Higueras

Higueras lies in the Alto Palancia region, at around 670 metres above sea level, in rugged terrain with peaks over 1,000 metres from which you can see the sea. Thanks to its Mediterranean climate, vegetation is abundant, with extensive cork oak and pine forests that make the surroundings ideal for hiking.

A walk around the village reveals the church dedicated to the Immaculate Conception, the defensive tower and the Maricalva fountain in the centre of the village, as well as several Arab-style houses that recall its Morisco past. An old Mudéjar bread oven also survives, at the heart of one of its best-loved traditions.

After Iberian and Roman settlements, the Arabs lived in the area until well into the 17th century, and remains of all three cultures can be found here. The village appears on 12th-century maps as Torre la Higuera, is mentioned by King James I and was papal territory and a gateway to the County of Cirat.

Today its economy is based on mountain farming, with honey, almonds and olive trees that produce outstanding oil, and on restaurants serving dishes unique to the village. Higueras is a perfect destination for enjoying the nature and cuisine of inland Castellón.