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It is a land of asparagus and snails.

It is famous for its stock breeding of prestigious fighting bulls and beautiful horses of the Hispanic-Arabian breed.

The most outstanding of its handicrafts is that of products made in esparto, especially baskets.

Paterna is also known as the home of the famous type of song "por peteneras", a name which comes from the singer known by this name. In the centre of the main square of the village "La Petenera" has a monument in her honour. Its national competition for "peteneras" singing is famous, and it has taken place since 1972, on the last Saturday in July