Discover Figueroles

In Figueroles, the water landscape, hiking and architectural history offer different ways to explore the town. When planning your trip, you can consider these themes separately: the Ruta Natural de l'Aigua focuses on the Río Llucena and its water infrastructure; the Ruta Etnográfica del Alcalatén leads to places of ethnological and historical interest. There are also buildings that offer a distinct perspective on the town’s history.

Water and landscape along the Ruta Natural

The Ruta Natural de l'Aigua de Figueroles runs parallel to the riverbed of the Río Llucena through the municipal area. Natural and man-made features sit side by side along the route: irrigation channels, weirs and waterwheels are accompanied by orchards, ponds, fountains, springs and bridges. Grain mills and brickworks add further structures to the succession. This allows you to consider the watercourse together with its surroundings, shaped by water management, cultivated land and buildings. The route thus connects several aspects of the landscape rather than focusing solely on the river.

Distinctive groups of trees—black poplars (Populus nigra), European hackberries (Celtis australis) and oaks (Quercus faginia)—add to this natural setting. These species offer a point of interest in their own right for travellers interested in vegetation. Together with the channels, weirs and orchards, they provide another perspective on the different features found along the water route.

Hiking routes and the old town

The PR-CV 341 Ruta Etnográfica del Alcalatén starts in Figueroles and takes hikers through places of ethnological and historical interest. Its focus therefore differs from that of the Ruta Natural de l'Aigua: here, the ethnological and historical significance of the places visited takes centre stage, while the other route focuses on the river course, water structures and landscape features. This comparison can help you choose a route theme that suits you.

An interesting walk also takes you through Figueroles’ old town. This adds an approach centred on the town itself to the landscape and ethnological perspectives. So, if you want to get to know Figueroles, you can choose between different themes without combining them into a single route.

Architectural history and religious architecture

The parish church of Sant Mateu was built in the Renaissance style between 1640 and 1651. Its interior contains wooden altarpieces from the 17th and 18th centuries. The church thus brings together a specific period of construction and furnishings from two centuries. Visits to the parish church take place during Mass; plan your visit accordingly.

The Casa dels Colegials in Figueroles also dates from the 17th century. Its date can be considered alongside the construction period of the parish church, adding another named building to the picture of the town’s architectural history.

The Calvario of Figueroles comprises fourteen ceramic chapels depicting the corresponding Stations of the Cross. Their number and ceramic workmanship give the site a clear sequence of individual scenes. The Calvario chapel is a small building with a square floor plan, smooth white walls and a pyramidal roof. Here, the Stations of the Cross and the simple, geometrically defined architectural form offer two distinct aspects of the town’s history.

This gives you a range of distinct themes to consider when planning your trip: the river and water infrastructure, hiking routes with ethnological and historical significance, and specific buildings in the town. If you are looking for a hotel in Figueroles, you can match these highlights to your interests for your stay.

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