El Rincón de Ademuz (Valencia Province)

Description:

El Rincón de Ademuz  (El Rincón means The Corner) High up the River Turia.

We continue our exploration of the River Turia and go to the far end at Ademuz.  Ademuz is part of Valencia communidad, but is not joined on to it!  In fact the journey starts at the River Ebrón, which runs into the River Turia.

If you take a look at the map, the best way to get to this area is along the CV35, although it is a smaller road than for instance the N330 from Utiel to Ademuz.  We would recommend that you travel to Ademuz on the CV35, as it’s so pretty and then get back home quickly on the main N330 road.  By going up the CV35, you can see what’s in store for you in future months.

You should aim for a village called Castielfabib, on the banks of the River Ebrón.The steep streets of this town climb the slopes of Fabio Mountain which is 3,113 feet above sea level and topped by the ruins of a Roman fort on the site of an older Moorish stronghold. Next to it is the fortified Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles, which was built in the 13th century and reformed in the 19th century.

Take a look at the ruins of the Convento de Agustinos de San Guillermo, a convent  dedicated to the Duke of Aquitania.  Between Castielfabib and Ademuz, the River Ebrón flows into the Turia just past Los Santos.

In Los Santos, a village that is actually part of Castielfabib, a look at the Iglesia de San Marco.  It’s an old church, and the ruins of the old barns, wine cellars and farms.

On the way to Ademuz, you will travel along the banks of the River Turia .  Upriver, the town of Torrebaja is located, which has a beautiful church, the Iglesia de Santa Marina  and two hermitages.

Go explore the valley above Castielfabib, or up to Teruel via Mas de Jacinto and the tranquillity of the high tower of Torrealta,  or go back and explore Ademuz itself.   Or, if time permits take in all these places.

Regarding wheelchair access: This will only be possible in the towns themselves and not the higher slopes or walks that may be found here.

Unfortunately we could fill BRITCHAT with all there is to see in this area, but we hope that this gives you a taster.  You can always obtain more information from the tourist board or tourist shops in the area.

Suggested places to see whilst you are in the area:  Ademuz, Castielfabib , Mas de Jacinto, Casas Bajas, Casas Altas, Negrón, Vallanca, Arroyo Cerezo, Torrealta and Val de la Sabina.