THIS village of just 700 inhabitants is a hidden gem of ancient history and old castles located on the banks of the longest river in the Iberian Peninsula.
Benifallet in Tarragona province remains heavily underrated despite boasting millennia of history, including Iberian, Moorish and medieval treasures.
The 2016 Vuelta a España cycling race featured the town prominently during its fifth stage.
Visitors to the Baix Ebre region will find the village on the site of a medieval castle with numerous Moorish remains.
The oldest local site is the impressive Castellot de la Roca Roja archaeological dig.
Dating back to Iberian times, it is considered one of the most unique sites in all of Catalunya.
Other architectural treasures include the 17th-century Church of the Nativity of the Virgin.
This structure replaced the 13th-century Romanesque hermitage of Mare de Deu de Dalt.
The surrounding Cardo Valley is scattered with historic sanctuaries, including Sant Josep, Sant Simeo and Sant Roc.
History enthusiasts can also visit the beautiful Cardo Monastery, which was founded in 1606.
Nature lovers are drawn to the numerous caves hidden in the area surrounding the village.
The Culla Cave houses ancient Neolithic paintings, while the Aumidiella Cave contains archaeological remains that are thousands of years old.
The Marigot Cave offers further subterranean exploration alongside the many hiking trails that wind through the local landscape.
Benifallet is located around two and a half hours by road from Zaragoza.
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