Desert de les Palmes Natural Park, Natural park in Plana Alta, Spain
A 3,293-hectare protected area with rocky cliffs and Mediterranean forests extends along the coastline, reaching its highest point at Bartolo Peak at 729 meters.
The park received its protected status in 1989 and endured severe forest fires in 1985 and 1992, leading to extensive regeneration programs of native vegetation.
The name Desert de les Palmes originates from Carmelite monks who established spiritual retreat centers, with monasteries and hermitages spread throughout the landscape.
Visitors can access the park via the CV-147 road from Benicasim, with designated trails connecting to various points of interest and observation areas.
The park contains the European native palm Chamaerops humilis and red sandstone formations that support specific flora adapted to calcium-poor soils.
Location: Plana Alta
Inception: 1989
GPS coordinates: 40.08390,0.04083
Latest update: May 12, 2025 17:33
Monestir dels Pares Carmelites del Desert de les Palmes
1.5 km
Castillo de Montornés
2.6 km
Aquarama
4.1 km
Castell de Miravet (Cabanes)
4 km
Torre de Sant Vicent
4.8 km
Castillo de Benicasim
3.7 km
Església de Sant Tomàs de Villanueva de Benicàssim
3.8 km
Voramar
4.8 km
Villa Victoria (Benicasim)
4.7 km
Torre San Vicente
4.8 km
Castell de Sufera
1.1 km
Villa Maria
4.6 km
Ermita de Santa Águeda y Santa Lucía (Cabanes)
2.3 km
Microrreserva Agulles de Santa Àgueda
1.4 km
Torre Sant Vicent
4.7 km
Church of Saint Michael
4.1 km
Playa de la Almadraba
4.9 km
Playetas de Bellver
5.6 km
Almadraba
4.7 km
Playa Almadraba
4.7 km
Convento Viejo
1.1 km
Fountain of Saint Joseph in Desert de les Palmes
921 m
Ceramic panel of the Immaculate
3.8 km
Convent Nou de Benicàssim
1.5 km
Fountain of the Christ in Desert de les Palmes
1.2 km
Punt de Lectura de Benicàssim - Vila Anna
4.6 km
Ermita de la Font de Sant Josep
921 m
Costa del Azahar Beaches
4.8 kmReviews
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