This town of Arabic origin was formed when the Alquería de Abajo and the Alquería de Arriba (two hamlets situated at the bottom and the top of the area) became part of Montán Castle. La Alquería and Montanejos were inhabited by Moors until their expulsion in 1609.
The main economic activities in this municipality are the services and the spa resort.
The old town is extremely interesting, with typical Arabic whitewashed houses. Also of interest are a circular defensive tower and the Santiago Apóstol church (17-18th century).
The landscape is mountainous, with an elevation of 467 m and a Mediterranean climate.
Its natural spaces attract flocks of nature lovers and adventure sports enthusiats. People from all over the world come to enjoy its mountain slopes, whether for caving, climbing, hiking or bungee jumping, and they are one of Montanejos's biggest attractions.
Economy
The main economic activities in this municipality are the services and the spa resort.
What to see
The old town is extremely interesting, with typical Arabic whitewashed houses. Also of interest are a circular defensive tower and the Santiago Apóstol church (17-18th century).
Landscape
The landscape is mountainous, with an elevation of 467 m and a Mediterranean climate.
Its natural spaces attract flocks of nature lovers and adventure sports enthusiats. People from all over the world come to enjoy its mountain slopes, whether for caving, climbing, hiking or bungee jumping, and they are one of Montanejos's biggest attractions.
