Castellón’s black gold
If you are passing through or looking for a plan to spend half a day in the area, we suggest this route through the interior of Castellón, which will allow you to discover the secrets of the truffle and small villages with lots of charm.
Itinerary
2 Zones:
- Vilafranca – Ares del Maestrat – Castellfort
- Vistabella del Maestrat – Benafigos – Xodos – Atzeneta del Maestrat
What to visit and what to do
- Stroll through the streets of small charming villages set in stunning natural surroundings, the perfect backdrop for taking your best photos.
- Search for truffles and mushrooms accompanied by specialised guides to learn all the curiosities of their cultivation.
- Make a stop at one of the restaurants in the area and enjoy exquisite menus where truffles and mushrooms are the star products.
- Discover traditional local shops and take home the best local products.
Activities and guided tours companies
Where to eat
Typical dishes and star products
- Truffle and mushroom preparations
- Olletas with potato from Vistabella
- Lamb tombet (stew)
- Pilotes (beef rissoles)
- Napoleons (croquettes)
- Game meats
- Rice omelette
Restaurants
Where to buy
Local products
- Truffle
- Sausages: rice sausages, chorizos and dry sausages
- Typical pastries: rotllets de anís, cascaranya, figues albardaes
- Nougat
CRS businesses and producers
The best local products can be found in the shops on the shopping streets of Vilafranca del Cid and Atzeneta del Maestrat.
