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The month of May is marked in the Argelita calendar by the festival of the Santa Cruz. And it is that the neighbors have been waiting for this festival since the month of January, when with the money raised in the auction held after the festival of San Antonio they begin to organize the day in honor of the Santa Cruz. With this, it is not surprising that this festival has a symbolic and emotional content for the residents of the town, who come in procession to the Calvary of the municipality and later celebrate this day in brotherhood.

One of the most culturally active weeks for Spanish towns is Holy Week, and Argelita is no exception. Therefore, in the week of April 6 to 10, the town celebrates different religious and festive activities in which residents and visitors are invited to participate.

In March it is already the  tradition to celebrate the geek world  in Argelita, with a whole weekend dedicated to it. To do this, the town is transformed into the scene of different activities such as escape rooms or laser games, as well as a market where you can enjoy the geek culture, with different food stalls or manga figures. And, of course, all this accompanied by a lot of music that anyone who wants can enjoy.

Els primers festejos de l'any arriben a Argeleta per a commemorar la festivitat de Sant Antoni, patró dels animals. Per això, és tradició la celebració d'una processó d'animals, amb el posterior repartiment de rotllos i l'encesa de la foguera. L'endemà, la jornada gira al voltant de la subhasta típica, una subhasta que permet recaptar els diners suficients per a contribuir a l'organització de la festa de la Santa Creu al maig

On September 29, the festival of San Miguel, one of the patron saints of the town, is celebrated in Alcudia de Veo. On this day, an atmosphere of joy is created in the municipality that is more than evident in each of the organized acts, both in the more religious ones, such as the mass and procession, and in those more playful and festive acts.

The Route of the 99 is a route that was created throughout the country to encourage visitors to visit towns with less than 100 inhabitants. 5 of these towns can be found throughout the Espadán-Mijares municipality group, which keep their charm between the silence, disconnection and peace that can be breathed walking through their streets. You will get a credential for each town you visit. Are you ready to discover these small charming towns? 

In the town of Argelita you will have the opportunity to see a great variety of fountains, among which is the Fuente de la Santa Cruz, where you can see its source among the rocks. It is a unique place where you can spend a perfect family day, you can make use of the picnic areas that are in the fountain itself and enjoy a picnic and games with the whole family in the middle of nature. Before starting the walk to the fountain, we recommend that you stop by the Argelita bakery to taste their handmade products and immerse yourself in an experience that combines nature and local gastronomy.                                                                              

Escape to the town of Ayódar with your family, partner or friends and visit the Pozo de la Olla. You will have the opportunity to visit this natural site and enjoy a day of swimming in its natural pools of crystal clear water. Moreover, in order to spend a perfect day, you can take a small picnic to regain your strength while enjoying this paradisical environment in the heart of the Sierra de Espadán.       

Visit the town of Fuentes de Ayódar for a magical experience thanks to its authentic and majestic Mediterranean forests. You will enter the splendid landscape of the Sierra de Espadán to enjoy the magic of nature that you will find all over its slopes and trails. You will have the opportunity to see unique forests with a multitude of trees such as pines, oaks, cork oaks and aromatic plants. 

Immerse yourself in the urban art of Fanzara and experience a fun and different weekend with your family!  An authentic museum of Urban Art awaits you in Fanzara. Through its walls and walking through its streets, you can observe the numerous works painted by real graffiti experts. An attraction that the little ones love! And not only that, in the vicinity of the town is the Sitjar reservoir, where you will enjoy a fantastic kayaking experience that will put the finishing touches on this unforgettable weekend. Also, if it is hot, don’t forget to take a dip in the crystal clear waters of the Mijares River.

Head into the heart of the Sierra de Espadán to visit Aín, a charming village. Strolling through its streets, you will find numerous traces of the Muslim era, for example, irrigation canals and mills, as it was one of the epicentres where the numerous 16th-century Moorish revolts landed, and that is why its streets still tell of those stories and legends today. Moreover, Aín keeps its roots of being a town located in the heart of the Sierra de Espadán, so walking through its territory, you will find the magical relationship that still exists today between its inhabitants and the forest. Don’t forget to also visit its castle.

Enjoy a weekend in Sueras and delve into the history of this fantastic town, thanks to the various guided tours that are held there throughout the year. You will have the opportunity to discover all its historical and cultural heritage, as these visits take you through its symbolic historic centre, also visiting traditional flour and oil mills, observing different ancient clothing and pre-industrial settings; for example, old grocery stores or carpenter’s workshops. This town is not only history, close to the centre you can find hiking trails, such as the route 1 Sueras - Font de Castro, a perfect way to immerse yourself in the lush Mediterranean forests. You will stay at Hotel-Restaurant Verdia.