Discover BenassalA charming village, where history comes alive among cobbled streets, medieval walls and enchanting landscapes. This corner of Castellón is an authentic crossroads that holds secrets from distant times: from the traces of the legendary Cid Campeador even impressive shelters with prehistoric rock art included in the Valltorta-Gasulla Cultural Park.

CROSSROADS: BENASSAL

Benassal was a strategic enclave in the Maestrazgo region of Castellón during the Middle Ages, fortified in the 14th century by the Order of Montesa, the successor of the Temple in Valencia, which enriched the town with a large medieval heritage site. Today, you can visit the Middle Ages in:

  • The Castle of "la MolaBuilt between the 13th and 14th centuries, it was the residence of the Alagón family, the feudal lord's family, and later the meeting room of the town council.
  • The WallsWith defensive towers that protected the city, testimony to its warlike past, such as the Torre de la Cárcel, whose interior can be visited, and those of Garcés and Redonda.
  • The "Forn de Dalt".One of the few remaining medieval ovens in Valencia, it was for centuries the communal oven of Benassal, being active until 1970. It is currently a museum space dedicated to artisan bread.

But Benassal and Alto Maestrazgo is much more than medieval. This municipality forms part of the Valltorta-Gasulla Cultural Park and the Remigia CaveA few kilometres from the village, it hides a treasure of humanity: shelters with cave paintings from 7,000 years ago. Declared World Heritage Sites, these works show

  • Animals such as goats and deerpainted in red and some in black.
  • Coats as El Rincón de Nandowith paintings depicting hunting scenes with archers, deer and wild boar.
  • A magical landscapeThe natural museum is framed by white limestone rocks and holm oak forests.

RELATED ROUTES:

Cave Landscapes of the Valencian Community

The Way of El Cid

EXPERIENCES

What makes Benassal unique? Because in just one day you can walk among medieval buildings and admire the art of our prehistoric ancestors, a destination that unites history, nature and culture!

Ready to explore?

Essential Plans

  • Stroll through the old townwhere every corner looks like a postcard.
  • Climb to the Fountain of En Segures to admire the superb landscape of Alto Maestrazgo.
  • Visit the cave shelters (ideal on a Sunday morning!).
  • Stroll through the Rivet Natural Sitea beautiful forest of oak and holm oak trees.
  • Taste the local gastronomymeats, sausages, mushrooms and local cheeses.

OTHER CROSSROADS

ALBARRACIN

ALCALÁ LA REAL

BAENA

BURGOS

CÁCERES

CARMONA

FROMIST

LEON

MERIDA

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