The Laguar Valley
La Vall de Laguar is a Valencian municipality located in the interior of the Marina Alta, known for its tranquility and natural beauty. Formed by the towns of Benimaurell, Fleix and Campell, it offers a mountainous landscape with numerous hiking routes. The valley is famous for its cherries and for its history, since it was the last stronghold of the Moors in the area. An ideal destination for those looking to escape from routine and enjoy nature.
Benimaurell
It is the town that closes the Vall de Laguar, and is located 500 m above sea level. Many of its streets are so winding that they are not accessible to vehicles. We can highlight the beautiful “Plaça del Sacrament” in the center of the town, and the views of the entire valley that its streets offer.
DetallesCampbell
It is the first town that we find when we arrive at the Vall de Laguar, with long, narrow streets and at the top of a hill. Known as the “poble de baix” (the town below), it is home to the butcher shop, the bakery, the pharmacy, the grocery store and the Camping Bungalows Vall de Laguar. Celebrate the patron saint festivities at the end of July.
DetallesThe Barranc de l'Infern
It is a 14 km circular path, built with more than 6,000 stone steps more than 500 years ago by the Moors who inhabited the Vall de Laguar. The trail that runs through it is PRV-147, deservedly called the “cathedral of hiking” of the Valencian Country. There is a paved road from Fleix to Benimaurell that offers wonderful views over the entire canyon and along the trail. It contains the Cova Santa and a rappelling area for canyoning fans.
DetallesThe Green Cavall
It is the mountain that can be seen from Camping Vall de Laguar, and you can climb it following rural roads suitable for cars or along the PRV-181 trail. It offers splendid views of the entire valley, and if you reach the top on foot (10 minutes), also of the Pop Valley. The cherry fields that surround it bloom in March and form a beautiful landscape.
DetallesThe Collado de Garga
It is one of the highest points in the Vall de Laguar, at 800 m above sea level, and can be reached by car along a small paved road completely surrounded by terraces that fall to the Barranc de l 'Infern, full of olive and almond trees. From above it offers us views of the entire valley to the Mediterranean Sea to the East, and of the interior of the region we have views of Cocoll and even Montcabrer to the West. The PRV-181 path ascends and allows you to reach the ruins of an Iberian town.
DetallesThe pine forest of La Umbría
It is the largest forested area in the Vall de Laguar. It can be visited by following a fork in the PRV-181 path that crosses it. Inside is Fontilles, surrounded by young Mediterranean pines and holm oak redoubts. There are also fields of cherry trees, vineyards and a joint.
The Sanatorium of Fontilles
It is the only active leprosarium in Europe. It preserves a good part of the wall, 4 km long and 3 m high. Today it is a reference center for research against this disease in countries in South America, Africa and Asia, where it has various cooperation programs in operation.
DetallesFleix
It is the second town in the Vall de Laguar, the one with the smallest area and the one with the smallest population. It houses the town hall, the “Cavall Verd” public school and the Social Center. Celebrate the patron saint festivities at the beginning of September.
DetallesThe Isbert Dam
Built at the foot of the Barranc de l'Infern in the 1930s, it has never been in operation because the stones of the ravine are porous and filter the water. It is sandwiched between two vertical walls, and is accessed through a branch of the PRV-181 trail, going through a 50 m long tunnel that was built to facilitate access.
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