[3] The town is crossed by the Sofre, Benimarfull, and Albacar ravines, and all tributaries of the Serpis river.

The name Benimarfull, of Arabic origin, means "son of the bitter fountain."

In the mid-13th century, the place was conquered from the Muslims by James I of Aragon and incorporated into the Kingdom of Valencia.

The population has decreased since the beginning of the  20th century , with 414 inhabitants in the INE 2010 census .

It is also a notable producer of aromatic plants, spices, infusions, and teas from organic farming called Herbes del Molí, which is marketed under the Artemís brand.