rhamnus lycioides / Arçot) and joint pine (Ephedra fragilis / Ginesta borda).
- Palms, small shrubs and flowering plants: European fan palm (Chamaerops humilis / Margalló), rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis / Romer), Mediterranean heath (Erica multiflora / Petorrell), pale stonecrop (Sedum sediforme / Raimet de pastor) and giant fennel (Ferula communis / Canyafel).
Best practice during your visit
Please remember that you are in a protected area of the Montgó Natural Park:
- Stay on the marked paths.
- Do not pick or damage any plants or specimens along the route.
- Use the bins in the interpretation area and never leave litter in the countryside.
- Do not light fires or smoke.
- Help us protect the natural heritage of Xàbia and the Natural Park.