The first traces of the settlement date back to the Mesolithic age. The Mesolithic, Bronze, Iberian and Roman ages are all present in the remains that have been found. In 1242 Artana is conquered by King Jaime I, but the Moors continue to live there 1609, when they are expelled. In 1611 new settlers arrive, from which most of the present-day inhabitants are descended.

Economy
Agriculture.

What to see

In the old town you can admire the façades of popular and Modernist-style houses, as well as ceramic altarpieces depicting holy scenes, which are found in various parts of the village.

Landscape

The town is nestled in the Artana valley which in turn is surrounded by the mountains of the Sierra Espadán, full of white pine, oak, cork oak, olive and carob trees.