Tomorrow from Canals
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 | 13.9 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | |
| Mogente - Moixent | 20.6 | — No | ✓ Yes |
Canals is the birthplace of the Borja family, later known as the Borgias, who rose from this small Valencian town to dominate Renaissance Rome. The Torre dels Borja — a medieval tower in the center of town — marks the family's origins. It can be visited on special days; check at the ayuntamiento.
The town has basic services — bars, shops, a pharmacy. After Canals, the camino begins climbing into the mountains separating Valencia from the Castilian meseta. The flat coastal walking is over.
The Borja family originated here before rising to become one of the most powerful families in Renaissance Europe. Alfons de Borja became Pope Callixtus III in 1455, and his nephew Rodrigo became Pope Alexander VI in 1492 — the pope famous for his political machinations, patronage of the arts, and infamous personal life. The family name was Italianized to Borgia, and their legacy, for better and worse, shaped European history.
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.