Discover Gilet: Nature, History and Falles

Landscape and elevated destinations around Gilet

In the immediate vicinity of Gilet are the “Castle of Sagunto”, el Xocainet mountain, the Pîc de l'Àguila peak, el Picaio mountain and El Garbí mountain. For those interested in nature, the nature park, the elevated destinations and the hiking trails to the Cova del Sant Esperit form a specific landscape focus around Gilet. For those interested in nature, the four elevated destinations complement the nature park with additional specific destinations around Gilet.

Hiking trails to the Cova del Sant Esperit

Hiking trails lead from Gilet to the Cova del Sant Esperit, which is also called Cueva del Santo Espíritu. The Cova del Sant Esperit contains significant remains of prehistoric rock paintings. The cave thus brings a specific hiking trail and a site with prehistoric rock paintings into the same connection with Gilet.

Santo Espíritu del Monte Monastery and ecclesiastical history

The Santo Espíritu del Monte Monastery was founded in 1402. Queen María de Luna requested the authorizations for its canonical foundation from Pope Benedict XIII. Both names belong to the monastery’s founding history.

Construction of the Iglesia Parroquial de San Antonio Abad began in 1533. Its history is connected with a 16th-century painting of the Virgen de la Estrella and with the beginnings of devotion to this image. Those interested in culture can thus turn their attention to the monastery, parish church, cave, temple complex, ruins and museum.

Other cultural destinations around Gilet

The Ermita de Sant Cristòfol temple complex is also located in the immediate vicinity of Gilet. The Ruinas Castillo del Puig ruins are in the area around Gilet. The Museo de historia natural is likewise located nearby. Thus, alongside the religious sites, the surrounding area also includes a ruin complex and a natural history museum.

Traditional Falles in March

The Falles in Gilet are a traditional celebration held in March. They include satirical monuments. On the night of March 19, these monuments are burned during the Nit de la Cremà. The festival program also includes mascletades, processions and flower offerings to the Mare de Déu. March 19 marks the specific date of the Nit de la Cremà and gives the March festival a fixed highlight.

Hospedería of the Santo Espíritu del Monte Monastery

The Hospedería of the Monasterio de Santo Espíritu del Monte has single and double rooms. It also offers halls for group activities. This means that the Hospedería provides different types of rooms and spaces for shared activities.

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