Historically, it was part of the Encomienda de Les Coves de Vinroma and with it it was the lordship of Blasco de Alagón between the years 1235 and 1242. Later, it was the Templars who were in charge of governing the town. In the archives and notes of the Albocácer town charter it is stated that at first the town was called Sierra de Biarach. In the first half of the 16th century, it took the name of Sarratella de Biarach and it was not until the last third of the same century when the toponym Sarratella was made official. The demographic indicators of the town have been growing throughout its history until it reached the barrier of 700 inhabitants in the early years of the 20th century. Since 1900 the population has been constantly decreasing until it currently reaches 93 registered people. Its geographical location and its orography attracted prehistoric groups. Very close to the hill where the hermitage is located, there was an Epipaleolithic site. In addition, in several parts of its area, cave paintings have been discovered that form part of the Levantine cave art, declared a World Heritage Site.
Social Environment
The economic activities are dedicated to agriculture and livestock. Agriculture is traditionally based on dry farming, with the predominance of olive and almond cultivation. Livestock farming is based on grazing and mainly on pig and poultry farms. The scarce industry is related to agriculture and oil.
Urban route
La Sarratella is a small town, which is very easy to get around. During the tour you can observe the harmony between the houses, the tranquility of its people and the dark green of the mountainous landscape that can be seen from almost any area of the town. Despite being a small town, there are many and varied places of interest: The old oven building, with clear medieval features. The torrent, located in the lower part of the town, which consists of a fountain, a trough and some washing places. The town hall, opened in 1958, with porches that limit the public part of the common part of the town halls of the medieval period. The hermitage of San Juan and the Church of San Miguel, where there is a green velvet altar front on which you can see San Miguel embroidered fighting the devil.
Landscape
The landscape is very mountainous, with large slopes that provide impressive views of the sea. Holm oaks and bushes scented with rosemary, thyme, lavender and other aromatic plants predominate. The climate is cool and pleasant in summer, contrasting with the cold winter. The town is situated at an altitude of around 800 metres, although the highest point in the area is at 937 metres, where the hermitage of San Juan Nepomuceno is located, offering an unbeatable panoramic view.