Jewels of the hinterland and villages of Altura
Enjoy a gastronomic weekend with this plan through Els Ports,, that will allow you to discover high altitude villages with medieval essence, where you can let yourself be enveloped by the best aromas and flavours of the mountainous areas of the interior of Castellón.
Itinerary
Morella – Cinctorres – Forcall – Villores – Todolella – Castellfort – Ares del Maestrat
What to visit and what to do
- Visit the oldest medieval oven in Europe in Forcall, which is started up again every year for San Antón, and try typical pastries in any of the traditional bakeries scattered around the village.
- Walk around the city fortress of Morella, one of the most beautiful villages in Spain. Wander through its streets and take home the best local products that you can find in the town’s many shops.
- Visit an artisan cheese factory and taste cheeses of exceptional quality, recognised with national and international awards.
- Visit small charming villages located at more than 1000 metres above sea level, offering spectacular views of the mountainous landscapes of Els Ports.
- Taste a traditional menu made with top-quality local products in restaurants where tradition and innovation come together.
Activities and guided tours companies
Where to eat
Typical dishes and star products
- Truffle and mushroom dishes
- Masovera pot
- Broth with Pilotes (beef rissoles)
- Morella croquettes
- Roast lamb
- Curds with honey and almonds
- Game meats
Restaurants
Where to buy
Local products
- Truffle
- Cheese
- Honey
- Cold meats: cecina, ham, butifarra, sobrassada truffled sausage
- Typical pastries: flaons, pastissets and pa nolis
- Herbés brandy
- Saffron
CRS businesses and producers
Local products can be found in the central streets of Morella and in the surrounding villages, such as Forcall, Cinctorres or Todolella, which is no more than 30 minutes away.
