La Catedral Basílica de Segorbe was built over the site of the old mosque after the region was conquered by the Crown of Aragón. The cathedral was designed in the Gothic style back in the 12th century and attached to the city's south wall. Over the centuries that followed it was gradually extended northwards. The last major renovation work was carried out in the 18th century to adapt it to the enlightened tastes of the time.
The church of Cristo de la Sangre, in the Valencian town of Jérica (Alto Palancia) is a religious building dating from the 17th century. It was built in the Baroque style but later refurbished in the Neoclassic style. The church is catalogued as an Asset of Local Importance, as recorded in the Dirección General de Patrimonio Artístico de la Generalidad Valenciana (Valencia Regional Government's General Directorate of Artistic Heritage).
To the north of the Region, is the essence of the most traditional agricultural life in the province of Castellón. Enjoy good signature wines, taste local cuisine, or rest in unique accommodations. Unique spaces where you can live authentic experiences. Connected by an authentic Via Augusta, the towns of Villafamés, Cabanes, Les Useres, Benlloch and Vall d'Alba bring remarkable sites together where visitors can enjoy the world of wine.
Two freighters 50 metres long, sunk in 1995 at depths between -21 and -16 metres, offer divers the chance to experience unique sensations while peering into history, all while surrounded by clouds of fish who find their ideal shelter in these structures. We can go to the bridge and deck, escorted by an infinity of damselfish, and watch how the white seabream invade the hollows, while the Wreathy-Tuft-Tube Worm and nudibranchs discretely settle on the hull.
The influence of the Borgias in the 16th century on politics and religion left its mark on the Real Santuario Virgen María de la Font de la Salud, the most iconic monument in the town of Traiguera. Distinguished members of the Borgia family visited often and there are numerous documents recording the supply of municipal services by the Mestre de Montesa, Pere Lluís Garceran de Borgia.
The castle of Castellnovo had its heyday in the mid-15th century, when it became the property of Beatriz de Borgia, sister of Rodrigo Borgia, future Pope Alexander VI, and niece of Pope Calixtus III. She turned the castle into a palace with a beautiful Renaissance appearance, as a show of ostentation, distinction and power.
"Racó del Frare" Municipal Nature Reserve is located in the region of Baix Maestrat (Castellón). It has an area of 207.32 ha and occupies part of the town of Sant Mateu.
"Rambla Celumbres" Municipal Nature Reserve is located where the towns of Castellfort, Cinctorres and Portell de Morella converge in the region of Els Ports (Castellón). It occupies a total area of 1,194.40 ha and is characterised as an area of special interest, both for its ecological and scenic value, as well as its historical and cultural heritage.
Serra d'Irta Natural Park and Irta Marine Nature Reserve combine forest nature with the influence of the Valencian coast. A perfect experience for visitors looking for outdoor activities. It is located in the region of Baix Maestrat in the northern part of the province of Castellón, between the municipalities of Peñíscola, Santa Magdalena de Pulpis, Alcalà de Xivert and Alcossebre.
The scuba route will begin at the same anchoring buoy No. 8 where the bottom, beside a rocky promontory, at a depth of just four metres, drops steeply to 15 metres. The proposal is to head for the north end of the island, encountering a profusion of large stones and rocky platforms along the way, like a labyrinth where huge lobsters hide taking refuge from the everpresent dusky grouper.