Getting here
The ground behind you: what the walk into Xàtiva crosses, and where it could have been broken.
Tomorrow from Xàtiva
Nothing says you have to stop here, or there. These are simply the towns within a comfortable day's walk, so you can decide tonight.
| Town | km from here | Shared | Private | The walk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vallada | 21.6 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | The walk from Xàtiva to Vallada |
| Mogente - Moixent | 28.3 | — No | ✓ Yes | The walk from Xàtiva to Mogente - Moixent |
Xàtiva deserves a night and an exploration. The castle is one of the most impressive in the Valencian Community — a double fortification stretching along the ridge above the town with panoramic views that on clear days reach the sea. The climb up is steep but worth every step.
The old town below the castle is a pleasure to wander, with narrow streets, handsome churches, and the Colegiata Basílica de Santa María. The Museo del Almodí, in a former grain exchange, has a good collection that includes a famously upside-down portrait of Felipe V — hung that way by the townspeople as punishment for burning their city in 1707 during the War of Spanish Succession.
Xàtiva has all services — restaurants, accommodation, supermarkets, pharmacy. It's the most interesting town between Valencia and Almansa.
Xàtiva is one of Europe's paper-making pioneers — the first paper mill in Europe may have operated here under Moorish rule. The town was also the birthplace of the Borja family (Italianized as Borgia), who produced two popes: Callixtus III and the notorious Alexander VI. The castle has been fortified since Iberian and Roman times, and the town was an important center under both Moorish and Christian rule. Felipe V burned Xàtiva after the Battle of Almansa in 1707 as punishment for supporting the Habsburg cause.
31. July 2021 - 18:12
Our host was friendly and accommodating. Clean and comfortable air conditioned bedroom. Cozy sitting area downstairs and a rooftop deck offering views of the hilltop fortress. Very reasonable €40 for 2. Also bread and cakes were available in the morning before our 6am departure.
Esta entidad ha sido beneficiaria de una ayuda del Programa de incentivos a la movilidad eficiente y sostenible (MOVES III), gestionado por la Xunta de Galicia a través del Instituto Enerxético de Galicia (INEGA) en el marco del Real Decreto 266/2021, y cofinanciada por la Unión Europea — NextGenerationEU, dentro del Plan de Recuperación, Transformación y Resiliencia.
