With Ibero-Roman roots, the place is closely linked to the Via Augusta. Its crops flourished under Muslim rule. It was conquered by King James I, who ceded both the land and a mill that was found there. It passed into the hands of the Conde de Almenara, who finally relinquished this lordship in the 20th century.
Economy
The main activity involves the farming of citrus fruits and vegetables. There are several companies engaged in the handling of citrus fruits for export.
What to see
There is an old town, with narrow, winding streets that ooze Muslim flavour, revolving around the central axis of the Parish Church; meanwhile, the modern part boasts a grid plan set around the Town Hall.
Most of the land is flat, and there are prominent marshlands. Further inland, its mountains do not exceed 150 m in height, in the very early foothills of the Sierra Espadán, where many of the municipality's springs have their source. The climate is mild and Mediterranean.
Economy
The main activity involves the farming of citrus fruits and vegetables. There are several companies engaged in the handling of citrus fruits for export.
What to see
There is an old town, with narrow, winding streets that ooze Muslim flavour, revolving around the central axis of the Parish Church; meanwhile, the modern part boasts a grid plan set around the Town Hall.
Landscape
Most of the land is flat, and there are prominent marshlands. Further inland, its mountains do not exceed 150 m in height, in the very early foothills of the Sierra Espadán, where many of the municipality's springs have their source. The climate is mild and Mediterranean.
