Faura combines historic buildings with a landscape crisscrossed by irrigation channels. The traditional historic centre dates back to the Arab period; visitors can discover the channels among the fields. There are also hiking and cycling trails, as well as routes to Pico de los Cuervos. This offers two distinct areas of interest for planning a trip: architectural history and routes through the landscape.
Architectural history in the church and palace
The Església dels Sants Joans, also known as the Santos Juanes Church, was rebuilt in the 18th century over a 16th-century church. Its floor plan is in the shape of a Latin cross; the church has three naves and six chapels. It also features 28 frescoes from the 18th century by Joaquim Pérez and Josep Camarón Bonanad. The rebuilding and frescoes place important parts of the church’s history in the same period, while the earlier building reveals an older layer.
The Palace of the Lordship of the Barony-County of Faura tells a different architectural story. Built as a residence in the 15th century, it originally served as a watchtower. The building is Gothic, and the coat of arms of the Vilarrasa family remains on its façade. Its residential use and former function as a watchtower are both part of its history. Together with the church, the palace offers insight into different aspects of Faura’s architectural history, although the two buildings do not share the same function or date of origin.
Smaller structures add to the picture: the Hermitage of Santa Bárbara dates from 1716. Faura’s old municipal washhouse is very well preserved. Those interested in architectural heritage can therefore find further specific examples alongside the church and palace, each distinguished by its own history.
Irrigation channels and routes to the peak
Faura’s landscape is crisscrossed by irrigation channels. Traditional hydraulic structures such as partidores or sistars are part of the irrigation network and are still in use. The channels are therefore not just a feature of the landscape: they are also part of infrastructure that remains in use. Visitors can walk among the fields and discover the traditional irrigation channels.
Those wishing to explore the surrounding area on foot or by bike will find hiking and cycling trails in Faura, as well as routes leading to Pico de los Cuervos. From the peak, there are panoramic views of the Mediterranean and the entire coastal plain. A route to the summit can start at the Hermitage of Santa Bárbara, which can be reached via the Calvary. This excursion thus brings together a specific destination, a viewpoint and a named possible starting point for the route. Check the current trail signs before your trip.
Festivals and their different highlights
Faura’s Festes d’Agost are celebrated in honour of the Mare de Déu d’Agost. Activities include, among others, Bous al Carrer, Pilota, folk dancing, fireworks and children’s games. The programme may vary from year to year, so if you want to plan your trip around the festivals, check the current dates and programme details.
At the Feria de Faura, locally made crafts and gastronomic products are sold; the selection may change from year to year. The events therefore have different stated highlights: the Festes d’Agost include a range of activities, while the Feria includes the sale of craft and gastronomic products. When choosing when to travel, this distinction can help you prioritise your own interests.
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