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Vallibona

Castellón · Comunidad Valenciana

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Vallibona (Valencian pronunciation: [ˌvaʎiˈbɔna]) is a small town and municipality located in the Ports comarca, province of Castelló, part of the autonomous community of Valencia, Spain. According to the 2009 census, it has a total population of 90 inhabitants. It is located in the upper valley of the Cérvol River, between the Serra del Turmell and the Ports de Beseit mountain ranges, in a very lonely area, relatively far from other towns. Vallibona is part of the Taula del Sénia free association of municipalities. Vallibona has a special relationship with the town of Pena-roja (Peñarroya de Tastavins) over the hills in Matarranya. It has been recorded that festivities have been celebrated together with that town at least since the 14th century. Sant Domènec de Vallibona is a small settlement with a church founded in 1237 located 12 km to the east, close to the road leading to Rossell. Vallibona is the birthplace of Florencio Pla Meseguer (born Teresa Pla Meseguer, 1917–2004), a legendary intersex Maquis fighter, nicknamed "La Pastora" by the Civil Guard and the press. This municipality should not be confused with Vallivana, a small settlement depending from Morella further SW.

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Origins

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History

Vallibona was a Muslim town until nearby Morella was conquered by James I of Aragon in the 13th century.

The town has lost much population in the last 100 years; it had 1,808 inhabitants in 1900 and 1,133 in 1950. After General Franco's Plan de Estabilización in 1959 the population declined steeply as people emigrated towards the industrial areas of Barcelona and coastal Castelló Province. Other causes of the strong emigration have been the abandonment of traditional agricultural practices by the local youth, such as sheep and goat rearing, as well as the lifestyle changes that swept over rural Spain during the second half of the 20th century.

By 1994 Vallibona had only a residual population of 104 inhabitants, mostly in their old age. Nowadays the town derives some income from rural tourism. Vallibona revives during the summer season when many former residents return to the town to spend the holidays.

Monuments

el Prigó

el Portal

el Peironet

Capelleta de Santa Àgueda

Maset de Serret

Maset de Ventura

Prigó de Sant Marquet

Antic Hospital

Mas de las Molas

Mas del Tossal

Mas de la Pallissa

Mas Marta

What to visit

Mirador de la Placeta

Mirador del Peironet

Centre d'Interpretació del Carboneig

Patrimonio:

Religioso:

Iglesia parroquial, dedicada a la Asunción de la Virgen, con un interesante artesanado en su bóveda, construida en el siglo XIV

Ermita de Santo Domingo, edificio de interés arquitectónico

Ermita de Santa Águeda

Civil:

Casa consistorial. Edificio de interés arquitectónico.

Casco Urbano. Interés arquitectónico.

Fiestas:

San Antonio Abad. Se celebra el 17 de enero

Fiestas patronales. Se celebran del 7 de agosto al 16 de agosto en honor de Santo Domingo y la Asunción de la Virgen. Cada 7 años, el día después de la Ascensión se celebra la romería encuentro con la población de Peñarroya de Tastavins en Teruel.

Gastronomía:

Olla-recapte, bullit, carnes de la matanza del cerdo (jamón serrano, embutidos frescos y secos, panceta seca, lomo seco, carne de frito en conserva de aceite), magro con tomate, pollo y conejo frito con ajos, productos de la huerta (patatas, verduras, legumbres), mullá, cordero a la brasa, miel, frutos secos (almendras, nueces, avellanas), setas.

Música:

El himno oficial de Vallibona fue compuesto en música y letra en 2001 por José Vicente Serret Meseguer, célebre músico y multiinstrumentista de la localidad. Colaboró en su composición su hija Anna Serret, entonces con 13 años. La frase inicial, cuya letra es de Francisco Vives, da paso a un himno alegre y con carácter. El himno habla sobre el entorno geográfico de Vallibona y el carácter solidario de sus gentes y no olvida mencionar a los patronos, Santo Domingo y Santa Águeda. Fue dado a conocer durante la misa mayor celebrada el día 15 de agosto del mismo año en la iglesia parroquial, siendo cantado por el coro de la población.

Versión para banda. La instrumentación para banda la realizó Marcial Almenara, cuyo estreno corrió a cargo de la Banda de Peñarroya en 2002 en la misma iglesia.

Versión para orquesta y coro. La instrumentación para orquesta y coro la realizó Anna Serret Almenara, cuyo estreno corrió a cargo de la Orquesta del Montsiá Maestrat en el gran concierto de reinauguración de la ermita de Sant Domingo en 2016.

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Festivals

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Rest of the year

  • August: Fiesta patronal: Domingo de Guzmán (15) · Asunción de la Virgen (15)

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Gastronomy

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Trails and hiking

Comunitat Valenciana. Fredes - el Pinós (GR 7, 586.60 km)

El Camí IT6TR3 El Camí Central: de Castelló de la Plana a Montserrat (CC-C)

Camí de Conquesta (GR 331, 166.70 km)

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Famous people

Florencio Pla Meseguer, maqui español

José Meseguer y Costa

Town hall

Alcaldía: Juan Jose Palomo Ferrer

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Town hall of Vallibona

Alcaldía: Juan Jose Palomo Ferrer Web oficial: http://www.vallibona.es

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How to get there

  • 🚗 86 km from Castellón de la Plana/Castelló de la Plana (about 61 min by car)
  • 🚗 164 km from València (about 116 min by car)

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  • ✈️ 54 km from Castellón airport (about 38 min by car)
  • ✈️ 140 km from Reus airport (about 99 min by car)

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Practical info

🏧 Nearest cash machine

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ℹ️ Tourist office

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🔭 Viewpoints

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  • Mirador del Peironet · 0.2 km away
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Pharmacy and health

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