Argelita: Trails, Water and History in Alto Mijares
Accommodation in Argelita
Argelita is located inland in the Alto Mijares comarca in Castellón. The town is recommended for rural and nature tourism, as well as for trails and routes.
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Hiking trails with different focuses
The SL-CV91 “Climb to La Muela” hiking trail is 3,668 metres long, takes approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes, and connects Argelita with Buey Negro Castle. This route therefore offers a clearly defined connection between the town and a specific destination for a compact hike. The approximate duration of 1 hour and 20 minutes provides a time reference for this connection, while Buey Negro Castle identifies the specific destination.
The Canaleta Trail, by contrast, is a 17-kilometre trail-running route with 1,028 metres of elevation gain that mainly follows technically demanding paths in Alto Mijares. On the Canaleta Trail, the 17 kilometres, 1,028 metres of elevation gain and technically demanding paths determine the planning of the run.
The GR-333 long-distance trail of the Espadán-Mijares association of municipalities also passes through Argelita. The route includes Stage 11 from Toga to Argelita and Stage 12 from Argelita to Vallat. Argelita is therefore both the end of the stage from Toga and the starting point of the route to Vallat.
Water and springs around the town
Along the course of the Villahermosa through Argelita, there is a 450-metre-long bathing area divided into three sections. There is also a natural-water swimming pool next to Argelita’s sports grounds. For a day plan, the riverside bathing area and the pool next to the sports grounds can be considered separately.
The Fuente de Sabinar is a natural spring. The Fuente de la Santa Cruz, dating from 1930, is approximately a 30-minute walk from the village. The walking time to the Fuente de la Santa Cruz should be understood only as an approximate indication. The estimate of approximately 30 minutes on foot can be used as an approximate timeframe for the journey to the Fuente de la Santa Cruz.
Historical landmarks and local tradition
The Iglesia Parroquial de Santa Ana dates from the 17th century and is designed in the Churrigueresque Baroque style. The church continues to house a relic of the Holy Cross, which was brought from Rome in 1657.
The Torre de Zei-Abu-Zeit has been restored and features an Arabic inscription from 1252. The Castillo Palacio de Ceyt Abu Ceyt complex includes two towers that were restored in 1986 and remain well preserved. A reservation at the Tourist Information Office is required to visit the museum in the Torre Redonda.
The Fiestas de la Santa Cruz in Argelita take place every year on 3 May. They include a Misa baturra with musical accompaniment, followed by the distribution of a special bread.
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