Guided tour: Equilibrismo in the desert de les palmes
- Parking Monasterio Carmelita
- Benicàssim/Benicasim
- Parque Natural Desert de les Palmes
- contact information
- 964300102
- turismo@benicassim.org
- Access the web
- 696723097
19/04/2026
19/04/2026
Sunday, April 19
Approximate time: 8:00 a.m – 12:00 p.m.
Location: Desert de les Palmes Monastery Parking Lot https://goo.gl/maps/pkYhn3xpNoG61QWh6
Distance: 7.5 km
Difficulty: Moderate/High
Recommended for: Hikers (ages 8 and up)
Price: €3 (€1.50 concession)
Description: We will embark on a fascinating hiking route full of natural surprises and breathtaking views, not only of the Benicàssim coast but also of the rugged, verdant interior and coastline of the province, as well as the distant Peñagolosa, the Stone Giant that connects all the people of Castellón with our ancestors. We'll hike along the Desert ridges and finish the route by climbing Mount Bartolo, the park's iconic peak where Pierre Méchain, a hero of French science, developed his theories of the metric system.
Recommendations: Lightweight athletic shoes and clothing, water, and lunch.