People who
left their mark
There are other interesting places, such as
Sant Josep Iberian-Roman village which is
located in the Sant Josep area next to the
Sagrada Família chapel. Its origin
dates back to the Bronze Age and it experienced
its biggest boom in Iberian times. It enjoyed
another boom in the 4th and 5th centuries.
The village includes a wall, towers, houses
and an urban layout. Punta de Orleyl Iberian
village and the Hispanic-Visigoth necropolis
are also worth visiting.
Natural
patrimony
The area of Sant Josep features a natural
cave and Europe’s longest navigable
subterranean river. Other interesting places
are Anohueret fountain, which has a picnic
area nearby and excellent views of the Plana
and Muntanyeta de Sant Antoni which is located
near a chapel with the same name. Hikers
need to know that the PR-V-164 short path
crosses the town of La Vall and leads to
the Anohueret, Cabres and Cervera fountains.
Traditional
cuisine
The “empedrao” dish is a traditional
hunters’ meal and consists of a casserole
with pork, rice, mashed beans and game (hare
and rabbit). Another typical dish of the
town also worth mentioning is the internationally
renowned Valencian “paella”
in all its variations. Other succulent dishes
are the tomato and vegetable “coques”
and “barrets”. Regarding desserts
and traditional sweets, the most representative
are the Arab “manjovenes” and
“panets”.
A festive
town
The “fallas” take place one
week in March, with the placement (“plantà”)
of five figures which are subsequently burned,
in the streets. The patron saint festivities
are held in April and October. The first
are devoted to San Vicente Ferrer, their
most important event being the famous Agricultural
Machinery and Business Fair, which attracts
visitors from all over the province.
The latter are devoted to the Sacred Family
and the Holy Christ. Both combine a tradition
of setting bulls loose in the streets, “bous
al carrer” and the religious feeling
that created the festivities.
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