Day trips from Valencia
6 hidden towns and nature spots within 150 km of Valencia, picked by Europe Revealed. Sorted from nearest to furthest.
15 km01 · Nature spotAlbufera Natural ParkA freshwater lagoon among rice fields, the birthplace of paella.
Buses run from Valencia to El Palmar, about 30 minutes.
55 km02 · Hidden townXàtivaA huge castle along a ridge above a quiet old town near Valencia.
Trains from Valencia take about 45 minutes to an hour.
100 km03 · Hidden townAlteaA whitewashed hilltop old town with a blue-domed church.
The coastal tram runs from Alicante and Benidorm.
115 km04 · Hidden townTeruelOrnate Mudéjar towers covered in green and white tiles.
Trains and buses run from Valencia and Zaragoza.
120 km05 · Hidden townPeñíscolaA walled old town and castle on a rocky peninsula above the Mediterranean.
Buses run from Castellón and from Benicarló station, about 15 minutes.
140 km06 · Hidden townAlbarracínA pink-walled medieval town clinging to a river gorge in Aragón.
There's no train. By car it's about 40 minutes from Teruel; buses are few. Park outside the old town and walk in, as the lanes are steep and narrow.Questions
Day trips from Valencia: good to know
What are the best day trips from Valencia?
Our favourite hidden places near Valencia are Albufera Natural Park (15 km), Xàtiva (55 km), Altea (100 km) and Teruel (115 km). All 6 are on this page, sorted by distance.
How far are these places from Valencia?
All of them are within about 150 km of Valencia in a straight line, close enough for a day trip by car, and many by train or bus too. Check each place for how to get there.