Discover Cirat: Nature, Culture and Trails

The history of Cirat begins with a structure: the Torre del Palacio de los Condes de Cirat was built in the 13th century during the Moorish era and the Reconquista. A holiday apartment in Cirat can be considered as part of your travel planning based on travel dates, room category and cancellation conditions. The choice of location can be guided separately by your personal interest in history.

Culture and History

The Torre del Palacio de los Condes de Cirat consists of two floors; the lower one was probably a cistern. The fully restored Torre del Conde de Cirat houses the Tourist Information Office. Castillo de Cirat probably has Andalusian origins.

The Iglesia de San Bernardo also forms part of the town's historic character. It is a Baroque church and has been classified as a Bien de Interés Cultural.

The Museo Etnológico de Cirat spans three locations: the Torre del Conde, the oven and the Casa Abadía. On the ground floor of the Casa Abadía, the museum presents everyday life through objects donated by residents of Cirat.

During Holy Week, the image of the Dolorosa is carried in a procession through Cirat. Cirat's patron saint festivities in honour of San Bernardo Abad take place during the week of 20 August.

Nature and Trails

The Barranco de las Salinas has nine pools of clear, cool water, from La Bañera to La Caldereta. An easy two-kilometre hiking trail leads to these pools.

The linear out-and-back route R-2 El Salto de la Novia leads to the two unique natural sites of Salto de la Novia and Barranco de las Salinas. At certain points along the R-2, information boards provide details about the fauna, flora and natural surroundings.

The R-3 De Cirat a El Tormo route connects Cirat and El Tormo; it climbs from the river through dense pine forests with caves, gorges, winding paths and old Masías.

Trail Cirat is an approximately 11 km trail-running route on paths and tracks around Cirat. The Centro BTT Alto Mijares offers two mountain bike routes that pass through Cirat and its mountains, mostly along tracks.

Different trail lengths, surfaces and activity types can help you compare short and longer outings for your own planning. Hiking, trail running and mountain biking are presented as different forms of movement. The linear route layout, paths and tracks, as well as the connection between Cirat and El Tormo, also give each route its own character.

Other places: Burriana, Castellfort, Ballestar, Vilar De Canes, Cervera Del Maestre, Villafranca Del Cid, Coll D'ares, El Grau de Moncofa

Getting There

Cirat can be reached via the CV-20 between Torrechiva and Montanejos in the province of Castellón.

To the higher-level travel overview: Castellon.