Route of El Cid

Route of El Cid

The Way of El Cid branches into two themed routes through Valencian lands to explore castles, landscapes, wetlands and marshes, small medieval villages or urban centers that were already of great importance in the 11th century, and that were part of the life and legend of Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar.

One of these routes, the Conquest of Valencia, passes through Puçol and can be done on foot, by bike, or by car. This itinerary begins in Cella (Teruel) and enters the Valencian Community through Castellón, following the course of the Palancia River, where it stops at points of interest such as Jérica and Segorbe. The latter is worth a visit for its famous "Running of the Bulls and Horses," a festival declared of International Tourist Interest that dates back to the 14th century.

Already in the province of València, it continues through the towns of Alfara de la Baronía, Algimia de Alfara, Torres-Torres, Quart de les Valls, Quartell, Estivella, Albalat dels Tarongers and Petrés, just before visiting the ancient Sagunto, Murviedro in the Middle Ages, with its walled complex and the Roman theater as the main attractions.

From there to Puçol, La Pobla de Farnals, and El Puig, where the fortress of Cebolla was located, captured by El Cid in 1092 as a necessary prelude to his final victory. From there, the road to Valencia was clear, encompassing the towns of Massamagrell, Albalat dels Sorells, and Alboraia, the birthplace of the world-famous horchata.