What to do in Montán

Montán, a small municipality in the province of Castellón, offers a variety of tourist attractions, especially for those interested in nature, history and local culture. You can practice different mountain sports such as climbing, mountain biking, hiking (GR-7 and PR Montán-Fuente la Reina).

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Nature and hiking.

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La Tejería fountain
El Plano fountain
The Cirá Cave

Historical and cultural heritage.

      • San Bernardo Parish Church: An 18th century temple with interesting architectural and artistic elements.
      • Convent of the Servite Fathers: Founded in 1612, it is currently used for private homes. Its church attached to the convent dedicated to the Virgin of Sorrows is preserved.
      • “Monte Calvario” archaeological site: Iron Age site, dated between the end of the 7th century and the beginning of the 6th century BC. Monte Calvario route.
San Bernardo Parish Church
Church of the Convent. Inside.
Convent of the Servite Fathers:
"Monte Calvario" archaeological site:

Festes tradicionals.

The town of Montán stands out for the numerous festivals that are celebrated throughout the year, especially in the summer.

  • Patron Saint Festivities, San Bernardo. They are celebrated on August 20 and are a good time to visit Montán and enjoy local traditions, parades, music and community activities (the rondalla and the commission go out to collect the will for the patron saint festivities), mass, procession, group performance of jacks on the patron’s day, and bulls and heifers on the 21st.
    Festivities in honor of the Virgen de los Desamparados. Afterwards, the Cultural Week begins and is organized by the “vacationers”. During this week, religious events, dinners and popular meals, and festivals and discomobiles are held.
  • Sample of the Pig Killer (Matacerdo). Normally, on the weekend of the Constitution long weekend organized by the Montán Women’s Association. The traditional pig slaughter, so characteristic of rural areas, is remembered and typical dishes and sausages are prepared for attendees to taste.
  • Christmas Week.  Activities are organized highlighting the traditional parade of the Three Wise Men, with the kings themselves and the pages distributing the gifts requested by the children at their homes.
  • San Antón on January 17. The animals are blessed and the roll of charity is distributed. At night, bonfires are made in the streets where neighbors gather to dine in harmony.
  • Virgin of Sorrows. It is celebrated the Friday before Holy Week, with a mass and procession through the streets of Montán.
  • Montán Cultural Week. It begins the last weekend of July.  During one week, cultural and sporting activities are held, such as exhibitions, talks, concerts and sports competitions.
  • Festivities in honor of the Virgin “de los desesperados”. Afterwards, the Cultural Week begins and is organized by the “vacationers”. During this week, religious events, dinners and popular meals, and festivals and discomobiles are held.

Montán is an ideal destination for those looking to escape the bustle of the city and immerse themselves in the nature, history and culture of a traditional Spanish region.

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