Name: Hiking Santa Magdalena
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Hiking Santa Magdalena - castillo de polpis

Hike to Castell de Polpís in Serra d’Irta Natural Park – Castellón Adventure

Discover the stunning hike to Castell de Polpís in Serra d’Irta Natural Park, Castellón. This medium-level trail takes you through olive, carob, and almond groves and Mediterranean forests with pine, rosemary, and juniper. Along the way, explore historic lime kilns turned stone shelters.

Reach the 10th-century Arabic castle at 430 meters for panoramic views of mountains, coastline, and Peñíscola. Perfect for a lunch stop with breathtaking scenery, the hike ends in Peñíscola, famous for its Templar castle, rich history, and seafood paella.

Enjoy nature, history, and stunning views, meet new people, and practice languages on this unforgettable Castellón adventure.

Details

Departure & Return Location

Av. d’Aragó, 31, El Pla del Real, 46010 València

Departure time

08:45 at the meeting point (Please be punctual)

Price Includes

Private Transport
Insurance
Coordinator

Price Excludes

Food and drinks
Everything not mentioned in "Price Includes"

What to bring

Food and drinks
Sportswear and shoes

Itinerary

8:30Meeting time

We meet at the , Avenida Aragon 31, A small presentation and leave for the hike

Arrival & Hike

Arriving to village and have a break and we start our day hike

End of the route & Return to Valencia

At the end of the route we will have free time to have a drink and come back to valencia

Map

Distance: 11 km

Elevation Gain: 380 m

Difficulty: Medium (Requires good physical condition and appropriate footwear, as well as sun protection)

Photos

The Castell de Polpís, sits atop the Serra d’Irta, including walls, a cistern, and a gate, are still visible. Over time, the Orders of Calatrava and the Temple made modifications. Conquered in 1233 by the Templar Master, the castle later belonged to the Order of Montesa. This irregularly shaped fortress, covering 2200 m², features a central courtyard, a prominent keep, and ruins of the ancient settlement of Polpís.

FAQs

Hiking Faqs

We have to be fit to do the hiking route?

You need to be physically fit to do the hiking route.

What is the hiking route difficulty?

You can find all the information of the hiking route in the hiking descrption section above (Distance, diffulty, Map, time etc..).

Should we bring our own food?

Yes, it is recommended to bring your own food because in most of the hiking places it is not possible to buy it.

What do I need to hike?

You can consult the section “what to bring” & “hiking description” where it will be clearly mentioned what you need for the excursion. You will also receive an email after the reservation with detailed information.

Do I need to know how to use a map?

You don’t need to know how to use map, bacause the mountain tours have a professional mountain guide.

If you have other questions you can write to:

Check our main FAQS page here: FAQS

And if you still have doubts please Email: info@wexcursion.com, WhatsApp: +34 674296671

General Faqs

How/Where can I book?

You can book on the website or at our office in Plaza Honduras, 26 from 09:30 to 14:30.

Do I have to book in advance or can I pay on the day of travel?

Yes, it is necessary to book in advance, as we cannot guarantee that there will be places available on that day.

What are the cancellation policies?

In case of day trips (same day return):

Up to one week before the excursion 100% refund in the form of money or voucher for other excursions.
Until Thursday (20:00) of the same week of the excursion 100% refund in the form of a travel voucher.
After Thursday, no refund.

In case of a trip of more than one day (Overnight)

Up to 1 month before: 100% refund
Up to 3 weeks: 80% refund
Up to 2 weeks: 50% refund
After 2 weeks: No refund

In case of no-show on the day of travel there is no refund, in case of late arrival at the meeting point there is no refund.

Where does the bus leave from?

Normally our buses leave from Avenida Aragón 31 (Mestalla). However, after booking, you will receive all the details with the ticket by email (please check your spam folder in case you receive the email immediately after booking).

Is food, entrance fee, etc. included?

Please see above in the section Included/Not Included.

I have more questions, how can I solve them?

Check out our page: Frequently Asked Questions.

If you still have any questions, please write to us at:

Email: info@wexcursion.com, WhatsApp: +34 674296671

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