Numerous archaeological settlements are a testimony to Cervera’s long and rich history. Among its sites, make sure to visit the Mas d’Aragó, a roman agricultural villa, which was founded by the Phocaean Greeks in 331 A.D. Cervera’s 11th century castle provided a dramatic backdrop for the intense historical developments which took place here during the Medieval era: the village received its Town Charter in 1235 and Ramón Berenguer IV later ceded the territory to the Order of Malta. From 1317 onwards, the Order of Montesa ruled and the village experienced a period of great economic prosperity.
In modern times, principal economic activities include rain-fed crop cultivation (carob, olives, and almonds) and the raising of livestock (poultry and pork). Industrial activity in the village is limited to handicrafts and cabinetry.
Stroll through the typical medieval village’s steep, uneven streets, perfectly adapted to the village’s mountainside location and containing interesting samples of Medieval architecture. Of particular interest are the castle ruins, Museu Molí de l’Oli (oil mill museum), the church and bell tower and the panoramic views over Colomé and Coroneta del Calvo.
The dry scenery surrounding Cervera is a typical example of that of the Baix Maestrat region, with mountainous terrain and an elevation of 316 m. Its highest peaks include Revoltons (635 m), Perdiguera (516 m), and Mola (481 m). Rocky, clay soils can be found in this region, marked by a climate transitioning between Mediterranean and the northern and continental coastal plains.
Economy
In modern times, principal economic activities include rain-fed crop cultivation (carob, olives, and almonds) and the raising of livestock (poultry and pork). Industrial activity in the village is limited to handicrafts and cabinetry.
What to see
Stroll through the typical medieval village’s steep, uneven streets, perfectly adapted to the village’s mountainside location and containing interesting samples of Medieval architecture. Of particular interest are the castle ruins, Museu Molí de l’Oli (oil mill museum), the church and bell tower and the panoramic views over Colomé and Coroneta del Calvo.
Landscape
The dry scenery surrounding Cervera is a typical example of that of the Baix Maestrat region, with mountainous terrain and an elevation of 316 m. Its highest peaks include Revoltons (635 m), Perdiguera (516 m), and Mola (481 m). Rocky, clay soils can be found in this region, marked by a climate transitioning between Mediterranean and the northern and continental coastal plains.
