The Júcar gorge below Dos Aguas is the sort of scenery that makes Spanish interior roads famous among riders. A deep valley of red and grey rock, pine and oak, it carries the river towards the sea, and the villages along it, Millares and Dos Aguas among them, are old and small. The Abric de la Pareja is a rock shelter in the cliffs nearby, and its name, the Couple, refers to a pair of painted figures. It is part of the Levantine rock art that UNESCO lists among the Mediterranean Basin sites, and its paintings are among the best examples of how prehistoric hunters pictured themselves.
The village of Dos Aguas has another claim to fame. The village gave its name to the Marquis of Dos Aguas, and the family that held the title of Marquis of Dos Aguas built a palace in Valencia that now holds the national ceramics museum, with a lavish alabaster doorway. The village is quiet, with a church and a few bars, and a fine view of the surrounding cliffs. In late winter, the almonds bloom white in the valley, and the hills are patched with green.
The riding on these roads is excellent. The valley road twists beside the river with a succession of tight corners and short straights, with views across cliffs and woods, and the high roads that climb out onto the plateau are a pleasure, lined with pines. There is little traffic during the week, though weekends bring motorcycles and cyclists from Valencia. The surface is mostly good, though some stretches are rough, and rock falls are possible after heavy rain.
Alborache, a larger village, has a few bars and shops. Carry water and sun protection in the summer, and layers for the evening. Spring is the best season, with green hills and mild weather, and autumn brings clear air and good light.