Calles between the Town Centre, Cultural Heritage and River Landscapes

Calles combines an authentic historic town centre perched on a rock above the valley with cultural heritage, the Tuéjar River and a variety of routes in the surrounding area. Those interested in history, landscapes and regional cuisine will find several specific points of interest here to help plan their own trip – from a cultural route lasting approximately one hour to a 28-kilometre route along the Acueducto Romano de Peña Cortada.

Town Centre and Cultural Heritage

The Barrio de la Petrosa is the original town centre of Calles. It lies on a rock above the valley and preserves a winding street network with Moorish influences. Calles is also home to the Iglesia Parroquial de la Purísima Concepción, an 18th-century church. The town’s cultural heritage also includes a ceramic plaque in honour of San Roque. These features give the town several different historical points of reference that can be connected during a walk.

Historic Routes and Roman Architecture

The Ruta Histórico Cultural Calles starts at the town hall and takes approximately one hour. Audio content can be accessed via QR codes on signs or posts. The route explains the significance of the church and the town’s ceramic plaques. This makes it a clearly defined way to get to know Calles through its specific cultural monuments without having to plan a long journey.

The Ruta del Acueducto de Peña Cortada is on a different scale, extending over 28 kilometres. Its namesake, the Acueducto Romano de Peña Cortada, was built between the 1st and 2nd centuries AD during the Roman Empire. The structure is 36 metres long and 33 metres high. The different lengths of the two routes help you organise cultural exploration and longer activities according to the time available on your travel day.

River Landscapes and Places to Visit in the Surrounding Area

The Tuéjar River is also known as the Chelva and runs through Calles. Nearby, the Mirador del Alto offers views of Calles’s olive groves, extensive vineyards and the mountains of the Serranía. Thus, in the area around Calles, the river, an agricultural landscape and mountain panoramas come together.

Puente Alta is located in the area around Calles and can be reached by car from the town. There is a bathing area on the Turia as well as covered picnic areas with tables and benches. The Puente Alta area also has a small free-climbing zone, which can be reached from Calles via the Calles–Villar del Olmo road. These destinations complement the historical themes with connections to water and nature, without their location needing to be equated with the town centre.

Festival Traditions and Cuisine of the Serranía

The San Antón festival in Calles takes place on the weekend closest to 17 January. It combines tradition, gastronomy, music, games and fire. La ollica is part of the cuisine of the Serranía in Calles and is considered a popular local dish. Rollicos de cazalla are among the typical sweet specialities of the municipality of Calles. Together with the festival, the regional cuisine offers another distinct way to experience the town – alongside its buildings, river landscapes and historic routes.

Other Places in the Region

La Torre D'en Besora, Castielfabib, La Barraca d'Aigües Vives, Náquera, Xeraco, Real De Montroi, Riba-Roja De Túria and Benicolet

For the higher-level travel overview: Valencia.