Benifaió – Towers, Church and Rice Tradition

An Islamic dovecote tower, probably dating from the 11th to the 13th century, stands in Benifaió: the Torre Mussa is protected as a Bien de Interés Cultural in the monument category.

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Culture

The Torre de la Plaza is a restored Islamic defensive tower dating from the period between the 11th and 13th centuries. Its permanent exhibition includes archaeological materials from the Arab period that were recovered during the restoration of the tower. The interior of the Torre de la Plaza can be visited.

The parish church of San Pedro Apóstol in Benifaió has a large dome. Construction of the Iglesia de San Pedro Apóstol began in 1770 and was completed in 1783.

Benifaió's municipal market is a rationalist building dating from 1929. A coat of arms from the Casa-Palacio de los Falcó characterises the square. The various architectural forms offer several starting points for arranging the visits in your own order.

Geographical context

The municipality of Benifaió extends across a plain bordered by gentle hills to the west and wetlands to the east. The N-340 runs through the municipality of Benifaió.

Nature and routes

The historic centre of Benifaió can be explored on foot. In Benifaió, routes lead to old industrial chimneys such as the l’Hort de Miralles chimney. When planning your day, you can set a walking tour through the town centre alongside routes to individual industrial chimneys as different forms of exploration.

Culture throughout the year

The patron-saint festivities of Benifaió take place from 15 to 22 August in honour of Saint Barbara. The Ermita de la Virgen de los Desamparados is one of the sights in Benifaió that can be visited.

The municipal washhouse of Font de la Carrasca is a noteworthy place in Benifaió. Festival culture, local architecture and individual sights can be given separate weighting.

Other places

Other places: Loriguilla, Pedralba, Cheste, Chiva, Ontinyent, Novelé, Rugat, Almàssera

Gastronomy and antiquity

Rice dishes in all their variations and paella are among the most traditional foods in Benifaió's cuisine.

Among the remains of the Roman Villa Rustica Font de Mussa near the Via Augusta, an altar with an inscription honouring Mithras was unearthed.

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