Benámer: Routes, Festivals and History

Benámer can be viewed through its routes, patron saint festivals and historical evidence. For the routes, their courses, lengths and purposes provide different points of reference. The town’s history spans an entry dated to 1611 and an archaeological site from the Early Neolithic. For travel planning, this makes it possible to distinguish between seasonal festival dates and the town’s historical themes.

Routes and Hiking Tradition

The Ruta de las pedanias. Ruta ecológica passes through Alquerieta Jorda, Benàmer, Setla de Nunyes and Turballos. Its total length is 15,390 metres, or 15.39 kilometres. Near the Font del Baladre, a two-kilometre path begins and runs parallel to the riverbed. In comparison, this path is considerably shorter; the Ruta ecológica, by contrast, passes through four named places. The two descriptions thus offer different points of reference: a route associated with specific places and a stated total length, and a path described as running parallel to the riverbed. The difference in length is 13.39 kilometres.

The Volta a les Pedanies is a hiking route through Benàmer and the other Pedanías of Muro. For the 2026 edition, the municipality invited visitors to join and enjoy the route. The Volta has been held for many years and continues as a local tradition. If you would like to combine your trip with this hiking activity, use the details for the relevant edition to plan your visit.

Patron Saint Festivals in September

Benàmer’s patron saint festivals take place in the first week of September and are celebrated in honour of the Mare de Déu de Gràcia. This timing offers a seasonal reference when choosing when to travel. If you would like to plan your stay around the festivities, use the dates for the relevant edition to plan your visit.

Historical and Archaeological Connections

Benamer is classified as an alqueria and an abandoned settlement. An entry from 1611 describes Benamer in the area of Cocentaina as a Moorish alqueria. This places a settlement classification alongside a dated historical description; the entry specifically refers to the area of Cocentaina.

The archaeological site of Benàmer represents a much earlier period. It is an open-air settlement from the Early Neolithic in the Comunitat Valenciana. The site lies in the basin of the Agres and Serpis rivers, 20 metres above river level. This detail adds a specific topographical reference to the chronological context. Together, the 1611 entry and the Neolithic site offer different historical perspectives on Benàmer.

The parish church, “Iglesia Parroquial de Nuestra Señora de Gracia,” is located in Benámer. Its name is another specific landmark for finding your way around the town.

For the wider travel overview: Muro De Alcoy.