In Cedrillas, traces of a medieval settlement, chapels and a museum with six themed sections sit alongside routes by the Río Mijares and a calendar of festivals with set dates. When planning your trip, it is worth noting the different options: the SL-TE 10 is a there-and-back route to the river’s source, while the Paseo Fluvial runs through the town alongside the river.

Medieval Traces and Chapels

The remains of Castillo de Cedrillas are located in the upper part of the town. The fortress, probably an extensive rectangle measuring about 45 × 20 metres, now has only two long masonry walls still standing. The layout of a medieval Christian settlement can also be made out within the castle, including a market square, a church square and the main streets. These features make it possible to view the castle as a settlement as well as a fortress.

The 17th-century Ermita de Loreto is a square chapel with a ribbed vault and a large porch. Behind it is a garden with views of Cedrillas and its castle. The Ermita de El Salvador was built earlier, in the second half of the 16th century.

Museum and Local Heritage

The Museo de Cedrillas is dedicated to the municipality’s natural, cultural and landscape heritage. Its six themed sections cover the natural environment, traditions and the festival calendar, gastronomy, history and cultural heritage, cultural landscapes, and the audiovisual presentation “Cedrillas a vista de pájaro” (“Cedrillas from a bird’s-eye view”). Its themes therefore extend beyond architectural history to include the landscape, festivals and nature. In the gastronomy section, the museum presents food products from Cedrillas, especially ham and cured sausages.

The “Juegos del Ayer: Infancia Medieval en Cedrillas” (“Games of the Past: Medieval Childhood in Cedrillas”) photo spot also evokes medieval life. The sculpture depicts two young residents of the castle playing typical games of their time.

By the Río Mijares: There-and-Back Route to the Source and Paseo Fluvial

The SL-TE 10 Sendero del Nacimiento del Río Mijares begins in Cedrillas and passes through the Ferial district and a dense pine forest on its way to the source of the Río Mijares. The there-and-back route is 15.5 kilometres long, with a stated duration of 4 hours 30 minutes and an elevation difference of 270 metres. It can be completed on foot or by bicycle. At the Nacimiento del río Mijares, a footpath also passes through a narrow gorge with mosses, ferns and ivy, as well as pools and cascades.

The Paseo Fluvial del río Mijares runs through Cedrillas alongside the river, beneath shady trees. It is used for walking, cycling and running. The options are therefore varied: a there-and-back route to the source with specific distance and elevation details, and a riverside path that passes through the town and can be used for several activities.

Festivals and Seasonal Dates

The Feria de Cedrillas is an annual event that has been held for a century and takes place on the weekend of the first Sunday in October. The programme includes demonstrations of horse training, ploughing, falconry and sheepdogs, an agricultural machinery exhibition, food stalls and a street market. Individual activities may vary from year to year. If you are travelling for the Feria, check the dates and programme for that year in advance.

On 22 May, the Fiesta de Santa Quiteria includes a pilgrimage of about three kilometres from Cedrillas to the Ermita de Santa Quiteria. This is followed by a mass with its own songs and offerings to the Virgin. In May and summer, the Merendero municipal Santa Quiteria is typically used by families, groups and local residents. If you plan to visit, check in advance whether it will be available on your chosen date.

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