Ruta 99 in the Region of Valencia. Discover the area’s smallest villages

Ruta 99 in the Region of Valencia is a route that will take you to some of the smallest villages in the provinces of Castellón, Valencia and Alicante. The perfect idea for a country getaway full of walks through the most beautiful landscapes. 

In this post, we’ll tell you about the 24 villages with fewer than 100 inhabitants that have made it onto the route. You can get a credencial, a walker’s passport, which you can stamp at every destination you visit. Keep reading to find out all the information you’ll need to start planning your exploration of some of the smallest villages and most idyllic spots in the Region of Valencia. 

Villages in the province of Castellón with fewer than 100 inhabitants

Ruta 99 in the province of Castellón will lead you to plenty of villages: Castell de Cabres, Espadilla - where you can discover many fountains - Fuente la Reina, Fuentes de Ayódar, Herbers - where you can take a guided tour of the castle - Higueras, Matet, Palanques, Pavías, Sacañet, Torralba del Pinar, Torrechiva - a great place for a swim in its natural pools - Vallat, Vallibona, Villamalur - which is called the pulmón (lung) of Alto Mijares - Villanueva de Viver and Villores. Take your time to explore these beautiful villages swept up in the most incredible landscapes. 

Villages in the province of Valencia with fewer than 100 inhabitants

In the province of Valencia, Ruta 99 will open your eyes to Carrícola, one of the smallest villages in the province, and Puebla de San Miguel where you can explore a natural park populated with historic trees and micro reserves home to countless Spanish junipers. You also won’t want to miss Sempere with its beautiful viewing point overlooking Bellús reservoir. 

Villages in the province of Alicante with fewer than 100 inhabitants 

There are also villages with fewer than 100 inhabitants in the province of Alicante: Benillup, where you can discover Travadell valley and castle, for instance, as well as  Benimassot, which is known as Balcón de Serrella, Famorca, where you can visit ice houses and cave art and Tollos, located in the valley of the river Seta. Sitting in breathtaking landscapes, these beautiful villages give you a taste of traditional rural life in the province. 

Check out the Ruta 99 website to find out all the information you’ll need about each of the destinations ahead of your visit. And once you’ve done your preparations, set off on a discovery of some of the Region of Valencia’s smallest destinations.