The 20 most beautiful and charming towns in the Valencian Communityiana

Today we bring you an article with a lot of charm. We talk about the most beautiful villages in the Valencian Communityiana. 

If you live around here or like to come to sightseeingI am sure that all the information that we are going to give you will be of interest to you.

The Valenc Communityiana is one of the autonomous communities most touristic in all of Spain for many reasons.

• Its long history and cultural heritage in all its cities and towns.
• The beautiful beaches of the Mediterranean coast.
• The medieval architecture of its monuments and buildings, which mixes Romanesque, Arabic and Gothic styles.
• Its delicious gastronomy.
• Its wide variety of natural landscapes.

After much research, we have made a list of the best villages in the Valencian Communityiana. The list consists of 20 towns!

It is one of the lists charming villages of the Valencian Communityiana more complete than you will find. 

We tell you why we think they are the best and what you can see and do in each one.

Do you love the Valencian region (la Comunidad Valenciana) and you want to know their more rural areas? Then you will love this article 

To the mess!

Denia (Alicante)

we often find Denia en the lists of most beautiful villages in the Valencian Communityiana. It certainly deserves it, as it is one of the most touristic and with more vitality of the entire Community.

The most striking are its paradisiacal beaches such as the Las beach Marinas and the mountain range Rotes beach.

Su Leisure port, sports port it is also one of the most important in the area. Here you can access many nautical activities, such as windsurfing, kitesurfing or sailing.

You like Party? In this port you will find a lot of gambling dens and discos to spend a spectacular night on the shores of the Alicante sea.

Furthermore, the historical Center of the town we also love it. There is a mix of old streets with more modern areas llenas of restaurants that we are passionate about.

In Denia you breathe joy and lots of life. It is certainly one of the beautiful cities of the Valencian Communityiana.

Peniscola (Castellon)

Peñíscola is a municipality located in the province of Castellón. The most striking thing about this town is that it is located on a rock by the sea

At the top of its old town stands the castle of Papa Luna, the main monument that you must visit in Peñíscola.

The privileged location of this town has made it a perfect scene for the cinema on various occasions. 

Did you know Game of Thrones (Game Of Thrones) was filmed here? In some scenarios in the city of Meereen, its streets were used to recreate it. 😊

Peñíscola also has a beautiful sandy beach, the North Beach, and the marina, where you can do boat activities and water sports.

Likewise, if you like hiking, in Peñíscola you will find beautiful landscapes along the Sierra de Irta Natural Park.

It is certainly one of the beautiful towns of the Valencian Communityianto visit.

Calpe (Alicante)

Calpe is another very famous town of the Valencian Communityiana. It is one of the towns most visited in summer. Tourists sunbathe and bathe in its beaches of clear water. 

One of the most popular is the La Fossa beach, where you can find many bars, restaurants and other services such as activities of diving and snorkeling.

Calpe is also known for its beautiful bays. A cove in the sea is a small bay that forms on the coast, usually surrounded by cliffs, rocks or mountains. 

In Calpe there is a beautiful cove called The Raco.

If you like to get away and relax among the coves, you will find many more coves in the town of Jávea, also in Alicante.

In this article we talk a lot about the coastal towns of Alicante. That is because the beaches of Alicante They are the most beautiful in the entire Valenc Communityiana 🙌🏻

Bocairente (Valencia)

Bocairent is one of beautiful villages near Xátiva.

It is located in the region of the Vall d'Albaida, in the extreme south of the province of Valencia. Today it has about 4.130 inhabitants.

If you like historical cities, Bocairent is a medieval town of Valencia which is going to fascinate you. 

Touring its old town is a joy. We recommend that you cross the Sant Blai bridge. From there you can see the best panoramic views of the entire town.

Let yourself be intoxicated by this fairytale city, but yes, wrap up well! In these areas of Valencia the climate is much colder than in the capital.

One of the most famous points of interest in Bocairent are Les Covetes dels Moros.

Les Covetes dels Moros are excavations in a rocky wall of the Fos ravine. On this wall, 53 vertical windows were formerly made.

Inside these windows were small hearths. For you to understand, it is like a building, but embedded in a mountain. How curious! TRUE?

Thanks to The Covetes dels Moros, we think that Bocairent is one of the towns to visit in the Valenc Communityiana that you will not forget

Tabarca Island (Alicante)

La Island of Tabarca is possibly the most famous island of the whole community. It's one of the most beautiful coastal towns in the Valencian Communityiana. 

It is considered as Book now Marina Of the Mediterranean. It has a very interesting story: 

It turns out that it was founded in the eighteenth century by a group of pirates who settled on the island and built a small fortified town. For many years the island was used as a pirate shelter and corsairs.

To this day, the island is a very popular tourist destination due to its sandy beaches. transparent water and your fauna marina. This is another of the sites that offers many activities of diving, snorkeling and boat rides for tourists.

