The Valley of Ayora is surrounded by landscapes dotted with numerous forest tracks. the cave paintings in the shelters of Tortosillas, the deaf person, Montes and in the cave of Don Juan, next to Moragete, with spectacular formations of stalagmites and stalactites; the hill of Agras, which is the main volcanic outcrop of the community, in Cofrentes, population where the rivers Cabriel and Júcar become united; the viewpoint of Jalance, when coming out of the town in direction the west; the river basin of the Cantabán river, place of the Rochas and the sources of the Tabarro, the Beautiful one and of the Ral, in Jarafuel; the Tooth of Cuts in Cuts of Pallás; Gorges, interesting geological phenomenon between the precipices of Coal bunkers and of the Argongueña, in Teresa de Cofrentes; the Zarra river and viewpoint of the Sickle, in Zarra; and Castellar of Mecca, one of the Iberian cities more spectacular of the peninsula, and considered the second European city with more than 50.000 people, the natural place of Sinks and the source of the Chain, in Ayora. Among other itineraries, it is recommended to make a circular route by the forest, with an average duration of about three hours: House of Sinks It, Palomera (1.260 ms), Black Cave and Sink It.
This Valencia region offers, to visitor’s extraordinary places and natural views. Nailed between mounts populated with trees, forest low and abundant vegetation, provides a rich variety to us as much in fauna as in flora, becoming a typical landscape of Mediterranean inland area. close to the province of Albacete we admired before our eyes the alternation of full colour extension of fields and earth of culture. Vegetation: they dominate the formation of cork oaks, different kind of pine trees, rockroses and heather. In addition we can be found with melojo, disk, maple, rivet Valencian and the holly. Fauna: they emphasize the gallipato, stairs snake, the perdicera eagle, the culebrera eagle, worn eagle, the azor, the real owl, the small owl, the wild boar, marten, badger, the partridge, the rabbit, the hare, the wild and the goat.
The importance of conservation of these natural resources, the recovery of traditional agricultural activities and the restoration of old houses and farming houses have revitalized these zones, when creating a tourist supply different and attractive, that it opens very diverse possibilities of leisure and relaxation; to know the cultures, native fauna and flora in accordance with the environmental conservation policy .
One of the great opportunities that we, the Spaniards enjoyed, the wealth and diversity of the geography of our land, is in the facility stops to develop activities related to the agriculture tourism. We have no need of making long trips, not even to leave the borders of our Valencia community, we are sure that all the Valencia’s, near his habitual place of residence, has and can enjoy some natural place that helps his personal development by the mere contact with the nature.
Castle of Ayora. Dominating the Villa of Ayora, of Arab origin, with two strong squares surrounded for near a thousand meter wall it was scenario in the Fights Slang’s, Guerra of Secession and Carlist Wars. The tower of the homage, the false door, is conserved some canvases, walls, etc. To its feet the Medieval Church of Santa Maria of Gothic style runs off with, in which is a Baroque altarpiece of 1702.
Parochial church of Our Mrs. of the Asunción. The group located in the population's centre, is more than an interesting summary of the architecture among the XVI and XVIII centuries. Their first construction phase is located between 1508 and 1577. Of Renaissance style it highlights their important vault of recently restored cross vault and the facade in style herreriano. In their interior paintings of Yáñez of the Almedina are conserved, painter formed in Venice by Leonardo Da Vinvi´s pupils and the painting of "Angel’s" Miracle", of Vicente Lopez Portaña.
Route of the Hermitages. This cultural route understands a journey for 7 of the 15 more outstanding hermitages of Ayora and located in the different neighbourhoods of the municipality, as well as in the surroundings. The route leaves of the Parochial Church of the Asunción and to continue for Saint Maria the biggest Hermitage , hermitage of Santa Lucia, hermitage of Saint José, hermitage of Santa Barbara, hermitage of the Sacred Angel (next to the ruins of the hermitage of Saint Roque), hermitage of the Rosario's Virgin, and hermitage of Saint Anton.
Other monuments. The Cross of Saint Antón located next to the hermitage of San Anton dates from the XVI century. San Francisco's convent, current House of the Culture, built in 1573 and refurbished in 1778 preserve their cloister of two floors. The silent Remain of the Marquise of Zenete, there is data of their importance from 1550. Cavanilles describes it as "superior to how many there is in the Kingdom, without accepting those of the capital". There are several houses of noblemen with interesting facades. The Rasher, built in 1892, on the lot of the old city council. Their metallic structure is of style modernist.
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