Discover Fontanars Dels Alforins

Fontanars dels Alforins lies on the Alforins plateau, bounded by the Serra Grossa and the Serra de Beneixama. Vineyards, grain fields and olive groves form a varied landscape mosaic there. The town thus combines a distinctive wine-growing landscape with paths and traces of rural history. When planning your trip, you can choose between wine visits, routes through the countryside and insights into the town’s history.

Vineyards and wineries

In Fontanars dels Alforins, prominent local wineries produce red and white wines classified under D.O. Valencia. At Vinya Alforí, the guided experience includes a tour of the vineyards and a wine tasting. The 90-minute offering combines vineyard and winery; check the booking details again before your trip. Casa Los Frailes also offers winery tours, which require advance reservation. As times may change, it is advisable to check them beforehand. The two offerings therefore already differ in the visit conditions stated: at Casa Los Frailes, advance reservation is explicitly required.

The name of the landscape also points to its agricultural character: here, viticulture sits alongside grain fields and olive groves. Wine enthusiasts will therefore find not just a single tour, but can place a winery visit in the wider landscape of the plateau.

Routes through the landscape and the history of lime

The Tarahumara Trail passes through vineyards, Mediterranean forests and mountain paths. The route is suitable for both hikers and trail runners. Its described landscapes combine open farmland with woodland and paths through mountainous terrain. The Ruta de la Calç has a different focus: its five walking or cycling routes explore the cultural, industrial and architectural heritage of lime production. The routes are associated with 22 restored lime kilns. In this way, a route through varied landscapes sits alongside a network of paths devoted to a specific theme in local industrial history.

If you prefer to travel on foot or by bike, you can also reach Ca Vidal from Fontanars dels Alforins via a walking or cycling route. Route conditions may change, so it is a good idea to check them before setting out.

Ca Vidal and local history

Ca Vidal is an old hamlet that grew up around the lands of the Marqués de Vellisca and is connected with an agricultural way of life. A walk through the settlement explores the history of one of the oldest settlements in Fontanars dels Alforins and rural life in Valencia. Ca Vidal thus complements the routes focused on lime production with a different perspective on the region’s history: here, the focus is on earlier settlement and agriculture.

The town itself also has notable architectural features. The bell tower of Fontanars dels Alforins dates from 1916 and has Neo-Mudéjar elements. The church is built in the Neoclassical style and houses several religious images. The hamlet, bell tower and church offer different starting points if you would like to take a closer look at the town’s rural history and architectural styles.

Market, festival and views of the landscape

The Mercat dels Diumenges takes place every Sunday in the main square. Fresh produce and local handicrafts are on offer; the stalls may vary. The Moros i Cristians festivities are held on the first weekend of September in honour of Our Lady of the Rosary, and the programme differs each year. These are two distinct events to bear in mind when planning your visit: the market takes place on Sundays, while the festival is held on the first weekend of September.

A viewpoint over the municipality is the disused Casa Forestal de l’Alt del Moro. Les Piles and Barranc de Peres are also among the local recreational areas in Fontanars dels Alforins. Together with the vineyards, fields and olive groves, these places show that the plateau is shaped by more than wine production: rural settlement history, paths and designated recreational areas can also be highlights of your stay.

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For the broader travel overview: Valencia.