Villages of La Tinença
If you are a lover of nature, tranquillity and good food, we suggest this plan through the Tinença Natural Park, which will bring you closer to incredible mountain landscapes and a gastronomy where meat is the queen of all menus.
Itinerary
Castell de Cabres – Coratxà – Boixar – Fredes – La Pobla de Benifassà – El Ballestar
What to visit and what to do
- Go slow driving and discover almost deserted enchanted villages, such as Castell de Cabres, Coratxà, Boixar or Fredes.
- Stop off at one of the restaurants in the area and taste exquisite platters of the best charcuterie and grilled meats.
- Stroll through the pine, holm oak and oak forests, hunting for the most prized mushrooms in the area, such as morenetes, bolets and camagrocs.
- Go on an excursion along one of the routes offered by the Tinença Natural Park. Go to the village of El Ballestar, where you will find the park’s Interpretation Centre, and get all the information you need.
- Stroll through the streets of La Pobla de Benifassà and discover the curious Peter’s Garden, a sculpture garden in the middle of nature.
- Visit the Monastery of Santa María de Benifassà, one of the oldest monumental complexes in the Valencian Community, and continue on to the Ulldecona reservoir. If the weather is fine, enjoy the Font de Sant Pere natural swimming pool.
Activities and guided tours companies
Where to eat
Typical dishes and star products
- Dishes with mushrooms
- Olletas (pork and chicken stews)
- Grilled meats
- Game meats
- Rabbit with snails
- River Senia trout
- Egg casserole
- Calmant, brandy-based beverage
Restaurants
Where to buy
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.
