Medieval buildings, religious ceramic panels and a route that runs entirely through the forest reveal different sides of La Font D'en Carròs. There are also festival traditions tied to specific dates and natural attractions with very different conditions. For your planning, it is worth considering the town’s history, festival calendar and the particular kind of landscape experience separately.
Church, Walls and Local History
The parish church of Sant Antoni Màrtir was built in 1329 on the site of a former mosque. Inside are the tombs of Francesc Carròs I and Francesc Carròs II, as well as an altarpiece of the Adoration of the Magi attributed to Espinosa. The church’s construction history, tombs and artwork each provide their own historical context.
About 100 metres of a 14th-century wall and the remains of two towers survive from the Muralles del Rafalí. The fortification is recognised as a Bé d’Interés Cultural (BIC). The approximate length and surviving tower remains make clear that these are individual preserved sections and ruins.
The Museu Casa de la Paraula is housed in the former home of lexicographer Francesc Ferrer Pastor. The exhibition is devoted to his life, work and contribution to the Valencian language. The former town hall offers a different perspective on the town’s history: the building dates from the 14th century and today houses the Oficina de Turismo and two exhibition rooms.
Those interested in everyday religious art can explore the Ruta urbana dels plafons as a subject in its own right. It features more than 40 surviving religious ceramic panels on house façades and, in some cases, indoors. The history of these panels in the streets began around the second half of the 18th century. The number of surviving works and their different locations offer a perspective on local history distinct from that of the major buildings.
The Font dels Xorros is located in Plaça Francesc Carròs. It has seven spouts that empty into a rectangular basin. An inscription probably gives 1826 as the year it was built and the water channel was laid. This remains a probable interpretation of the inscription, not a confirmed date.
Festivals and Recurring Dates
The Sant Antoni del Porquet festival has roots in the 16th century and takes place each year on the weekend after 17 January, around the Ermita de Sant Antoni. The festival includes a medieval market where traditional activities are demonstrated: pottery, esparto-grass crafts, glassmaking and goldsmithing. If you want to plan your trip around it, check the exact dates and programme in advance.
Moros i Cristians is also tied to a specific time: the festival takes place on the weekend before the patron saint celebrations. It currently comprises six Comparsas, three Moorish and three Christian groups. The festival calendar helps you distinguish this date from the celebrations around Sant Antoni del Porquet.
Another annual tradition is the pilgrimage on 29 September from La Font D'en Carròs to the Ermita Sant Miquel. A Mass and a shared breakfast follow the pilgrimage there. Festival weekends and a single annual date therefore provide different points of reference for planning your trip.
Forest Route and Landscape Attractions
The PR-CV 347 starts at the cemetery park, climbs entirely through the forest to the summit of Covatelles and then returns to the starting point. From the summit, the route offers panoramic views over the Mediterranean coast from Cullera to Cap de Sant Antoni and Montgó, as well as inland towards the Safor, Benicadell, Mondúber and Serra Grossa. The start, climb and return form a clearly described circular route; the views take in both the coast and inland areas.
La Sima Blanca – Cova del Mosquit has very different access requirements. The tectonic cave has a 20-metre-deep shaft, several chambers and an underground aquifer. It is accessible only to speleology experts, and specialist equipment is required. This restriction is crucial if you are considering visiting the cave.
The Parc de la Plana has been developed as a 15,000 m² recreational area. Facilities include tables and benches, children’s play equipment, a zip line, a skatepark, a boules court and a barbecue area. Another point of interest combining landscape and history is Muntanya del Rabat: the summit is 167 metres high, and remains of an Iberian settlement have been found there.
Discover more destinations: Barxeta, Algar, Llosa De Ranes, Miramar, Albaida, Aras De Los Olmos, Beniarjó, Quatretonda.
For the broader travel overview: Valencia.
