In Anroig, a protected chapel, cheesemaking and historic routes offer different points of focus for a trip. The Capella de la Mare de DĂ©u del Pilar features distinctive architectural details; at QueserĂa Artesana La Planeta, sheep and a tasting are part of the cheese workshop. The old roads and paths also reveal traces of the history of transport and the landscape. When choosing a holiday apartment, you can consider which of these themes you want to shape your stay.
The Capella de la Mare de DĂ©u del Pilar
The Capella de la Mare de Déu del Pilar is protected as a Bé de Rellevà ncia Local, or a locally significant cultural asset. Its simple bell gable consists of two brick pillars supporting a triangular pediment, topped by a cross. The form can be read in these individual architectural elements, without an elaborate façade dominating the view.
The furnishings also offer a distinct link to the past: they include ceramic altarpieces of the SantĂssima Trinitat from the 17th century, as well as altarpieces of Sant Marc and Sant Vicent i Sant Cristòfol from the 18th century. The chapel itself was built around 1980. The construction date and the centuries associated with the altarpieces thus provide different historical points of reference for viewing the building and its furnishings.
Cheesemaking and sheep
The cheese workshop at QueserĂa Artesana La Planeta takes place at Mas La Creu in the Barrio de Anroig and is arranged by appointment. It includes a visit to the sheep and a tasting of four dairy products. The workshop explores traditional cheesemaking in the Maestrat, from raising sheep and obtaining milk to storing it in milk churns. This offers a way to learn about the subject not only through the finished product, but also through each step of the process.
The cheesemakers also offer sheep-herding activities. If this activity is important to your travel plans, confirm its availability again before you arrive. The workshop itself must be arranged in advance. The two offerings have different focuses: the workshop covers production and tasting, while the sheep-herding activity centres on working with the animals.
Historic roads and landscape routes
A central section of the transhumance route passes through Anroig and crosses the N-232. The old road layout is also part of the town’s history: the former N-232 route through Anroig ceased to be used when a bypass was built in 2002. The kilometre marker 32 remains along the old route. These details help distinguish the historic routes from the current road layout.
The route “D’Anroig al Molló dels Cinc Termes, amb un vèrtex de propina” starts in Anroig and follows the old road to Zaragoza towards Morella. It crosses the Rambla de Cervera and runs along the Barranc dels Catinells, passing olive terraces as well as oaks and holm oaks. If you plan to take this route, check the trail conditions before setting out. Another historic feature is the old bridge over the Barranc del Molinás, which has a stone arch with a span of about 8 m.
Cycling along the way
The Gravel CastellĂłn Cycling Tour also heads towards Anroig. The described section includes damaged asphalt and unpaved paths. The route towards Xert is described as passing through wooded areas. These offer different points of reference for planning: one describes the surface, the other the landscape. Check current route conditions before setting out, as they may change. The available route information does not specify a difficulty level or journey time.
This keeps your choice of holiday apartment tied to the actual focus of your trip, rather than assuming a fixed itinerary that combines all these different themes.
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