Pico de los Ajos
Fortified Iberian hilltop on the Sierra Martes crest with guided visits and wide views over the Magro and Júcar valleys.
The Pico de los Ajos crowns the Sierra Martes range between Yátova and Cortes de Pallás with a fortified Iberian settlement on its top. Listed as a cultural-interest site in 2016 and open to visits since 2020, it pairs hilltop archaeology with wide views over the Magro and Júcar valleys.
The site
The municipal tourism office describes it as one of the most notable Iberian sites in the province, set on the range crest that separates the two municipal terms. Visits run on a calendar of guided tours, and the GR-7 long-distance path passes nearby. Parking is at the Manquillo refuge, from where the hilltop is reached on foot.
Tips for your visit
Check the guided-visit calendar before driving up, since access follows the municipal schedule. Carry water and sun protection, as the crest walk is exposed. You need a car to reach Yátova. The outing combines well with Buñol and its Cueva Turche on the same trip.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Pico de los Ajos?
A fortified Iberian settlement on top of the Sierra Martes, listed as a cultural-interest site in 2016 and open to visits since 2020.
How do you visit it?
Through guided visits on a municipal calendar. Check the schedule before going, and park at the Manquillo refuge.
Do I need a car?
Yes, you need a car to reach Yátova. The GR-7 passes nearby but the hilltop itself is reached on foot from the refuge.
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