Benimarfull: Church, Springs and Serpis Landscape

Benimarfull lies in the Vall de Travadell, a valley that connects Gorga, Millena, Benillup and Benimarfull. The townscape, shaped by agriculture, features irregularly laid-out streets. Whitewashed houses, as well as trees and plants, are also part of the townscape. For planning your day, the village, landscape, paths and culture can be considered as separate areas of focus alongside one another.

Geographical setting

Benimarfull can be reached via the N-340 to Muro de Alcoy and then via the CV-700; on older maps, the CV-700 is shown as the C-3311. When comparing a holiday apartment in Benimarfull, the travel dates, room category and cancellation conditions provide three specific details on the respective offer pages. You can read these fields side by side and align your own travel planning with your preferred priorities.

Nature and townscape

The Barranc del Sofre is one of the ravines that drain the municipal area of Benimarfull and flow into the Serpis River. From Benimarfull, you can explore the protected landscape area Paisaje Protegido del Serpis. The Paisatge Protegit del Serpis is associated with biodiversity and landscape diversity. A visit to Benimarfull may coincide with the blossoming of the almond or cherry trees.

In the surroundings of Benimarfull, a hiking route leads to the Font d’Albacar. The Font d’Albacar has a recreational area with a pond.

Culture and history

The present-day church building in Benimarfull dates from 1663. Today, the parish museum is located in the church’s 25-metre-high bell tower. The parish church of Santa Anna houses altarpieces, sculptures and paintings. Under Valencian cultural heritage law, it has the status of a local asset of cultural interest.

On 13 August 1611, Benimarfull received its Carta Puebla on the basis of the legal provisions issued by Sancho Ruiz de Liori Folch Borja y Cardona. The Benimarfull–Benillup Rectoría is considered the first known document in which the name Benimarfull appears. The Barranc del Sofre archaeological site in Benimarfull is classified as a settlement site.

Benimarfull’s August festival takes place on the first weekend of August in honour of Santa Ana, San Jaime and the Santísimo Cristo de la Buena Muerte. The August festivities include a Moros y Cristianos parade and a procession in honour of Christ. Benimarfull’s public washhouse is considered a local site of interest.

The sulphur-calcium spring Fuente de Santa Ana in Benimarfull operated from 1847 to 1936; the associated spa was permanently closed in 1940. There are several sulphur springs in Benimarfull. A spa was built at one of them and operated until 1940. The former spa consisted of two large buildings with 70 rooms.

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Cuisine

Pelotas de maíz are considered part of Benimarfull’s cuisine.

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