La Jana

La Jana, in Castellón, in the region of El Baix Maestrat, is a town with a historical heritage that is not to be missed. Surrounded by olive trees, some of which are truly ancient, the town is almost on the route of the legendary Via Augusta. Won’t you join us on a tour of its most iconic places?

What to do in La Jana

Your plans in La Jana can start with a stroll through the town centre, discovering ancient coats of arms on some of the façades and ceramic altarpieces. You will find some well-preserved stately homes, such as the Casa del Batlle or Vericat Palace, which preserves its 17th-century façade and coat of arms, and the Borrull Palace, whose façade dates back to the 18th century.

During your visit to La Jana, you will also come across a unique feature in the Plaza Mayo: the Pedralta. This carved rock dates back to the 4th century and was a milestone marking the distance to Rome along the Via Augusta. Be sure to visit the public washing place, an old Roman fountain that was rebuilt in the 14th century.

Your itinerary through La Jana should include stops at its four hermitages: La Purísima, dating from the 15th century, Santa Ana and Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles within the town limits, and San José, dating from the 16th century and located in the old village of El Carrascal, which was inhabited until the late 20th century.

Just a stone’s throw from the latter is the breathtaking landscape of El Engolidor, which boasts magnificent centuries-old oak trees. You can discover them on foot from the town, as they are only a 15-minute walk away.

Let us tell you what else to see in La Jana. It's time to discover its incredible millenary olive trees. Some of these trees are included in the Catalogue of Monumental and Unique Trees of the Valencian Community, and you can visit them in the Pou del Mas area. History is written on their very trunks!

Of course, La Jana offers fabulous hiking and cycling routes. Both the route leading to the aforementioned olive trees and the one taking you to Engolidor are well signposted. We especially recommend the Vuelta por el Término route, which offers you a chance to admire the heritage of the dry-stone building technique, protected by UNESCO, which is still preserved in La Jana. This spot is an essential stop!