Les Alqueries

Les Alqueries (Spanish: Alquerías del Niño Perdido) is a small town in the province of Castellón, part of the Valencian Community in eastern Spain. It sits in a stretch of the province known for its agricultural roots and its position within the broader Valencian coastal region, giving visitors a sense of everyday Spanish provincial life away from the larger resort towns.

Where is Les Alqueries located?

The town belongs to the province of Castellón, one of the three provinces making up the Valencian Community. Its geographic coordinates place it at roughly 39.90°N, -0.11°E, within the network of small municipalities that dot this part of the Valencian coastal hinterland.

How big is the town?

Les Alqueries covers an area of 12.61 km². As of 2018, the municipality had a population of 4,460, making it a modestly sized community — typical of the many small towns that surround Castellón's larger urban centers.

What does the name mean?

The Spanish name, Alquerías del Niño Perdido — literally "Farmsteads of the Lost Child" — is one of the town's most distinctive features and often catches the attention of travelers passing through the province. The Valencian name, Les Alqueries, points to the town's roots as a cluster of alquerías, the traditional farmhouses or rural agricultural compounds that gave their name to many settlements across the Valencian region.

Is it worth visiting as part of a wider trip?

Given its location within Castellón province, the town can serve as a reference point for travelers exploring this part of the Valencian Community, an area that blends agricultural tradition with proximity to the Mediterranean coast. Its modest size means it appeals more to visitors seeking a quieter, less touristy corner of the province than to those looking for major sightseeing infrastructure.

Frequently asked questions

Which province is Les Alqueries in? The town lies in the province of Castellón, within the Valencian Community in eastern Spain.

What is the town also called? In Spanish it is officially named Alquerías del Niño Perdido, while its Valencian name is Les Alqueries.

How many people live there? As of 2018, the population stood at 4,460.

What is the area of the municipality? The town covers 12.61 km².

Is Les Alqueries near the coast? Its coordinates place it in the Castellón section of the Valencian Community, a region generally close to the Mediterranean coastline, though the available data doesn't specify its exact distance from the shore.

Is it a major tourist destination? Given its small size and population, the town has a primarily local character rather than a large-scale tourist profile.