La Fresneda

The Order of Calatrava held La Fresneda from the 12th century, and its 16th-century commandery palace, town hall and dungeons still recall that rule. Olives, almonds, pines and cereal fields surround it in the Matarraña. On Santa Bárbara hill, prehistoric rock carvings include a figure with open arms known as 'the first fresnedino', now the village's emblem.

Highlights

• Palacio de la Encomienda and the 16th-century town hall
• Rock carvings on Santa Bárbara hill, including 'the first fresnedino'
• Sanctuary of the Virgen de Gracia, 5 km away, with a May pilgrimage
• Sant Antoni in January, with a bonfire and the Diablets
• Iberian pottery and loom weights from Els Gallipons in the municipal museum

Summary based on Wikipedia (CC BY-SA), written with AI assistance.