Discover Macastre: Castle, Gorges and Wine Tradition

In Macastre, the Magro River crosses the entire municipality along a deeply incised course, forming gorges. Fuente Grande is a natural spring whose fresh water flows towards the outlets. Densely clustered trees provide shade and coolness there; there are also paella grilling areas and picnic tables.

Holiday Apartment in Macastre

A holiday apartment in Macastre can be assessed on the respective offer pages based on the travel period, room category and cancellation conditions. These details define different parameters for the selection. Nature, hiking, culture, festivals and cuisine also provide different thematic focuses that can guide personal travel planning.

Culture

Macastre Castle is a fortress of Islamic origin and stands at a site previously occupied by a Bronze Age settlement. At Macastre Castle, the remains of the main tower, the cistern and the surrounding fortifications can be seen. The remains of Macastre Castle can be reached via an easy route. A walk through Macastre’s old town leads to Plaza de los Árboles and the surrounding houses; some date from the 19th century, including the present town hall. The parish church of the Transfiguration of the Saviour in Macastre was built between the 17th and 18th centuries. Mirador de los Vientos is a viewpoint and a worthwhile destination that you can reach on a walk through Macastre.

Hiking

Macastre has a network of marked hiking trails connecting places of scenic interest. The PR-CV 191 Macastre hiking trail is 24.00 km long, has a theoretical walking time of six hours, and involves 935 m of ascent and descent respectively; no quality controls are available for its homologation. The information on the route, walking time, ascent and descent makes the time required and elevation profile of the PR-CV 191 transparent. It provides a concrete benchmark for personal day planning; the rest of the marked trail network remains described as an independent connection between places of scenic interest. You can reach Fuente de Santa Bárbara via Eduard Escalante Street to the Las Eras district and then through a lane leading downhill to the spring.

Festivals

Macastre’s local festivals take place in the first half of August in honour of the patron saints Santa Bárbara and San Salvador; they include exhibitions, sports competitions, traditional open-air dancing and concerts. On the first weekend of September, Macastre hosts the festivals of “las clavarias de María”, featuring religious celebrations in honour of the Virgin, mascletàs, open-air dancing and processions.

Other Places

Other places in this selection: Aielo de Malferit, Bolbaite, Requena, Museros, Beniparrell, Camp de Túria, Los Ruices and Gandía.

Cuisine

Macastre’s local cuisine includes Mojete with pork liver, oil and flour; Rin-Ran with cod, eggs, garlic, potatoes and raw oil; as well as Gazpacho Manchego and Torta boba. Macastre is characterised by intensive vine cultivation and a strong wine-growing tradition.

For the higher-level travel overview: Valencia.