Benifato

Are you going to visit Benifato in the province of Alicante? Keep reading and we’ll tell you everything you need to know about this small part of La Marina Baixa sitting at the foot of sierra de Aitana in the beautiful Guadalest valley. Come and wander in the midst of springs and old ice houses.

What to see in Benifato

During your rural tourism getaway in Benifato, you will discover an urban centre dating back to Arabic times with steep streets and stone fountains behind every corner. There’s also a lovely public wash house with cool, clean running water, as well as San Miguel Arcángel Parish Church.

The next thing for you to do in Benifato is visit Alfofra Castle, a medieval fortress sitting atop a rocky crag which is close to an old farmhouse of the same name. The views are stunning here. The castle is a long building and although it is in a state of ruins, you can still make out some of the architectural elements like the crenelated walls and the two towers, one circular, one square.

Hikes in Benifato give you the opportunity to explore the old clots, ice houses, dotted around the scenery. Dating back to the 17th century, Clot dels Teixos still has arches standing, making it a great destination for an excursion. You can also see La Font Vella and Forata ice houses. Other trails in Benifato will lead you to recreational areas like Font de Partegat and Font dels Xorrets.

Sierra de Aitana is home to unusual geological formations like La Forata, the gorge and passet de la Rabosa, Partegat pit cave and La Favara. There are also protected plant and wildlife micro-reserves here. Benifato is a great destination for nature lovers! Do you fancy coming for an excellent getaway? Discover inspiring places like this by signing up to our newsletter. Tell us what type of travel you’re interested in and we’ll provide the ideas.