Pina de Montalgrao

Pina de Montalgrao lies in the Alto Palancia region, at around 1,040 metres above sea level. The village sits on flat ground surrounded by mountains, the highest being Santa Bárbara at 1,405 metres. The hills are covered with maritime pine and Pyrenean oak, while cereal and fodder crops spread across the flatter areas.

A walk can start in the village square, home to the 17th-century town hall, and continue to the church, built in Churrigueresque style. The route is completed by the hermitage of the Virgen de Gracia, the Moorish oven, the grain mill and an exhibition on traditional life. In the surrounding area, remains of fortifications can also be seen at El Salvador.

According to tradition, Pina was founded in 1363 by Juan Alonso de Jérica. It belonged to the royal family until 1431, when Francisco Zarzuela bought it together with Jérica and Barracas, and in the 18th century it passed to the Duke of Berwick.

Today its economy is based on dry farming of wheat and barley, timber from the hills, construction and hospitality. Pina de Montalgrao is an ideal destination for enjoying fresh air and high mountain scenery.