Xàtiva, Spain

Xàtiva

A huge castle along a ridge above a quiet old town near Valencia.

  • All year
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Xàtiva

Day 1

  1. MorningWalk up to the castle on the ridge, or take the little tourist train.
  2. AfternoonVisit the old town, the collegiate church and the fountain of 25 spouts.
  3. EveningHave dinner in the old town.

Day 2

Visit Valencia, an hour away by train.

What to eat

Arròs al forn, oven-baked rice with chickpeas and sausage.

Local tips

Make the most of Xàtiva

Beat the crowds

Calm all year.

Best photo spot

The long castle walls along the ridge, from the old town below or from the castle itself.

Getting there

Trains from Valencia take about 45 minutes to an hour.

Don't miss nearby

Valencia and the Albufera lagoon.

Good to know

The climb to the castle is long and steep; a small tourist train goes up. The castle is huge, so allow a couple of hours.

Secret spots

2 secret spots near Xàtiva

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Plan your visit

Getting to Xàtiva

Getting there

  • Valencia Airport (VLC)55 km away
  • Alicante Airport (ALC)80 km away
  • Valencia55 km away
  • Alicante70 km away

Reachable by car or public transport; a car gives you more freedom to explore the area. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypeHidden town
Good forOld towns & architecture
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountrySpain

Questions

Xàtiva: good to know

Is Xàtiva worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like historic old towns. A huge castle along a ridge above a quiet old town near Valencia.

How many days do you need in Xàtiva?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Xàtiva?

You can visit all year. Calm all year.

How do you get to Xàtiva?

The nearest airport is Valencia Airport (VLC), about 55 km away. Trains from Valencia take about 45 minutes to an hour.

What is there to see near Xàtiva?

Nearby hidden places include Valencia (55 km), Alicante (72 km) and Teruel (159 km).

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