Discover Enguera – Nature, Culture and Olive Oil

Enguera is characterised by ravines, hills, beautiful mountain landscapes, valuable archaeological treasures, and Mediterranean pine and holm oak forests. Those who want to discover the area through nature, history, crafts and regional products will find several clearly distinct themes to explore.

When comparing holiday apartments in Enguera, you can compare travel dates, room categories and cancellation policies on the offer pages. Nature, cultural heritage, crafts and olive oil can provide different focal points for your planning.

Nature

As a municipal nature area, Umbría La Plana covers 426.28 hectares and has ecological, landscape, scientific and recreational value. The area contains largely naturally developed pine stands as well as dense and diverse vegetation in ravines and shaded areas; it is also home to animal species classified as endangered.

A short hiking trail through the Umbría La Plana nature area provides access to five significant cultural heritage resources. The information about the natural environment and trail format will help you compare the focus of an excursion.

Culture

Enguera's historic centre features a 17th-century archpriest church, stately homes, a Carmelite monastery, squares and a street layout in the Arab style. The present-day parish church of San Miguel Arcángel was built over an older temple dating from the time of James I. The parish church of San Miguel Arcángel houses the Retablo de la Virgen de Gracia, a Renaissance panel dating from the 15th century.

The Museo Enológico Enguera displays a detailed reconstruction of a typical house and a typical square, showing several periods from the end of the 19th century to the beginning of the second half of the 20th century. The museum also includes a collection on Enguera's textile industry from the 18th to the 21st century.

Food and Crafts

An organic olive oil experience in Enguera includes taking part in the olive harvest, gaining insights into the production process, an olive oil tasting and a meal featuring local products. As part of this experience, participants receive a bottle of organic olive oil.

The Feria de San Gil includes tourism and craft fairs during the same week; there, visitors can see lace-makers creating tablecloths, curtains and mats. Olive oil and lace-making represent different focuses, ranging from agricultural processing to traditional crafts.

Other places that you can access from this overview are Alcàntera De Xúquer, Puig, Tavernes De La Valldigna, Dos Aguas, Benifairó De La Valldigna, Pedralba, Carlet and Chella.

Routes

The Cucos Route starts at the ADENE premises next to the El Vapor industrial area on the Camino de la Fuente Cáñez; the first Cuco that can be visited is located in the ADENE garden. The Cucos of the Sierra de Enguera are small and medium-sized dry-stone structures in the dry fields.

The short route and the 300-metre-long via ferrata represent different trail formats. The Fuente Godalla via ferrata is located near a castle.

For the overarching travel overview: Valencia.