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Ares del Maestre

Mountain village

Ares del Maestrat, also known as Ares del Maestre in Spanish or simply Ares, is a municipality in the province of Castelló in the Valencian Country. It is situated near the top of the Mola d'Ares mountain, at an elevation of 1,148 m.

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As a result of migration to the cities in the 1960s and 1970s, Ares del Maestre is sparsely populated today, yet remains a popular tourist destination. Sites of interest include the gothic town hall, neoclassical parish church, and the remains of the Mola castle.

The Tossal d'Orenga mountain, popular among paragliders, is located within the Ares del Maestre municipal term.

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Village information

Coat of arms of Ares del Maestre
Province
Castellón
Autonomous community
Valencia
Population (INE 2025)
181
Altitude
1,194 m
Area (IGN)
118 km²
District
Alto Maestrazgo
Postcode
12165
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The essentials for getting around Ares del Maestre without surprises: how to get there, municipal facts and when it's most worth coming.

Getting there

Coordinates: 40.4570° N, 0.1334° O

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By bus: check the regional bus timetables, they change by season. If you come without a car, confirm the last service back before you leave.

Useful facts

Postcode
12165
Altitude
1,194 m
Population (INE 2025)
181 inhabitants
District
Alto Maestrazgo
Province / region
Castellón · Valencia
Official website
aresdelmaestrat.es

Useful phone numbers

  • Emergencies112
  • Poison information91 562 04 20
  • Town councilOn the official website

We only list verified numbers. The town hall itself will give you the number of the clinic or the pharmacy.

When to come

There are no events in Ares del Maestre's calendar yet, so any month works. Ask us about the local festivals: almost every village has one.

  • Spring

    Thaw and green fields. Some mountain access can stay tricky until May.

  • Summer

    Long days and cool nights. The best time for hikes.

  • Autumn

    Forests at their best and far fewer people.

  • Winter

    Serious winter at this altitude: snow likely and chains in the car. Check the state of the roads before heading up.

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