Benámer offers two different approaches to planning a trip: hiking trails with specific route distances and historical references ranging from the Early Neolithic to a record dating from 1611. The patron saint festivals in the first week of September are another option. Both the route and the festival week provide specific points of reference when choosing your travel dates; for a visit focused on history, the archaeological site is the main attraction.
Hiking Routes and Distances
The Ruta de las pedanias. Ruta ecológica route passes through Alquerieta Jorda, Benàmer, Setla de Nunyes and Turballos. It is 15,390 metres long in total. This overall distance gives you a clear measure for planning your hike. The route passes through four named places, providing a specific point of reference when you are considering which outings will shape your stay.
Another hiking route is the Volta a les Pedanies, which passes through Benàmer and the other hamlets of Muro. The Volta has been held for many years and continues as a local tradition. The municipal announcement for the 2026 edition also invited visitors to join the route and enjoy it. When planning, it is worth distinguishing between the two names: the Volta is described as a hiking activity and tradition, while the Ruta de las pedanias. Ruta ecológica is described as a route with a specified total distance and a course through four places.
A two-kilometre path starts near Font del Baladre and runs parallel to the riverbed. The 2 kilometres refer to this path; the 15,390 metres refer to the Ruta de las pedanias. Ruta ecológica as a whole. This gives you different route references and distances for planning your hikes, without suggesting that the figures describe the same length.
Archaeology and Historical Context
The archaeological site of Benàmer is an open-air settlement dating from the Early Neolithic in the Comunitat Valenciana. It lies in the basin of the Agres and Serpis rivers, 20 metres above river level. For a cultural and historical visit, the settlement’s chronological context is paired here with a specific description of its landscape setting.
A record from 1611 describes Benamer, in the territory of Cocentaina, as a Moorish alqueria. A historical reference record also classifies Benamer as an alqueria and an abandoned settlement. The early archaeological context and the later written descriptions therefore stand as distinct historical points of reference.
The parish church “Iglesia Parroquial de Nuestra Señora de Gracia” is located in Benámer.
Patron Saint Festivals in the First Week of September
Benàmer’s patron saint festivals take place in the first week of September and are celebrated in honour of the Mare de Déu de Gràcia. As an annual tradition, they provide a specific timeframe for your trip. If you would like to visit Benàmer for the patron saint festivals, plan your stay for that week and check the specific event dates before travelling. If, on the other hand, you are mainly interested in hiking or exploring the history of the archaeological site, you can plan your trip around those interests independently of the festival period.
For the broader travel overview: Muro De Alcoy.