It also has some points of cultural interest such as the Torre de San José, the church of San Pedro and San Pablo, and the Museum of the Island of Tabarca, 

The island is also famous for its gastronomy, in which the typical dishes of the region: shellfish, fish, rice and wine.

Alpuente (Valencia)

To the bridge is considered by many to be one of the 5 most beautiful towns in Valencia.

Located the region of the SerraníaIf what you are looking for is a rural environment and disconnect from the hustle and bustle of urban life, in Alpuente you will get it.

The old town of Alpuente is a true architectural treasure, with cobbled streets, stone houses and a Romanesque church from the XNUMXth century which dominates the main square of the town. 

It is also possible to visit the Alpuente castle, dating from the XNUMXth century and offering stunning views of the landscape. 

Near Alpuente you can also go hiking through the Sierra de Javalambre or observe the birds in the Talayuelas Lagoon.

Nature, fauna, rural life and fairytale streets in one of the towns of Valencia and should not be missed.

Vilafames (Castellon)

Now, come with us to the Comarca de la High Plan of Castellón. Here we will make a stop at Vilafamés, One charming villages in the Valencian Communityiana.

This is also a very old town and of romanesque architecture, with cobbled streets and low houses. However, it has unique things that set it apart.ian the rest.

In Vilafamés is the Big Rock, a huge rock located in plena mountainous slope that seems that at any moment it is going to fall on you, but no! There is, enduring for millions of years.

This rock is worth seeing, as it is a most strange and amazing phenomenon of nature. 

There are many legends around this rock, one of them tells that you have tocarla and ask for three wishes so that at least one of them comes true.

In Vilafamés there are also important archeological sites, such as the Cova de Dalt del Tossal de la Font or paintings of the Abric del Castell.

There is also a lot of art in this town. The Baroque architecture of the Parish Church of the Assumption will fascinate you, as well as the works of the Contemporary Art Museum in the beautiful XNUMXth century palace in which it is located.

For all this, if we had to make a shorter list of The 10 most beautiful villages in the Valencian Communityiana, Vilafamés would take his place among the first.

Altea (Alicante)

If you want to know the most beautiful villages of the Valenc Communityianto with beach, Altea is one of them.

Altea, located in Alicante, is a coastal town with traditional architecture and cozy narrow, cobbled streets. 

Altea is one of those towns in which most of the houses are white or pastel. That gives a feeling of light and purity that it is inevitable to feel good walking through its streets.

Among all these low houses, the church of Nuestra Señora del Consuelo stands out for its colorful blue dome.

If these details already make Altea one of the picturesque places of the Valencian Communityiana, it still has more things that will surprise you, such as the Roda beach or the impressive Sierra de Bernia, which surrounds the entire town.

And what about the food? Do you eat well in Altea? 

Well of course! There is a wide range of restaurants that cook the typical dishes from the kitchen of the Valenc Communityiana, from fresh fish to delicious rice dishes.

Guadalest (Alicante)

The proposal that I make you now only it will take you half a day. But we assure you that you will not regret visiting this place, as it is one of the charming places in the Valenc Communityiana.

Guadalest It is a very small town that is located in the interior of Alicante. It only has 258 inhabitants. 

Despite the few people who live here, it turns out that Guadalest is one of the beautiful towns of the Valencian Communityianto in winter for the mystery that surrounds it in this season when it is cold or there are gray days.

Its magic lies in the geographical position of his castle, located on the highest rock in the municipality. 

During the Middle Ages and Modern age, this high position allowed to have a privileged strategic situation against the attackers.

To this day, tourists go up to have a good landscape views Alicante and the various hiking trails that cross its mountains.

Morella (Castellon)

If you wonder which is the most beautiful town in the Valencian Communityiana, Morella it usually tops the number one spot on many lists.

Does it really deserve that much acclaim? The truth is that if.

Morella is possibly the best preserved medieval town and more impressive due to its geographical location. 

The whole town is surrounded by centuries-old walls that wind between the mountain on which it is located. At the top, stands imposing the Morella castle, which is more than a thousand meters high.

Morella has 16 towers, 6 portals and almost two kilometers of wall that create a unique picture worth photographing. 

Si en Hispania, escuela de español one day we decided to make a historical film with our studentsianyou are in one of the rural towns of the Valencian Communityiana, surely we would choose Morella 😁

Considered as World Heritage sites by UNESCO, Morella has a beautiful architecture that mixes the Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque styles. The houses are built with a characteristic stone of the place and have a very uniform appearance.

Do you know that in Morella also you eat very well? 

Some of the typical dishes are grilled lamb, sausages, goat cheese or Pastissets angel hair

Moraira (Alicante)

Moraira is one of the municipalities most visited of the Alicante coast, especially in summer. 

In the high season months, the population triples from about 11.500 inhabitants to 30.000 😯

What is this high for? Well, Moraira has everything!

Besides being one of the most beautiful coastal towns in the Valencian Communityiana, also boasts of having history, cultural heritage enviable and one of the best climates in Alicante.

