Montornés Castle, a medieval fortress

Saturday, 24th October (10.00 am – 12.30 pm)
Meeting point: Desert de les Palmes Monastery car park.
Distance: 3.6 km.
Recommended for: Adults and children aged 8 and over.
Price: €3 (€1.50 reduced rate).
Description: In the heart of El Desert de les Palmes, Montornés Castle is an essential part of our heritage for understanding the history of Benicàssim. Of Muslim origin and definitively conquered by the Christians in the 13th century, its strategic location made it possible to control a wide territory between the mountains and the Mediterranean.
Along a hiking route to its vestiges, we will discover its historical development and its most significant architectural remains. The experience will be completed with an on-site archaeological workshop, complemented by ceramic replicas, where we will learn to recognise and interpret different archaeological artefacts and discover how they help us reconstruct the history of this imposing castle.
Recommendations: Sports footwear and water.