Figueroles: Discover Waterways, the Old Town and Cultural Heritage

Between the Watercourse and the Old Town

Figueroles can be explored through two distinctive approaches: along waterways in nature and through the buildings and paths of the town. The Ruta Natural de l'Aigua de Figueroles runs parallel to the riverbed of the Río Llucena through the municipality of Figueroles. An interesting circular walk also leads through the old town.

Nature Along the Ruta Natural de l'Aigua

The Ruta Natural de l'Aigua de Figueroles passes irrigation channels, weirs, waterwheels, orchards, ponds, fountains, grain mills, tile works, springs and bridges. This sequence of different features makes the watercourse interesting both as a natural area and as a cultural landscape shaped by water. Distinctive groups of black poplars (Populus nigra), Mediterranean hackberries (Celtis australis) and oaks (Quercus faginia) complement the landscape. If you enjoy paying attention to individual plants, water-management structures and naturally developed features, this route offers many specific points of interest. Those who focus on the details of the route can distinguish between water management, agriculturally shaped areas and the accompanying groups of trees.

Hiking with an Ethnological and Historical Perspective

Another perspective is offered by the PR-CV 341 Ruta Etnográfica del Alcalatén. It begins in the town of Figueroles and takes hikers through places that are notable from an ethnological and historical perspective. For a walk, this means that attention is drawn not only to the path itself but also to the places located along the route. When planning your day, you can treat the route as a separate focus alongside the water-related experience of nature.

Buildings from the 17th Century to the Calvario

The history of the town includes the Casa dels Colegials in Figueroles, which dates from the 17th century. The parish church of Sant Mateu, built in the Renaissance style between 1640 and 1651, is another defining feature. Inside are wooden altarpieces from the 17th and 18th centuries.

The Calvario of Figueroles comprises fourteen ceramic chapels with the corresponding Stations of the Cross. The Calvario chapel is a small building with a square floor plan, smooth white walls and a pyramidal roof. These clear architectural features make the site interesting even for visitors who focus on details rather than large monuments during a walk.

Your Accommodation as a Starting Point for Your Own Priorities

When choosing a hotel or other accommodation in Figueroles, you can organize your daily schedule around your interests: the Ruta Natural de l'Aigua represents nature, the watercourse and groups of trees, while Sant Mateu, the Casa dels Colegials, the Calvario and the old town offer points of connection to cultural history. Visits to the parish church of Sant Mateu in Figueroles take place during Mass times. This allows you to plan nature trails, local history and architectural heritage in an order that suits you.

More Places for Regional Orientation

Villarreal, Villafranca Del Cid, Vall D'alba, Vilar De Canes, Olocau Del Rey, Villahermosa Del Río, Coll D'ares, Ayódar

For the broader travel overview: Castellon.