Peña Sansón
A large, oddly shaped boulder tied to local legend: Samson is said to have wagered he could hurl it with a single finger from Navarrés castle. Beside the rock is a small cave with a basin that once collected rainwater, used in the past by shepherds. It is reached by a walking route that rewards hikers with fine views over the Canal de Navarrés.
Local tradition in Navarrés says Samson wagered he could hurl this huge boulder with a single finger from the castle. Hence the name of the Peña Sansón, an oddly shaped rock planted in the Canal de Navarrés landscape, about 70 km from València.
The legend and the cave
At the foot of the rock opens a small cave with a basin that once collected rainwater. Local shepherds used the shelter and the stored water when they went out with the flocks. Samson's wager is one of those scraps of oral tradition that end up naming a place.
Getting there
You climb up on a short walking route that pays off with good views of the surroundings. It fits well if you are already exploring nearby spots like the Abrigo del Garrofero. Access is free.
Frequently asked questions
Does it cost anything to see Peña Sansón?
No, access is free. You reach it by a short hiking trail that rewards you with good views over the Canal de Navarrés.
Why is it called Peña Sansón (Samson's Rock)?
Because of a local legend: it's said that Samson wagered he could throw this huge rock with a single finger from Navarrés Castle.
What is there beside Peña Sansón?
At the foot of the rock there's a small cave with a tank that collected rainwater, once used by the area's shepherds.
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