L'Alcora

L'Alcora, in the province of Castellón, in the L'Alcalatén, is a destination with fascinating sights and traditions to explore, such as the drumming festival, the Rompida de la Hora in l'Alcora, which takes place on Good Friday. The event is listed by UNESCO plus plus and you may well need protection for your ears! Start planning your getaway to a town bursting with culture that has close ties to the ceramic tradition.

What to see in L'Alcora

To start your visit in L'Alcora, take a stroll through the most historic streets, which are populated with the ruins of medieval walls, gates and El Repés Tower. La Asunción de Nuestra Señora Parish Church is a great place to stop next. This place of worship combines Gothic elements with extensions featuring Renaissance and Baroque features.  

As you stroll through L'Alcora you will discover beautiful ceramic altarpieces and coats of arms adorning some of the façades. And that’s not all there is to see! Don’t miss El Carmen Chapel and San Francisco Church and La Sangre Church. 

Before you leave L'Alcora, make sure you stop in at the Real Fábrica del Conde de Aranda and then visit the L'Alcora Ceramics Museum. Here the 800+ ceramic pieces will demonstrate the importance of this industry in the town and in the province. The workshop also has interesting activities lined up for you!

Don’t forget to add the sights on the town’s outskirts to your to-visit list. Take a stroll to El Calvario Chapel, close to the town centre, and also San Vicente Chapel, set in a recreational area. Furthermore, El Calvario Chapel, also known as San Cristóbal Chapel, hosts the Rollo Festival on Easter Monday. This is one of L'Alcora’s most iconic festivals, which has plenty of events for kids and serves delicious bread rolls.

Sitting on a hill near the town, El Salvador Fortified Chapel and Alcalatén Castle are also waiting to be explored. A trail, which is not too difficult, leads to both. The castle dates back to the Muslim period and still contains a section of crenellated wall and two towers. Make sure you don’t miss this lovely spot. 

Finally, the Araia district is home to San Joaquín and Santa Ana Chapel and a traditional public washing place. In La Foia district you can visit San Miguel Church and plenty of archaeological remains. And then there are all the landscapes and trails for you to explore!  

Rubbing shoulders with La Foia district is the Alcora reservoir, where you can go kayaking, or hiking in its beautiful surrounds. There are a number of signposted trails here, which will take you on an exploration of the area. So what are you waiting for? When are you coming to L'Alcora?