Benissuera

Population: 190 hab. Municipal area: 2,1 km2 Altitude: 200 m. Demonym: benissuerà, benissuerana Town Hall Phone no.: 96 229 30 31 Fax: 96 229 32 37 Web: www.benisuera.es E-mail: benissuera_alc@gva.es

BENISSUERA

MONUMENTS Church of San José

Its construction dates from the second half of the eighteenth century. The building is structured in a single nave of three sections, covered with cannon turn and with chapels between the buttresses. It is a work of rural architecture, unean academic, of great formal and decorative simplicity. The church of San José de Benissuera belonged to the parish of San Pedro until 1535, when it was erected as an independent parish.

Palace of the Bellvís of Benissuera

Known as the Viscounts of San Germán, the complex occupies a plot of 4,897 m2. Its date is not known for certain, but probably outside the last quarter of the 16th century. Architecturally it shows a ground floor and two upper floors, flanked by two towers. The current aspect is that of a squareplan building with a fortress appearance. The roof is made of Arab sloping tile, the loading walls are masonry of ashlars.

On the facade stands the main door, with a half-point arch with ashlars, the bars and the viewpoint; at the top of the facade stands the cornice worked in wood. It has a large and emblematic orchard at the back, which allows you to enjoy views of the Benicadell, although it can only be seen from the outside, since the palace is in a dilapidated state.

El Flautí Park

Dedicated to Rafael Martí Vidal (24-2-1908 to 12-9-2000). Where roasters, picnic areas, play spaces and the viewpoint have been built.

FESTIVITIES

January: St. Antonio Abad (Second week) Second weekend of September: festivities in honor of the Mother of God of the Miraculous Medal and the Christ of the Amparo

EXCURSIONS

• Ruta Els Quatre Pobles del Riu (junto con Alfarrasí, Sempere y Guadasséquies) • Route around the reservoir of Bellús • Camino del Cid – Stage 56: Xàtiva and Ontinyent

It is part of itinerary no. 2 of the Vall d’Albaida routes

LOCAL PRODUCTS

• Agricultural Products