Maestrazgo
Sign in to saveThe Maestrazgo () or Maestrat () is a natural and historical mountainous region, located at the eastern end of the Sistema Ibérico mountain range, in Spain. It encompasses the north of the Autonomous Community of Valencia, in Castellón province, and parts of the east of the Aragonese province of Teruel. The area is mountainous and sparsely populated with a rich mixture of flora and fauna.
Key facts
- Settlement.name
- Maestrazgo / Maestrat
- Settlement.settlement_type
- Natural region
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- Penyagolosa pic1.JPG
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- Landscape in the area of the summit of Penyagolosa
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- Localització del Maestrat.png
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- A map of the historical extent of the Valencian Maestrat
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- Country
- Settlement.subdivision_name
- Spain
- Settlement.elevation_m
- 1100
- Settlement.population_density_km2
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- Elevation
- 1100
- Image
- Penyagolosa pic1.JPG
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The Maestrazgo () or Maestrat () is a natural and historical mountainous region, located at the eastern end of the Sistema Ibérico mountain range, in Spain. It encompasses the north of the Autonomous Community of Valencia, in Castellón province, and parts of the east of the Aragonese province of Teruel. The area is mountainous and sparsely populated with a rich mixture of flora and fauna.
The district was under control of military orders following the 12th-century Christian reconquest of the area from the Moors. It also had a significant role in the 19th century Carlist Wars and the 20th century Spanish Civil War. After many years of decline the area is undergoing some re-vitalization, helped by funding from the European Union and tourism.
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