Anroig: Chapel, Cheese and Historic Routes

Cultural history, historic transport routes, scenic trails and cheese-making give Anroig a range of points of interest. When planning your trip, you can consider whether you are particularly interested in architectural styles, routes or traditional foods. If you are looking for a hotel for a trip to Anroig, this thematic overview can help you decide what to focus on during your stay.

Cultural History and Architectural Styles

The Capella de la Mare de Déu del Pilar is protected as a Bé de Rellevància Local, or locally significant cultural asset. Its simple bell gable consists of two brick columns supporting a triangular gable topped with a cross. The chapel was built around 1980. Its furnishings include ceramic retables: the one dedicated to the Santíssima Trinitat dates from the 17th century, while those dedicated to Sant Marc and Sant Vicent i Sant Cristòfol date from the 18th century. Thus, a construction date of around 1980 and artworks from different centuries provide distinct historical points of reference.

A different architectural style can be seen in the old bridge over the Barranc del Molinás. It has a single stone arch with a span of about 8 m. Unlike the chapel’s bell gable, the architectural focus here is on a single arch. Together, the two structures offer specific and contrasting examples that help put Anroig’s architectural heritage into context.

Transport History and Routes

The former N-232 passage through Anroig was discontinued in 2002 when a bypass was built. The kilometre marker 32 remains along the former route. The central section of the transhumance route also passes through Anroig and crosses the N-232. Together, these details offer different perspectives on the road: as a former thoroughfare, as a route with a surviving kilometre marker, and as a crossing point on a trail.

The route From Anroig to Molló dels Cinc Termes, with a bonus trig point starts in Anroig and follows the old road to Zaragoza in the direction of Morella. It crosses the Rambla de Cervera and runs alongside the Barranc dels Catinells, passing olive terraces as well as oaks and holm oaks. Along this route, waterways and ravines sit alongside agricultural land and wooded sections. If you plan to take this route, check the current trail conditions before setting out.

For cyclists, the Gravel Castellón Cycling Tour offers different points of reference: towards Anroig, it follows a section of damaged asphalt and unpaved tracks. The tour also passes through wooded areas in the direction of Xert. These directions and surfaces provide a specific basis for comparing the route description with your own plans. Here too, it is advisable to check current conditions before setting off.

Cheese-Making in the Maestrat

The cheese-making workshop at Quesería Artesana La Planeta takes place by arrangement at Mas La Creu in the Barrio de Anroig. The workshop includes a visit to the sheep and a tasting of four dairy products. It explores traditional cheese-making in the Maestrat, from raising the sheep and obtaining the milk to storing it in milk churns. Seasonal production is also part of this process.

Quesería also offers sheep-herding activities. Confirm their availability before your trip. The workshop and herding activities have different focuses: the workshop centres on cheese-making and tasting, while the other activities involve herding sheep. This lets you choose the experiences that best complement your stay in Anroig.

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