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4.7
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Castell de Forna – Forna Village loop from Miramar
02:21
37.7km
310m
Cycling
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: June 28, 2026
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Start point
Bus stop
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4.76 km
Plaça de l'Ajuntament de Oliva
Highlight • Monument
The Plaça de l’Ajuntament de Oliva is the heart of the historic center of Oliva and one of the city's most representative spaces. Surrounded by buildings of architectural interest and presided over by the statue of the admiral and mathematician Gabriel Ciscar, this square is a meeting point for locals and visitors, as well as the setting for markets, celebrations, and numerous cultural events. Its tranquil atmosphere and historical value make it an ideal place to stroll and discover the essence of Oliva.
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4.96 km
Santa Maria la Mayor Church
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The Church of Santa María la Mayor is one of the most emblematic monuments in Oliva and a magnificent example of Valencian architecture from the 17th and 18th centuries. Built on top of an old Gothic church, it combines Baroque and Neoclassical elements, highlighting its three naves, the bell tower, the Capilla del Rosario, and a spacious crypt located beneath the temple. Its interior, characterized by great sobriety and elegance, houses valuable pieces of goldsmithing and religious art, making it an essential visit for those who wish to discover the city's historical and cultural heritage.
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18.6 km
L'Atzúbia
Highlight • Settlement
Atzúbia is a town in the Valls de Pego subregion, in Marina Alta. In the past it was called Atzúbia dels Roques or Vila dels Roques.
The orography of the term favors cycling and hiking. The Tossal del Llop, camping area, should be highlighted among its sites; the Serra de l'Orxa, the Serra de la Safor, the Bassiets cave and, the most well-known, the Canelobre.
Despite the evidence of the passage of Iberians and Romans, the origin of the population is Arab. Jaume I ceded it in 1258 to Arnau de Romaní. Later he would create the barony of Forna for his son. In 1602 it was inhabited by 6 families, but in 1609 it remained depopulated after the expulsion of the Moors; it was repopulated in 1611 by Francesc Roca with Majorcans. It has belonged to the Cruïlles (16th century), the Figuerolas (17th century) and the Julià family and the baron of Santa Bárbara (19th century). In 1845, the municipality gathered 150 dry-land workers with a small garden irrigated by the Forna laundry, in its mountains it owned two mineral coal mines, two algeps quarries, six kilns for baking it, three sand quarries and 200 heads of woolly cattle. In 1911 Forna and Atzúbia merged to form a single municipality.
It has a population of less than a thousand inhabitants, many of them foreigners, spread over the two population centers: Atzúbia and Forna.
The orography of the term favors cycling and hiking. The Tossal del Llop, camping area, should be highlighted among its sites; the Serra de l'Orxa, the Serra de la Safor, the Bassiets cave and, the most well-known, the Canelobre.
Despite the evidence of the passage of Iberians and Romans, the origin of the population is Arab. Jaume I ceded it in 1258 to Arnau de Romaní. Later he would create the barony of Forna for his son. In 1602 it was inhabited by 6 families, but in 1609 it remained depopulated after the expulsion of the Moors; it was repopulated in 1611 by Francesc Roca with Majorcans. It has belonged to the Cruïlles (16th century), the Figuerolas (17th century) and the Julià family and the baron of Santa Bárbara (19th century). In 1845, the municipality gathered 150 dry-land workers with a small garden irrigated by the Forna laundry, in its mountains it owned two mineral coal mines, two algeps quarries, six kilns for baking it, three sand quarries and 200 heads of woolly cattle. In 1911 Forna and Atzúbia merged to form a single municipality.
It has a population of less than a thousand inhabitants, many of them foreigners, spread over the two population centers: Atzúbia and Forna.
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22.7 km
Castell de Forna
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Castillo de Forna in a very good state of conservation and with very nice views of the valley. It can be visited, it has parking and a picnic area in the surroundings. There is a bar that opens only seasonally
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23.3 km
Forna Castle
Highlight • Castle
Forna is a small, very quiet village in the municipality of L’Atzúbia, in the hinterland of the Costa Blanca. It lies nestled in a hilly, Mediterranean landscape characterized by orange groves and unspoiled valleys. With fewer than one hundred inhabitants, the village has an almost familial atmosphere and has retained its traditional, rural character: narrow streets, whitewashed houses, and flowers adorning doorways.
The impressive Castillo de Forna, a fortified palace dating from the late Middle Ages, rises above the village. Its towers and walls define the village's appearance and are a reminder of the region's Moorish past. Later, the castle served as a lord's residence and remains a central landmark of Forna.
The village's history stretches far back, as the area was already settled during the Islamic period. Even after the resettlement of new inhabitants in the 17th century, Forna remained a small, agricultural village that has preserved its historical structure. Visitors to Forna will experience a tranquil and charming place. The tranquility, the surrounding nature and the immediate proximity to the mountains make it an ideal destination for anyone seeking an authentic atmosphere and historical architecture away from mass tourism.
The impressive Castillo de Forna, a fortified palace dating from the late Middle Ages, rises above the village. Its towers and walls define the village's appearance and are a reminder of the region's Moorish past. Later, the castle served as a lord's residence and remains a central landmark of Forna.
The village's history stretches far back, as the area was already settled during the Islamic period. Even after the resettlement of new inhabitants in the 17th century, Forna remained a small, agricultural village that has preserved its historical structure. Visitors to Forna will experience a tranquil and charming place. The tranquility, the surrounding nature and the immediate proximity to the mountains make it an ideal destination for anyone seeking an authentic atmosphere and historical architecture away from mass tourism.
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23.4 km
Forna Village
Highlight • Settlement
Great little town. It's worth a visit. Small, beautiful streets, nice town center and located on the mountain slope.
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23.4 km
Forna Washhouse
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Forna's laundromat is located on Carrer de la Plaça, attached to the Nautilus restaurant building. It is at a lower level than the floor of the square, so it is accessed by going down some stairs, which form a kind of alley at the back and from which you reach other buildings.
The washing machine is made up of two troughs, one wider than the other, which are not separate, but connected and attached to the wall of the restaurant building.
The roof is made of one-sided tiles, attached to the wall on the right and supported on the left by three pillars with two openings. Above, made of wood, there are two lintels and the ceiling beams. Finally, the floor is made of simple gray tiles.
The washing machine is made up of two troughs, one wider than the other, which are not separate, but connected and attached to the wall of the restaurant building.
The roof is made of one-sided tiles, attached to the wall on the right and supported on the left by three pillars with two openings. Above, made of wood, there are two lintels and the ceiling beams. Finally, the floor is made of simple gray tiles.
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34.0 km
Oliva Arch and Fountain Roundabout
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A beautifully designed roundabout in Oliva. Beautifully lit in the evening, and bats also fly there. A pleasant sight.
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37.7 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
27.4 km
6.96 km
3.03 km
370 m
Surfaces
20.0 km
15.6 km
1.57 km
615 m
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