Castillo de Corbera stands on a hill about three kilometres from the town centre. Corbera combines medieval cultural heritage with a limestone-rich mountain landscape: its cultural attractions include the fortress and the Ermita de Sant Miquel, while its natural attractions include trails in Les Fontanelles and activities in the Serra de Corbera. You can plan your stay around local history, nature, or a combination of both.
Castillo de Corbera and its history
The fortress, of Islamic origin, was built on Roman remains in the 11th century. During the Muslim period, Corbera was an important stronghold; Castillo remained in the possession of the rebel Al-Azraq until its conquest by Jaume I in 1248. The Roman remains, Islamic origins and conquest mark different periods in the history of Castillo. It is listed as a monument in the General Inventory of Valencian Cultural Heritage; the entry was published in 2023.
Churches, festivals and cuisine
The Ermita de Sant Miquel is a simple church dating from the conquest, in a transitional style between Romanesque and Gothic. The Arab tower of the Ermita de San Miguel is listed as a monument in Spain’s Registro General de Bienes de Interés Cultural. The patron saint festivities in honour of the Virgen del Castillo de Corbera take place from 1 to 8 September. If you plan to time your stay to coincide with the festivities, check the current dates in advance. Arròs al forn is a local dish from Corbera.
Karst landscapes and trails
Les Fontanelles is a protected municipal natural area within the municipality of Corbera. Trails in the Les Fontanelles area include the PR-CV-335, known as “Cavall Bernat”. The Serra de Corbera is suitable for hiking and climbing and offers impressive views. Along its course, it borders six municipalities, including Corbera. Corbera’s mountain terrain is made of limestone, resulting in numerous caves, galleries and springs.
A trail through the Collao de Les Fontanelles connects Corbera with the Convento de la Murta. The route from Les Fontanelles continues to La Murta in the municipality of Alzira.
Choose trails by their focus
The trails also differ in what they feature: the Ruta de la Naranja passes irrigation channels and mills, while the Ruta de Les Coves starts at the Ermita del Santísimo Cristo de la Fe and leads to caves. A route described in connection with a visit to Castillo starts at Plaza Mayor de Corbera and is about five kilometres long.
Castillo is about three kilometres from the town centre; the roughly five kilometres, by contrast, refers to the route described in connection with a visit there. One figure indicates the location, while the other gives a route length. This distinction is useful if you are planning a castle visit and other trails separately.
Discover more destinations: Derramador, Olocau, Cheste, Benissoda, Beniarjó, Xeraco, Zarra, La Barraca d'Aigües Vives.
For the broader travel overview: Valencia.
