Be at one with nature at Desert de les Palmes natural park

In the Region of Valencia you can soak up nature, climb up to lofty peaks and breathe in panoramic views that will take your breath away. Desert de les Palmes in the province of Castellón is a natural park where you can do exactly that. A place where you can get away from it all and reconnect with the natural world. 

Desert de les Palmes is a vast landscape that straddles a number of municipalities, namely Benicasim, Borriol, Castelló de la Plana, Oropesa del Mar and La Pobla Tornesa. 

A great way to explore the park is on foot. One of the best-known trails will take you up to El Bartolo on a circular route that affords vistas over the other peaks in Desert de les Palmes. Keep putting one foot in front of the other and before you know it, you will have summited one of the highest points in the park, El Bartolo, which stands 729m above sea level. 

Another beautiful trail will take you to Las Crestas, an area of terraced land that was historically used for cultivation. As you walk, you will pass through Font de la Mola before reaching Coll de la Mola, where you can enjoy panoramic vistas over the Benicasim and Grao de Castelló coastline. Views that will be etched on your memory for years to come. 

The network of hiking trails in Desert de les Palmes natural park is diverse. From easy to complicated, there are walks here for all the family. 

As it is so vast, the natural park will take you to different municipalities and diverse landscapes. If you’re keen to immerse yourself in Mediterranean woodland, take the trail from La Pobla Tornesa to the park’s Information Centre. 

Mother nature is ubiquitous here. Discover a place where the plants and wildlife sit together with monuments that tell the story of the province of Castellón. Castillo de Montornés, for instance, which you can walk to following a beautiful trail. 

If you’re keen to get away from the city, breathe in some fresh air and embark on an adventure, throw yourself into Desert de les Palmes natural park today.