Where the Mijares flows through Los Cantos, you’ll find the Puente de los Cantos. The stone aqueduct bridge has a semicircular arch and gives the village a distinct architectural landmark by the river. Los Cantos is also located in the Espacio Natural del Curso Alto del Río Mijares and the Sierra del Espadán. This places a specific structure alongside named natural areas. If you’re choosing a place to stay based on its landscape and architectural features, you can take both interests into account when selecting a location.

Riverbanks and structures

The Molino de los Peiros, a watermill, is also located on the banks of the Mijares in Los Cantos. Unlike the stone aqueduct bridge with its semicircular arch, the mill brings the riverside landscape to the fore. The washhouse on Plaza del Casero is next to the CV-20 road. The bridge and mill are located on the Mijares, while the washhouse is on Plaza del Casero beside the CV-20.

Hiking trails and landscape features

The GR 160 Camino del Cid leads to Los Cantos from near the provincial border with Teruel. On the section near Los Cantos, the route crosses a ravine and then climbs through a pine forest. This sequence of ravine and rising forest defines this stretch of the route.

The PR-CV 126 Alto Curso del Mijares passes through Los Cantos between Puebla de Arenoso and the provincial border between Castellón and Teruel. The official route profile gives the route’s length as 16,318 metres, its elevation gain as 700 metres, and its estimated duration as 6 hours and 35 minutes. These figures apply to the route as a whole, not just to the section through Los Cantos. A warning displayed on the FEMECV website on 27 August 2026 reported a temporary suspension due to deficiencies in the markings or route alignment. Check the status before setting out.

Cycling routes

The gravel route La Conquista de Valencia is listed for Los Cantos. The Sendas Grana-Juana route ends there and includes a fast, technically demanding section. Check for current incident notices before setting out, as route conditions can change. On 27 August 2026, the PR-CV 126 was temporarily suspended; check the status before setting out. Check for current incident notices on Sendas Grana-Juana before setting out.

The routes offer different points of reference for planning: the PR-CV 126 is defined by its length, elevation gain and estimated total duration, while the landscape along the GR 160 is shaped by a ravine followed by a climb through a pine forest. When choosing between the options described, you can distinguish between a stated timeframe, a distinctive stretch of landscape and the listed gravel routes.

For the broader travel overview: Puebla De Arenoso.