Vilafranca / Villafranca del Cid

Villafranca del Cid is a municipality in Castellón Province located on a mountainside in the Valencia region where older stone buildings overlook the terrain. The town sits nestled between the slopes of the Sierra de Espina range and combines mountain landscape with inhabited space.

The town was founded in the 12th century when Christian and Muslim populations came together and created the basic structure of the current settlement. This mixed origin shaped the later development of the village across many centuries.

The town's streets reflect rural life where traditional crafts and local gatherings keep connections to earlier times visible. People use the squares for daily meetings and share meals following customs that define how the community lives together.

Visitors should be aware that the mountain setting means walking through steep streets is part of the experience and sturdy footwear is needed. Different lodging options from simple inns to rural mountain cabins exist and the town is accessible through regional road networks.

The settlement houses small museums displaying regional craft items and traditional clothing that document the history of local mountain agriculture. These collections offer insight into practices that have remained similar across generations and are still visible in the area today.