The capstone weighs approximately 18 tons and measures over 5 meters in length.
The monument was declared a Bien de Interés Cultural (Property of Cultural Interest) in 1964.
Excavations have uncovered prehistoric pottery fragments and human remains within the chamber area.
The dolmen was originally covered by a mound of earth and stones known as a tumulus to protect the burial chamber.
The granite slabs were sourced from local geological formations found in the surrounding Roses mountains.
The Creu Cobertella is the largest megalithic dolmen in Catalonia and dates back to the Neolithic period, approximately 3000-2700 BCE. The structure consists of a burial chamber formed by seven massive granite slabs covered by a large horizontal capstone. Its name derives from the medieval belief that the structure served as a 'covered cross' or shelter. Archaeologists estimate that the tomb originally featured a long corridor leading to the main chamber, though much of the original tumulus has eroded. The monument remains situated within the natural landscape of the Cap de Creus peninsula. It serves as a significant example of megalithic funerary architecture in the Mediterranean region.
From the front entrance of the dolmen, capturing the scale of the vertical slabs against the mountain backdrop.
Wear sturdy, closed-toe hiking shoes as the path is unpaved and rocky.
Bring water as there are no amenities or shaded water sources near the site.
Combine this visit with a hike along the nearby coastal paths of the Cap de Creus Natural Park.
Attempting to drive a large vehicle up the narrow, winding mountain road if you are not experienced with Mediterranean coastal tracks.
Do not climb on the stones or move rocks, as the site is a protected archaeological monument.
