Discover Almenara: Beaches, Lagoons and History

Almenara brings together mountains, the Marjal wetlands, lagoons and Mediterranean beaches within a compact area. On the coast lies the Platja d’Almenara Flora Micro-Reserve: it covers 5.39 hectares and occupies approximately the southern half of Playa de Almenara. It was established to protect Otanthus maritimus and Silene cambessedesii. The breeding of the Kentish plover (Charadrius alexandrinus) has also been confirmed at Playa de Almenara; the species is classified as vulnerable on the Valencian list of endangered animal species and is subject to special protection.

Nature

In the dels Estanys natural area, the Ruta dels Estanys is a 1.5-kilometre circular trail with a low level of difficulty. The Penya de l’Estany is a 29-metre-high mountain offering panoramic views of the three lagoons. Another distinctive feature is L’Ullal, an opening through which underground water emerges from the Sierra de Espadán.

The Ruta Verda runs for five kilometres through the agricultural fields of the municipality of Almenara and can also be completed by bicycle. The ascent route to Castillo de Almenara is an approximately four-kilometre circular trail that reaches the castle summit in less than two hours. The different route profiles can be compared side by side for your own daily planning.

Culture

Castillo de Almenara is a Muslim fortress built in the 10th century on the remains of Roman structures. The complex is flanked by the two towers, L’Agüelet and L’Agüeleta. Of the six towers originally built in the second half of the 16th century as part of the walls of Almenara, two remain, along with restored sections of the wall that surrounded the former settlement.

The Iglesia Parroquial de los Santos Juanes was built between 1721 and 1728. It was built on the remains of Almenara’s former local shrine, dating from 1528, and has been classified as a Bien de Relevancia Local since 2007.

Molí d’Arròs began in 1753 as a straw warehouse serving the troops stationed in Almenara. In 1914, it received permission to install machinery for rice production and became the rice mill known today. The museographic collection displays machinery used in rice production, while guided tours of the Museo del Molí d'arròs explain the traditional rice-processing process from the arrival of the rice through to its packaging.

Visits to the Conjunt Memorial de Darrere del Castell provide insight into the conflict and the historical heritage of Almenara. One weekend each month, the Conjunt Memorial de Darrere del Castell offers guided tours of various defensive elements in the Almenara area.

Festivals

The Fiestas patronales de Almenara include processions through the streets of Almenara. They are celebrated at the end of September in honour of the Santísima Virgen del Buen Suceso and San Roque.

Orientation

The Almenara Playa Tourist Information Office provides comprehensive tourist information, assistance and guidance for Almenara and the entire Comunitat Valenciana. It is located at Plaza de la Mar, S/N, near Playa de Casablanca.

Holiday Apartment

When choosing a holiday apartment in Almenara, you can compare travel dates, room categories and cancellation policies on the listings pages. Alongside the choice of location, these details are among the points you can compare when planning your trip.

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For the higher-level travel overview: Castellon.