Benferri: Church, Traditions and a Hiking Route to Cabezo de Ros

Benferri offers you sacred architectural history, religious traditions, agricultural landscapes and a specific connection to hiking. This allows you to combine different interests during your stay: architecture and local history, processions and singing traditions, as well as an outing to Cabezo de Ros.

The Iglesia Parroquial de San Jerónimo

The Iglesia Parroquial de San Jerónimo was built in 1622 in the late Renaissance style. It has three naves: a central nave and two side naves that converge near the main altar. The small tower with glass windows illuminates the centre of the church. This gives you several clear architectural details through which Benferri's sacred character can be directly understood.

The older history of the town includes Juan Rocamora, who bought the Heredad y Torre de Rocamora in 1464. This Heredad y Torre de Rocamora formed the core of the later seigneurial estate. The church and the history of the lordship thus provide two different ways of approaching Benferri's past.

Singing, Prayers and Processions

There is evidence of the Auroros singing in Benferri from 1872 onwards. After the interruption caused by the Civil War, this tradition was revived and has continued to the present day. The Auroros' Rosary prayer passes through the streets of Benferri and ends at the Iglesia de San Jerónimo; a mass usually begins upon arrival.

The traditional Romería is also one of the town's forms of religious expression. A procession accompanied by horses travels from the church to the chapel of the cross. The 2019 Benferri Romería programme also included a communal meal in El Vertiente Park. The patron saint celebrations honour Saint Jerome and the Virgen del Rosario. Their programme included a procession with the images of the patron saints San Jerónimo and the Virgen del Rosario.

Park, Fields and Hiking

The park officially designated as a “paraje”, El Vertiente, has a sports facility and areas for children. If you are travelling with children, this specific local feature provides a clear point of reference for planning your day. Benferri's agricultural areas include citrus trees, fruit trees, olive trees and grapevines. A hiking route to Cabezo de Ros can begin in the Cabezo neighbourhood of Benferri. Agriculture and hiking therefore stand as independent facets alongside the town's history.

Guidance for Planning Your Accommodation

The CV-840 can be reached via the Autovía del Mediterráneo. If you are looking for a hotel in Benferri, you can align your accommodation planning with your personal interests – for example, church history, religious traditions or a stay with a focus on hiking.

Further Destinations for Regional Orientation

Further destinations for your regional orientation include El Fondó De Les Neus, La Torre de les Maçanes, Salinas, Muntanya de la Sella, Ontilles, Pego, Orihuela and Jacarilla.

For the overall travel overview: Alicante.