Vilafamés

Ensconced in olive and almond trees, Vilafamés is one of the Most Beautiful Villages in Spain and has plenty to draw you in. Set in inland Castellón, in the La Plana Alta area, the village is built into the rocky hillside, so the mountain itself becomes part of its streets and architecture. Its cultural heritage is just as impressive, stretching from prehistoric sites to works by some of the best-known names in contemporary art. 

Come for a weekend of wine tourism, art and culture, with time to visit museums and archaeological sites along the way. Vilafamés is well worth discovering, both for the village itself and the landscape around it.

Things to see in Vilafamés over a weekend 

To help you make the most of your getaway, start with a walk through some of the village’s most important heritage sites: 

• Old town and Historic-Artistic Site: the medieval street plan features zigzags in the upper part of the village, while the lower streets follow gentler lines. 

• Roca Grossa: an enormous rock that is hard to miss and, according to local tradition, the place where you should make three wishes. 

• Parish Church of la Asunción de Nuestra Señora: a Baroque church with an important 17th-century altarpiece. 

• More places to look out for: as you explore, you will also come across landmarks such as La Torreta, the Batlle Palace, Casa Babiloni-Bardoll and the Hermitage of San Ramón. 

Vilafamés Castle 

At the top of the village, Vilafamés Castle rises directly from the rock. Its oldest surviving remains date from the 14th century, although the site also preserves traces from Roman, Muslim and Christian periods. 

The complex also includes the Church of la Sangre and sections of the old defensive walls, as well as the important prehistoric rock engravings at the Abrigo del Castillo shelter. 

Vilafamés Museum of Contemporary Art (MACVAC) 

The MACVAC, the Vicente Aguilera Cerni Museum of Contemporary Art in Vilafamés, is one of the village’s essential cultural stops. Housed in a beautiful 15th-century palace, it has an important international collection featuring works by artists such as Picasso, Tàpies and Guayasamín. 

Nature, archaeological sites and wine tourism in Vilafamés 

If you are looking for things to do outdoors or want to discover more of the area’s food and wine, there is plenty to add to your plans: 

• Archaeological heritage: discover sites such as the Cova del Tossal de la Font or the Estrets-Racó de la Rata Iberian Settlement. 

• Walking routes and hiking: head to the Hermitage of San Miguel or explore the traditional architecture around Les Roques de Mallasens. 

• Wine tourism: get a taste of the area by visiting local wineries whose wines are covered by the Vins de les Terres de Castelló Protected Geographical Indication. 

So what are you waiting for? Plan your trip to Vilafamés and discover a village with plenty more up its sleeve. ​​​​​​​