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Festivities of La Magdalena
These festivities established in the 15th century became popular starting in 1945. The main activities are: the colourful Pregó parade which announces the festivities, the Canyes procession tow...
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Las Fallas Festival, Valencia
Las Fallas celebrations are an explosive festival held in Valencia from 15-19th March, though the Fallas officially begin the last Sunday in February. Valencia fills up with joy. As a matter of fact, ...
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Jornada Cidiana de San Juan
Desde el año 2013 Jadraque, en Guadalajara, celebra la noche de San Juan (el 24 de junio) con el tradicional salto de las hogueras y con una jornada festiva cuyas actividades giran en torno a l...
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Castle of La Mola, Novelda
A late 12th century Almohad building, with part of the walls and the square tower remaining. In the late 14th century the castle was in Christian hands and alterations were made to its structure, wit...
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The Atalaya castle in Villena
In November 1088, Alfonso VI summoned El Cid in the outskirts of Villena (Belliana, as it is written in Estoria Roderici) so as to join the royal troops and lay siege against the Almoravids. The Almor...
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Castle Fortress, Biar
Perched atop a butte, with two walls around it, lies the Biar castle. History books could be written on what took place behind the walls. A frontier town, Biar played a major role in the Christian con...
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El Punt del Cid
This archeological site, which is 3 kilometres away from the Mediterranean Sea, is placed in Mont dels Estanys (110 metres high). It is believed this was the place where the Romans set their strategic...
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Almenara castle, Castellón
The castle is placed on a hill, at 175 metres height above sea level. Although the hiking trail is not well marked throughout, it is stroller-friendly, involving an easy 2-km walk. This castle, which...
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Corbó Castle, Banasal
The castle is mentioned in several documents from 1157 onwards, in which Ramón Berenguer IV granted “Carta Puebla” to Alcañíz. In the "Carta Puebla"of 1239 Pedro Daroc...
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El Castell Vell or del Fadrell, in Castellón
The remains of this Muslim castle, which dates back to the 10th and 11th centuries, are located on the hill of La Magdalena. This site, where Neolithic settlement relics have been found, is the place ...
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