Reddish-Coloured Villages With Cobbled Streets

There is free public parking in the lower part of the village. Parking spaces are generally available, except on weekends or public holidays, which can be a bit difficult.

This natural monument is a symbol of Villafames. It is a large reddish rock that weighs more than 2000 tons and was formed more than 30 million years ago. It has a slight inclination that makes it look as if it could slide down at any moment. A photo here is a great souvenir of your time in the village.

A museum of great interest for those interested in contemporary art. Paintings and sculptures exhibited in a former palace. Guided tours are available for a fee, except from Tuesday to Sunday at 12:00, when admission to the museum includes the general guided tour.
Open Hours: Tuesday to Sunday: 10:00 – 14:00, 16:00 – 18:30.

Continuing the climb up to the castle, this church attracts with its reddish façade and the bell tower at the top.
Originally from the 16th century and in Renaissance style, its interior is impressive: Valencian ceramic tiles, gilded altarpiece and frescoes. Next to the church there is a viewpoint to see the hills and the lower part of the village.

Also, reddish in appearance thanks to the coloration of the stones of the walls and enclosures of the castle of Arab origin, it is one of the best places to see in Villafames. Located in the highest part of the village, only one of the defensive towers remains standing, the rest are ruins.
To access the castle, you have to climb steps, which are not suitable for people with reduced mobility or baby carriages. Admission is free.

Its construction began in the 13th century, when James I reigned in these lands. With the subsequent construction of the Church of the Assumption, this parish lost importance. It is not possible to visit its interior as it is currently closed to the public, but on the outside it has a great charm surrounded by stone houses.

Located in the Plaza de la Fuente, one of the main squares in Villafames, it has tables both inside and outside. It is a no-frills restaurant with excellent value for money and a lunch menu that includes a starter, main course, dessert, and drink. If you prefer not to eat from the menu, there are typical dishes such as croquettes or octopus.

The last stop in Villafames is its viewpoint. To get there you have to go up a small slope along the street Cami Serra until it appears that the village ends (it takes about 10 minutes maximum). From here, the views of the terraced buildings on the mountain with the old houses at the bottom and the church and the castle at the top, are a real postcard.

It is a free public car park at the base of the village.

Culla is one of the villages that formed part of the so-called Templars during the 13th and 14th centuries. Stone walled houses and narrow cobbled streets give the charm to this small place.
The historical centre can be covered in two hours following the route traced by the local tourist office through the Pla and Castell streets and stopping at the viewpoints to the mountain, the old prison and the church.

The walking route through the historic centre culminates at the highest point with the castle. Of Arab origin, only ruins remain today.
The best thing about reaching the top are the views of the natural environment surrounding Culla and the lower part of the village with the roofs of the houses that tinge the landscape with red.
Both the walk through the historic centre and the entrance to the castle are free of charge.

Before dinner, this small café is ideal for a stop. It is located at the top and next to the edge of the cliff.
With outdoor tables, you can have a coffee, beer, wine or tea accompanied by toast or regional cheese while enjoying the mountain views. You can even watch the sunset from here.
Open Hours: Friday: 10:30 – 20:00. Saturday – Sunday: 10:30 – 22:00.

Homemade food with regional dishes. The menu on weekends includes a starter, main course, drink, dessert and coffee.
Open Hours: Monday to Wednesday: 8:00 – 17:00. Friday to Sunday: 8:00 – 0:00.

Being a small town, Culla does not have many accommodations. It is advisable to extend the search to other surrounding villages where there are many rural houses and hotels that even have restaurant service, especially on weekends and holidays.