Valencian Mountain Villages Tour: Anna and Xátiva from Valencia

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7 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
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Discover the interior of the Valencian Community, its mountainous landscape and its lesser-known and well-preserved historical cities that will surprise you. Xàtiva was one of the most important historical cities, full of palaces and heritage, where the famous Borgia family was born. We will drive to his castle which was a state prison and has landscapes and views of more than 80km. Finally we will meet Anna, where there is a palace restored by artisans brought from Morocco, elaborating carvings, art and gardens that have given her fame and is known as ‘the Valencian Alhambra’

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle
Guide

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet your driver at the BP Gebe gas station in Avinguda d'Aragó, 6, El Pla del Real (Valencia).

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 7 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1

    The emblematic castle that makes it up has existed, according to historical archives, since 1244 when King Jaume I gave the Villa de Anna to the Order of Santiago. The courtyard and the Arab halls of this Palace will be visited, which recreate the decorative world of the Muslims, settled in this municipality from the 12th century, with their splendid ceramic mosaics, coffered ceilings and plasterwork. The modern age makes its way into the Borja and Cervellón rooms, setting each era with decoration and furniture and with a multimedia projection that uses images and sounds to bring the visitor closer to the families that owned Anna County.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 2

    During the visit to Anna you will be able to appreciate its lakes, which receive fresh water from different springs and in them you can find ducks, geese and numerous species of waterfowl. In its waters you can also find barbels and trout. In the small islet of the lake, Mesolithic and Eneolithic remains were found, since the Albufera de Anna was a place of prehistoric settlements.

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 3

    The fortress is divided into two: the Minor Castle, based on the Iberian and Roman remains. It is the oldest part of the castle and has fantastic views of the Bixquert valley. Touring the Castillo Menor will take us to relive the legends and wars that were fought on this side of the castle. The other part of the Xativa Castle is the Castillo Mayor, built after the medieval period. It is the largest and best-preserved part of the fortress and it has imposing walls that, after the conquest of King Jaume I, became the main defense fortress between Castile and the Kingdom of Valencia.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • It is not recommended for people with reduced mobility
  • Not recommended for children under 10 years
Supplied by Discovering Spain

Tags

Day Trips
Nature and Wildlife Tours
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Sustainable Tours
Cultural Tours
Seasonal

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