Castellnovo

Castellnovo lies in the Alto Palancia region, at around 350 metres above sea level, in an area that combines a valley floor with gentle hills. Its climate is mild, with temperate summers and winters, and its municipal area is dotted with market gardens, fruit trees and pine woods such as those of La Mina, with its spring and picnic area.

A walk can start at the entrance promenade and the Glorieta, continue to the Arab cistern and take in the Town Hall square, Plaza de la Comunidad Valenciana and Plaza del Olmo. The parish church of the Santos Reyes, with its blue-tiled domes, and the castle of Beatriz de Borja, perched on the rock, are the village's most recognisable sights. The route is completed by Calle San Miguel, the calvary and the hermitages of San Antonio and San Cristóbal.

The first settlement stood in the Mal Paso area, where remains of an Iberian village and a tower survive. Over time the population moved next to the castle, where the village stands today. After the conquest by King James I, the lordship passed to the Borja family, whose memory is still very much alive in the castle.

Today its economy is based on farming, especially fruit growing, and some small industry. Castellnovo is a peaceful destination full of history, perfect for combining heritage and nature in the Palancia valley.