La Torre d'en Doménec

La Torre d’en Doménec, in Castellón, has medieval origins and is crossed by the ancient Via Augusta, a historic route that’s a delight to explore both on foot or by bike, with carob, almond and olive groves stretching out along the way. Come and discover this corner of Castellón, where rural tourism and culture go hand in hand.

Things to see and visit in La Torre d'en Doménec 

Traditional historic centre

The heart of La Torre d’en Doménec lies in its traditional old centre, which spreads out from Calle Mayor and the Town Hall square into a maze of medieval streets, lined with whitewashed houses and balconies overflowing with flowers. As you wander through the village, look out for: 

• Santa Quiteria Parish Church: built in 1865, the church has a cloister-style nave, side chapels and a bell tower which still houses historic bells. 

• Virgen de la Fuente Hermitage: a small square sanctuary with Gothic influences, built into sloping ground and home to a reconstructed 15th-century stone image of the Virgin. 

• Ceramic altarpieces: pieces of local folk heritage found around La Torre d’en Doménec, including the Retaule Ceràmic de Sant Josep and the intriguing Retaule Ceràmic d'un Crim. 

• San Onofre Viewpoint: just as you enter the village, this lookout opens onto stunning panoramas and also has picnic tables and wood-fired barbecue facilities. 

Which monuments and natural sights stand out in La Torre d'en Doménec? 

There is more to discover beyond the village itself. Head out into the surrounding countryside and you’ll find archaeological remains alongside works of art that have become part of the landscape: 

• Els Racons Archaeological Site: an Iberian-Roman and later Imperial Roman settlement dating from the 2nd century BC to the 3rd century AD. Located to the north-west of La Torre d’en Doménec, it overlooks the Barranc dels Estornés and is linked to the Les Sitges necropolis. 

• Seven Giant Chairs Route: follow this outdoor trail to see a series of large wooden chairs and the eye-catching bicycle sculptures created as part of the Pedals Sostenibles project. 

• Via Augusta: following the same route as today’s Colada de los Romanos, this historic 1.5 km stretch crosses dry farmland from north to south, and the Barranc dels Estornés, linking the area’s settlements with its Roman archaeological sites. 

If La Torre d’en Doménec has piqued your curiosity, discover this corner of rural Castellón and see what else is waiting just down the road.