Roam the mountainscapes of La Tinença de Benifassà

You won’t be able to help yourself from falling in love with inland province of Castellón. Bel, El Ballestar, Boixar, Castell de Cabres, Coratxà, Fredes and La Pobla de Benifassà are enchanted places where you can be at one with mother earth, experience age-old traditions and taste some incredible cuisine. A little slice of paradise up in the mountains. 

Want to fill your lungs with fresh air and forget all about your everyday worries? La Tinença de Benifassà is the place to go. The natural park straddles the Castellón counties of Els Ports and El Baix Maestrat with spectacular mountainscapes that are inhabited by plants and wildlife. 

Amid the black and red pines, small-leaved linden and beech trees live some incredible creatures, such as Iberian ibex, wild boar, vultures, Bonelli’s eagles and booted eagles. As you wander the many hiking routes criss-crossing the landscape you might just be lucky enough to spot these animals. Stop in your tracks to watch them go about their daily business and breathe in the silence of the mountain. 

It is said that La Tinença de Benifassà is one of the most beautiful landscapes in the Region of Valencia. You can experience this natural beauty in whichever way you fancy. And on your exploration, you may just end up at Pantano de Ulldecona, a reservoir on the Catalonia border where you can go swimming or enjoy activities such as kayaking and canoeing. 

If you’re an adventurer at heart, La Tinença de Benifassà promises long days out in the great outdoors. The sunsets from here are absolutely spectacular. 

Activities such as hunting, fishing and mushrooming are permitted in the natural park (within the legal requirements). And these are just some of the ways to spend quality time with your friends and family in the park. Others include hiking, guided tours, horse riding and birding. All of which will make you fall a little bit more in love with the landscapes of inland Castellón. 

After your big day out discovering the magic of the mountains, you’re sure to be feeling a bit peckish. The best places to get a bite to eat are the beautiful inland villages where you can indulge in traditional dishes such as hearty stews made with wild boar and pork, caramelised mushrooms and dishes adorned with truffle shavings. What more could you possibly ask for? 

Explore this natural paradise and feel a deep connection with the natural world.