Less than two decades ago, a new branch of tourism appeared which is different, alternative and complementary to the typical “sun and beach” choice. The new sector’s main attractions are nature, traditional culture and various levels of adventure with nature being the main destination.

The rural tourist feels invited to take part in the life of every town, rediscovering the appreciation for its native things. With consideration, this type of tourism has become the safety net for the small inland towns. At the end of each day, the traveller can rest in any of the houses, inns, farms, hotels, cabins, refuges and camp sites that have resuscitated inland Castellón, thanks to the community’s promptness in acting on new challenges.

Nevertheless, all the wit and long term vision would have been useless if it had not been for Castellón’s privileged natural patrimony. The area between Els Ports and the Maestrat regions includes natural landscapes and monumental towns such as Morella or Sant Mateu. L’Alcalatén region is presided over by a true symbol, the massif of Penyagolosa.

At its foot there is an area full of ancient customs. Other towns are l’Alcora, Atzeneta, Benafigos, El Magranar, Vistabella and Xodos. The Alto Mijares region articulates around the river of the same name and is an ideal area for the tourist seeking sport and health choices.

A visit to Ribesalbes and Montanejos is recommended. Finally, water is the landscape of the Alto Palencia region’s central element, together with its important historical and artistic patrimony and with Segorbe as its greatest exponent. Other interesting towns are: Castellnovo, Altura, Navajas and Bejís