Arab origin and the Moriscos
The village is of Arab origin and arose with the founding of La Alquería. The town centre of Montanejos took shape later. The Morisco population stayed until 1609, when their expulsion was decreed.
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History of Montanejos
Montanejos, in the Alto Mijares, began as a village of Arab origin, with La Alquería as its first nucleus, and was resettled by Aragonese people after the expulsion of the Moriscos in 1609.
Resettlement
After the expulsion the village was resettled by Aragonese people, like the rest of the comarca, which can still be seen in the language and culture. The source gives no dates for these early centuries and warns that its history section needs more references.
Timeline
- 1609
- Expulsion of the Moriscos decreed.
Text written by Zona Zero TV from public sources; early dates vary between authors. Sources: Montanejos (Hispanopedia, basado en Wikipedia, CC BY-SA). Checked on 3/11/2026.