Discover the capital of Alto Palancia and its surroundings thanks to this weekend plan, a proposal to get to know the area’s olive oil, beautiful natural spaces and rich historical heritage.
Itinerary
Segorbe – Navajas – Castellnovo
What to visit and what to do
Visit Segorbe, the residence of Christian kings and Almohad governors, which has a rich historical heritage spread throughout its medieval quarter of narrow cobbled streets.
Visit the Castillo de la Estrella, a natural viewpoint to enjoy the views of the Vega del río Palancia and Sierra Calderona, a landscape bathed by olive trees, orchards, almond trees and vineyards.
You can follow some of the routes close to the municipality, such as the Ruta de las Lagunas, the Ruta del Río Palancia (where you can visit the curious Fuente de los 50 caños) or the Ruta de las Masías, where you can see unique examples of thousand-year-old olive trees.
Visit the Segorbe Olive Oil Museum to learn about the evolution and importance of olive oil in the area and the traditional methods of production. You can also complete your visit with an oil-tasting session and buy the area’s characteristic oils, natural cosmetics and other local products in the shop.
Enjoy the gastronomy of the Alto Palancia with traditional proposals and gastronomic experiences full of trompe l’oeil that will surprise you.
Visit the village of Navajas, stroll through its Moorish streets with majestic 18th-century villas associated with the health tourism of the time and visit its most unique natural spaces, such as the Salto de la Novia or the El Paraíso viewpoint.
Visit Castellnovo, a small town with a great historical heritage that takes us from the Romans to the famous Borgia family and where some of the most appreciated potato crisps in Castellón are made.
Explore the Sierra Calderona Natural Park and walk along some of the trails with small olive groves and pine forests that are full of mushrooms in autumn.
Activities and guided tours companies
Where to eat
Typical dishes and star products
Segorbina pot
Baked rice
Meat stews with mushrooms
Slaughterhouse products: chorizo, sausages, blood sausage, black pudding and bacon
Restaurants
Where to buy
Local products
Oil
Garlic oil
Wine
French fries
Ham
Typical pastries: torta de manzana and torta de colorao