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💡 Curiosities of Camp de Túria

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History, legends, and surprising facts that make our region unique

Camp de Túria holds centuries of history among its municipalities. Here you will find the most surprising facts, the most fascinating legends, and the curiosities that make this region a unique destination in the interior of Valencia.

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🏺 Iberian and Roman Period

  • The Edetan ruler Edecón, an Iberian chieftain who governed these lands, established pacts with Rome during the Second Punic War.
  • Hannibal Barca fought important battles in Camp de Túria during his campaign towards the Italian Peninsula.
  • Marcus Cornelius Nigrinus, born in these lands, was a Roman general and a direct rival of Emperor Trajan.
  • In Riba-roja de Túria, the impressive Mosaic of the 12 Labors of Hercules is preserved, one of the most valuable Roman pieces in the Valencian territory.

🕌 Medieval and Arab Era

  • Teodomiro, the last Visigoth governor of the area, signed the famous Pact of Tudmir with the Arab conqueror Abdelaziz in the year 713.
  • Olocau is mentioned in the Cantar de Mio Cid as one of the territories reconquered by the Cid Campeador.
  • Al-Qadir, the last Arab king of Valencia, is said to have hidden a great treasure in the Castle of Real, according to the oral tradition of the region.
  • The Castle of Serra and that of Benissanó are two of the best-preserved in the region, witnesses of the Arab and medieval period.
  • There is a legend of a secret passage that connected the Castle of Bofilla with that of Bétera during the Middle Ages.

🍽️ Historical Gastronomy

  • Les Orelletes, the traditional Valencian Christmas sweet, are documented in the medieval Arab recipe book of Ibn Razin, linked to the territory of Camp de Túria.
  • Arab cuisine with honey, almonds, and spices left an indelible mark on the pastries of the municipalities in the region.

👑 Later Periods

  • Francisco I of France was imprisoned in the Castle of Benissanó after his defeat at Pavia (1525), according to the historical tradition of the municipality.
  • San Vicente Ferrer preached in several municipalities of Camp de Túria. The legend attributes to him the creation of several miraculous springs.
  • Félix María Calleja del Rey, Viceroy of New Spain and suppressor of Mexican independence, had ties to Camp de Túria.

🎨 Culture and Art

  • Silvestre de Edeta, born in these lands, was the artist who designed the famous Fountain of the Plaza de la Virgen in Valencia.
  • Several artists from the court of Philip IV originated from municipalities in the Serra Calderona, at the northern limit of Camp de Túria.
  • The Alfàbegues of Bétera held the Guinness World Record for the tallest floral construction in the world for years.

🏰 Legends

  • The Fountain of Gold in Nàquera: according to legend, gold coins emerge from the spring on specific nights of the year.
  • The Lovers of the Castle of Benissanó: an impossible romance between a Christian knight and a young Arab woman that ends in tragedy.
  • The Bridge of Thieves: a bridge on the old road between municipalities where, according to tradition, bandits lurked during the Modern Age.
  • The Cave of the Castle of Vilamarxant: a secret tunnel that, according to legend, connected the Arab castle with the Rambla Sércula.