Chulilla and the Hanging Bridges Route

The closest free car park to Chulilla. At weekends, it is more difficult to get a free parking space, but there are more parking spaces available within a kilometre.

With its low, whitewashed houses, the village's location high up in a ravine above the river Turia gives it its special appeal.
The route through the historic centre includes the Plaza de la Baronia, the central point of the village with the Town Hall, the church, bars, and restaurants. The way to the castle is through narrow pedestrian alleys, where you can breathe the fresh mountain air.

This is a strategic point for taking photographs of the white houses of Chulilla, perched on the slopes of the ravine. At the top, the walls of the old castle give a special charm to the view.

Of Muslim origin, after successive wars and an earthquake the interior has been practically destroyed, but what is still in good condition is the outer wall, one of the access doors and a medieval tower.
The walk-up to the castle is through the streets of the historic centre and is perfectly suitable for children. Due to its location at the top of the steep ravine above the river Turia, the views from here are majestic, both of the roofs of the houses in the village and of the surrounding mountains.

With a range of dishes that vary according to the time of year, this is one of the best places to eat in Chulilla.
Its seasonal products guarantee quality. They have several menus with a choice of starter, main course and dessert. Among their dishes, the rice with deer, boletus, and garlic mushrooms and duck cannelloni stand out.
Their desserts are a delight. We recommend the pineapple soup with mango ice cream.
Open Hours: Wednesday to Saturday: 13:00 - 16:00, 20:30 - 23:00. Sunday: 13:00 - 16:00.
After lunch, after a 10-minute walk you return to the car park to continue on your way and start the trekking route.

Before starting the trekking route, it is advisable to move the car from the car park near the historic centre back to the car park near the start of the trek.
There is also the option of walking from the historic centre and linking up with the trekking route, but it is almost half an hour longer.

This route is the main reason why people visit Chulilla.
The trekking route of the marshes, known as the Route of the Hanging Bridges, skirts the canyon of the river Turia. It obviously owes its name to the presence of hanging bridges to cross from one side of the river to the other, or to avoid the steep ascents and descents through the canyon.
The rocky wall of the canyon, which in some cases is more than 70 metres high, and the crystal clear water of the river Turia are clearly visible along the route. It is about three and a half kilometres to the Loriguilla reservoir from the start of the trail, a total of seven kilometres round trip.
It is perfectly suitable for children, although care must be taken to ensure that they do not slip on the steps built on the rock.

The construction of small dams on the course of the river Turia has given rise to the formation of small natural pools such as the so-called Charco Azul (blue pool).
In the summer and with the high temperatures, the place invites you to take a dip, although the water is usually a little cold. The installation of a wooden platform allows you to appreciate the environment where it is located, with high rock walls.
After the trekking route, it is worth taking a break here and listening to the sound of the water running through the canyon.
After contemplating nature it is time to return to the car park (5 minutes) to go back to the village, have dinner and sleep.

After the trekking route and a stop at the Charco Azul, it is time to return to the car park, pick up the car and make our way back to the historic centre for dinner and overnight.

Time to take a short break in the accommodation before dinner. Your private terrace overlooking the canyon is the perfect place to completely relax.

Do you want to try other delicious dishes from this Valencian region?
This restaurant, which also functions as a hotel, offers typical food such as ajo arriero (a mixture of garlic, cod, potato and olive oil), olla churra (with potato, beans, pork, lamb, and sausage), and rice dishes with wild boar meat or secreto ibérico.
All the dishes are very well presented. They have a menu that includes many of these typical dishes.
Open Hours: Wednesday to Saturday: 13:30 - 16:00, 20:30 - 23:00. Sunday: 13:30 - 16:00.

Rural house that maintains its original structure with wooden beams on the ceiling, spacious rooms, equipped kitchen and fireplace. Ideal for relaxing and warming up with a wood fire in winter.
The interior is nicely decorated with armchairs, large windows that allow you to contemplate the views from different parts of the house.