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About Sergio López Prieto

https://ultimatemontserratguide.com

Travel writer and local Montserrat expert. I live in Collbató, at the foot of Montserrat, and explore the mountain year-round, uncovering its hidden corners to help others have the best possible experience.

The Santa Cova of Montserrat: The Chapel Where, According to Legend, It All Began

August 20, 2026 by Sergio López PrietoLeave a Comment

The Black Madonna of Montserrat, La Moreneta, a 12th-century Romanesque carving of the Virgin and Child

I live in Collbató, at the foot of Montserrat's southern face. When I climb toward the mountain along the Camí de les Coves, there's a moment I never tire of: as I round a bend in the path, a small chapel appears in the distance, wedged into the rock. This is the Santa Cova, and for many of us who live here it's the true spiritual heart of Montserrat, even more than the famous Benedictine monastery. This is the place where tradition sets … [Read more...]

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