Rural tourism

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? 

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. 

Enjoy a refreshing weekend in the middle of nature. The municipality group of Espadán-Mijares is home to a large number of natural pools, from the crystal clear waters of the Mijares River. On this getaway, you will stay at Hotel Viñas Viejas, located in the town of Fuentes de Ayódar. In the vicinity of the town, you can find one of the most popular and renowned pools, “El Pou Negre”, you will have the opportunity to discover its waters and spend a day with company and friends, it will help you reconnect with the nature you’ve longed for. Moreover, just 7 kilometres away, you will find the natural pool of Ayódar, also known as Pozo de la Olla. 

Enjoy the experience of being able to travel to the Sierra de Espadán, you will be impressed by its famous and spectacular Mediterranean Forest.  During the entire weekend, departing from Aín, you will delve deep into the mountain range to take different routes among its majestic forests. This adventure will not only be to discover these unique landscapes, you will have the opportunity to take historical routes where you will learn about the legends of Almanzor. And to add the finishing touch, you will have a tasting in which you will be able to savour the local flavours, creating a fantasy of flavours thanks to a wine tasting accompanied by some signature cheeses.

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? 

The town of Espadilla, with the river Mijares at its feet, is a perfect place to enjoy the crystal clear waters that will allow you to spend a refreshing morning in the natural pool of the narrow Chico river. After bathing, you can also visit its botanical garden where you will find a great diversity of trees and shrubs, and it also has different trails where you can discover caves such as Corral Blanco, Morrón, Ereta or El Río Pequeño. 

A morning stroll through the symbolic village of Tales will take you to its enigmatic cultural tradition of Dolçainers and Tabaleters (traditional Valencian band). Among its streets you will find a cultural tour from El Portalet, passing through its streets of Arab origin to its Ethnological Museum. Nor can you forget to visit its 12th century castle, which served as a strategic point of defence.

Aín is one of the most beautiful towns in the Sierra de Espadán. This fantastic municipality located in the middle of a natural park is one of the best places to lose yourself in its streets and discover the many routes that are close to the town. You also cannot forget to discover its gastronomy through the 5 senses, by visiting the Beniali Restaurant, with a cuisine based on local produce and the roots of the Sierra de Espadán. 

Over Christmas, Sueras celebrates “Un poble al Carrer”, a festival that tries to commemorate the ancient customs and traditions of the town. This ethnological exhibition, where the inhabitants take to the streets and set up different stalls, serves to honour the memory of their ancestors and ensure that those customs and traditions are not lost through history.                            

The ceramics of Ribesalbes are one of the key points hidden in this municipality of the Sierra de Espadán. Through the various workshops that are located in the town, you can go shopping at stores such as J. Albalat Artistic Ceramics. Another of the key points to visit is its Casa de la Baronía, where numerous pieces of ceramic art and one of the most impressive collections in Europe are hidden. We also recommend that you try its traditional almond cake, which you can buy from one of the local bakeries. 

Around 3 kilometres from Fuentes de Ayódar is El Pozo Negro, one of the most beautiful and symbolic places in the Sierra de Espadán. This 3-metre deep pool will allow you to spend a refreshing day with friends or family. You will have the opportunity to enjoy one of the most beautiful natural spots in the Valencian Community.