Nature tourism

Enter the Sierra de Espadán to discover one of the most diverse cultural and natural ecosystems in the world, the Mediterranean Rainforest. You will have the opportunity to enjoy one of the best forests in the Mediterranean Sea, the Alcornoques (cork oak) forest. From the town of Aín, you can start this route that will embark you on a unique and incomparable walk through nature thanks to its magical forests, during which you can visit unique places such as the Juncaret ravine, a botanical jewel of the Natural Park, or the Masía de la Mosquera, the former core of the Valencian cork industry. 

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 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.

Enjoy a unique day in the town of Toga thanks to the different activities you can perform. You can visit an ancient Iberian settlement with different remains belonging to the Castillet archaeological site or the feudal castle-palace. After this visit, and as nature lovers, head into the magnificent and lush Sierra de Espadán, taking one of the best hiking trails near the town, where you can discover the walls of the Azud Canyon. Furthermore, the more adventurous can also enjoy excellent canyoning routes. 

Torralba del Pinar, located in the municipality group of Espadán-Mijares, is a town with many symbolic places related to religious art. You will start the day visiting the village church, which has an 18th-century processional cross of great artistic value. Ancient legends say that in the church you could see engraved crosses that the boys engraved before going to war, as a symbol of receiving protection. On the way out of the village, there is a hermitage built on the site of an old mosque. Torralba has one of the most important natural landscapes, you will find a micro-reserve with protected species, El Tajar. To get your strength back, in the village you have Bar-cafeteria Esperanza.

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. 

Experience a different getaway to the town of Alcudia de Veo, you will have the perfect opportunity to spend two days relaxing thanks to the landscapes of the Sierra de Espadán. You will stay in a unique and different place, an old oil mill completely adapted for accommodation, but maintaining its magic to make this experience something unique. Among our recommendations, we suggest that you go into the Sierra de Espadán to enjoy some striking rock formations that have been formed by water erosion, the Órganos de Benitandús, and not only this, you will also see different defensive fortifications from the Spanish Civil War era, known as the trenches of the XYZ lines.