The Montgó massif rises from almost sea level to 753 metres directly behind Jávea and the neighbouring town of Dénia, making it one of the most dramatic backdrops of any Costa Blanca resort. The mountain is protected as a natural park and crossed by a network of well-marked hiking trails, ranging from short walks through the lower slopes to a full-day ridge walk to the summit.
The vegetation changes markedly with altitude: Mediterranean scrub on the lower slopes gives way to pine forest and then to bare limestone near the summit. The views from the top take in the entire bay of Jávea, the Balearic Islands on clear days, and the long straight line of the Costa Blanca stretching north and south. The park office near the main trailhead supplies maps and can advise on conditions.