Benicolet

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Altitude (m): 241

Population: 612

Surface (km²): 11

Postal Code: 46838

Demonym: benicoletà, benicoletana

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BENICOLET "The history of the Riuraus"

Municipality surrounded by mountains, fields and rivers, Benicolet offers, apart from a simple urban helmet typical of a humble and farming village, a wonderful scenic route full of harmony and tranquility. Of Andalusian origin, and with about 620 inhabitants, Benicolet reigns the love for good food, the importance of nature and the need to maintain the traditions that identify it as a people. Three reasons more than enough to visit this small but charming town of our region. Take advantage of the recommendations and visit Benicolet if you have not already done so. Place of Muslim origin. It was conquered by Jaime I and given in 1258, to Juan de Bardají. In 1609, before the expulsion of the Moorish, was inhabited by 35 Moorish families. It was integrated into the barony of Luchente, under the lordship of Maça de Liçama, and later belonged to the  Dos Aguas marquisate.

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