# Things to see in Villafranca del Cid / Vilafranca (Spain): 30 places and when to go

> Villafranca del Cid / Vilafranca is a town in Spain, and this site lists 30 places in and around it, mainly Hiking (14), Nature (7), Temples (7). The best known are Muela de Ares, Castillo del Boi and Ermita de la Mare de Déu de la Font de Castellfort. The best time to come is April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. In June there are 14 h 52 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 07. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/villafranca-del-cid-vilafranca/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **Where:** Spain · 40.4542, -0.2913
- **Places:** 30 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- **What people come for:** [Hiking](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/senderismo/) (14) · [Nature](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/naturaleza/) (7) · [Temples](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/espiritual/) (7) · [Mountains](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/montana/) (4) · [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/historia/) (3) · [Wildlife](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/fauna/) (3)
- **Best time:** April to June and September to October.
- **Also possible:** November to March and July to August.
- **Nearest airport:** VLC Valencia, 109 km as the crow flies
- **Highest point:** Tarayuela, at 1,739 m.

## What to see in Villafranca del Cid / Vilafranca

The places in and around Villafranca del Cid / Vilafranca, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

- [Muela de Ares](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/mola-d-ares/): Mountain in Spain · 14 km
- [Castillo del Boi](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/castell-del-boi/): Cultural property in Vistabella del Maestrazgo, Spain · 14 km
- [Ermita de la Mare de Déu de la Font de Castellfort](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/ermita-de-la-mare-de-deu-de-la-font-de-castellfort/): Cultural property in Castellfort, Spain · 10 km
- [Sanctuary of the Mare de Déu del Llosar](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/ermita-de-la-virgen-del-losar/): Temples · 1.9 km
- [Chapel of Saint Roch](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/ermita-de-san-roque/): Chapel in Vilafranca del Cid, Spain · 4.3 km
- [Hermitage of Saint Peter](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/ermita-de-sant-pere/): Cultural property in Castellfort, Spain · 11 km
- [church of Saint Michael](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/ermita-romanica-de-san-miquel/): Church in Vilafranca, Spain · 1.9 km
- [Church of Santa Maria Magdalena, Villafranca del Cid](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/esglesia-de-santa-maria-magdalena/): Church building in Vilafranca / Villafranca del Cid, Spain · 4.4 km
- [church of the Assumption](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/esglesia-parroquial-de-l-assumpcio/): Church in Castellfort, Spain · 10 km
- [Pobla de Bellestar Tower](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/torre-de-la-puebla-del-bellestar/): Cultural property in Vilafranca, Spain · 2.0 km
- [Cuevas de Forcall](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/cuevas-de-forcall/): Cave · 5.5 km
- [Paraje Natural Municipal Palomita](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/paraje-natural-municipal-palomita/): Protected area · 2.2 km
- [Paratge Natural Municipal Rambla Celumbres](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/paratge-natural-municipal-rambla-celumbres/): Protected area · 9.8 km
- [Arriello](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/arriello/): Triangulation station in Villafranca del Cid/Vilafranca, Spain · 6.4 km
- [Azagador del Empriu](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/azagador-del-empriu/): Hiking · 1.3 km
- [Camí de Conquesta: Variant Sud](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/cami-de-conquesta-variant-sud/): Hiking · 8.8 km
- [Camí Vell de Benassal a Vistavella (pel Molí del Pas)](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/cami-vell-de-benassal-a-vistavella-pel-moli-del-pas/): Hiking · 13 km
- [Camino de Conquista (E1)](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/camino-de-conquista-e1/): Hiking · 4.5 km
- [Camino de Conquista (E15)](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/camino-de-conquista-e15/): Hiking · 8.4 km
- [Culla - Vilafranca - la Pobla del Bellestar - La Iglesuela del Cid](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/culla-vilafranca-la-pobla-del-bellestar-la-iglesuela-del-cid/): Hiking · 6.6 km
- [Derivación](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/derivacion/): Hiking · 1.9 km
- [Mas de Falcó](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/mas-de-falco/): Mountains · Hiking · 11 km
- [Paratge Natural Municipal la Mola d'Ares](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/paratge-natural-municipal-la-mola-d-ares/): Protected area · 14 km
- [Portell - Castellfort](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/portell-castellfort/): Hiking · 8.2 km

And the other 6, by what you come to do:

- **Hiking**: [Ruta de la Piedra Seca](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/ruta-de-la-piedra-seca/), [Senda del Maestrazgo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/senda-del-maestrazgo/), [Senda del Maestrazgo - Etapa 09](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/senda-del-maestrazgo-etapa-09/), [Variante](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/variante/), [Variante GR 8.2](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/variante-gr-8-2/)
- **Nature**: [Tarayuela](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/tarayuela/)

## When to go to Villafranca del Cid / Vilafranca

The best time to visit Villafranca del Cid / Vilafranca is **April to June and September to October**; also possible: November to March and July to August. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 9 h 25 |
| February | Possible | 10 h 27 |
| March | Possible | 11 h 41 |
| April | Best time | 13 h 05 |
| May | Best time | 14 h 15 |
| June | Best time | 14 h 52 |
| July | Possible | 14 h 37 |
| August | Possible | 13 h 37 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 15 |
| October | Best time | 10 h 54 |
| November | Possible | 9 h 42 |
| December | Possible | 9 h 07 |

In June there are 14 h 52 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 07. In April, 30 of the 30 places are at their best.

When to go to Spain in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/#cuando-ir).

## Getting to Villafranca del Cid / Vilafranca

The nearest main airport is Valencia Airport (VLC, Valencia), 109 km as the crow flies. How to get around Spain (train, car, bus) is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/#moverse), and what to sort out before you leave is in [its checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/#antes-de-salir).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=40.4542%2C-0.2913)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=40.4542%2C-0.2913)

## Other towns nearby

- [Sant Mateu](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/sant-mateu/): 15 places · 40 km
- [la Sénia](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/la-senia/): 36 places · 52 km
- [Escucha](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/escucha/): 5 places · 58 km
- [Castellón de la Plana](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/castellon-de-la-plana/): 61 places · 58 km
- [Vinaròs](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/vinaros/): 17 places · 65 km
- [Teruel](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/teruel/): 8 places · 68 km

And all of Spain, in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is there to see in Villafranca del Cid / Vilafranca?

The best known: [Muela de Ares](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/mola-d-ares/), [Castillo del Boi](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/castell-del-boi/), [Ermita de la Mare de Déu de la Font de Castellfort](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/ermita-de-la-mare-de-deu-de-la-font-de-castellfort/), [Sanctuary of the Mare de Déu del Llosar](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/ermita-de-la-virgen-del-losar/), [Chapel of Saint Roch](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/ermita-de-san-roque/). In all, 30 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

### When is the best time to visit Villafranca del Cid / Vilafranca?

April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. In June there are 14 h 52 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 07.

### How do you get to Villafranca del Cid / Vilafranca?

The nearest main airport is Valencia Airport (VLC), 109 km away. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=40.4542%2C-0.2913) opens the route on the map.

### How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Villafranca del Cid / Vilafranca as the destination and these 30 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright), licensed under the ODbL, from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/), CC0, cities from [Natural Earth](https://www.naturalearthdata.com/) and airports from [OurAirports](https://ourairports.com/data/). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).