La Average annual temperature from Moraira is from 18 degrees, although in summer it rises. Therefore, we have mild winters and summers that are warm, but not stifling.

Moraira also has coves made of rocks and beautiful stones, such as the cove of Llebeig and Cap Blanc.

Do you know that people already lived in this town in prehistoric times? This is known thanks to archaeological finds in the Cova de les Cendres.

How interesting is Moraira! One of the pretty towns between Valencia and Alicante essentials

Xativa (Valencia)

Xativa in valencianor, Játiva in Spanish, is one of the beautiful places in the Valencian Communityiana.

The most striking thing about this town is your location and its architectural ensemble.

The castle stands on a high very narrow mountain range. Once at the top, magnificent views of the landscape can be seen from all angles. 

There is a chronicle of James I, famous hero of the Valenc Communityianto in the thirteenth century, which describes the emotions one feels when climbing the hill on which the játiva castle:

«We saw from it the most beautiful orchard that anyone had ever seen. We discovered more than two hundred country houses, the most beautiful there were, as well as the farmhouses around them, also beautiful and in great number. 

We also make out the castle, which is very noble in appearance and dominates the entire plain. Our hearts were filled with joy and joy at that moment.».

Jaume I already said it 8 centuries ago! This is one of the mountain villages in the Valenc Communityiana more amazing.

Sagunto (Valencia)

On this tour of the Valencian Communityianoh their destinations rural areas, now we are going to focus on the history of this town because it is his main point of interest.

Sagunto It has a castle that is one of the oldest in Spain. It was built by the Romans in the XNUMXst century BC 

Throughout history, Sagunto has been a very important city in the Mediterranean. Many battles have been fought in this town and it has been inhabited by various civilizations.

One of the most important moments in the history of Sagunto was during the Second Punic War, when the city was besieged by the Carthaginian general Hannibal in the year 219 BC and heroically resisted the invasion for 8 months. 

In addition to the castle, Sagunto has other tourist attractions, such as the Roman Theatre, the Municipal Market and the Archaeological Museum of Sagunto.

The Roman Theater dates from the year 50 AD Here they were represented Roman and Greek dramatic works.

Its rich history and its ancient monuments make Sagunto one of the beautiful towns near Valencia. You can arrive by train in 35 minutes from the capital.

Sagunto has many beautiful beaches nearby ideal for relaxing on the weekend. Some of these beaches are in other pretty villages near Sagunto. These are:

• Canet d'en Berenguer beach.
• The beach of Puerto de Sagunto.
• Almarda Beach.
• Almenara beach.

Chulilla (Valencia)

chulilla is a small municipality of Valencia. It has less than 1000 inhabitants. However, this little corner is a jewel for the natural landscapes in which it is found. 

Why did we include it in our article on the Valencian Communityianoh its charming towns?

It turns out that Chulilla has one of the most famous mountain routes in the entire Valencian Community.ianto. It's about the route of the Hanging bridges that crosses a river canyon surrounded by mountains. 

Due to this particular geographical situation, in Chulilla there are many hiking trails and many climbers that climb up its rocky slopes.

The route of the Hanging Bridges can lead to the jewish club, an area of ​​the Turia river where people usually bathe. 

There is also the Blue puddle, beautiful lake that can be seen from the wooden walkway. 

If you don't really like walking through nature, you can always walk among the white houses of the town and relax in one of the the most beautiful towns in Valencia.

Villafranca del Cid (Castellón)

Villafranca del Cid it differs from all the towns seen so far by the terrain on which it stands.

It is surrounded by a rugged geography llena de calcareous rocks, with abundance of oaks, holm oaks, albar, yews, holly and junipers.

Also very striking are the hundreds of huts which, for agricultural and livestock purposes, were built over the centuries. 

All these elements make Villafranca del Cid one of the beautiful places in the Valenc Communityiana.

This small town with its careful old town and medieval streets has many points of interest:

• The tower of Conjure.
• The gothic oven.
• The gothic building of the old Town Hall.
• The Portal de San Roque, the old entrance to the town whose remains of the walls can still be seen.

If you want to make a route through the inland towns of the Valencian Communityiana, Villafranca del Cid has to be in your priorities.

Andilla (Valencia)

This is one of the charming towns in Valencia. 

andilla only has 316 inhabitantsImagine how small it is!

However, this is not a reason to belittle him, since he is in a privileged natural environment. 

Andilla is in the Sierra Calderona Natural Park, which makes it a perfect place for lovers of nature and outdoor activities.

Another thing we love about this place is its atmosphere. Being so small, his inhabitants are friendly and welcoming. They will make you feel at home 😊

Here life passes at a more leisurely pace. If you are fleeing from the stress of the city and you need some disconnection time, Andilla could be the best town in the Valencian Communityianto liveAt least for a season.

Segorbe (Castellon)

Another of the Towns to visit in the Valencian Communityiana interesting is Segorbe. If you come here, you will find a great variety of historical monuments, in which the Segorbe aqueduct. 

This aqueduct was built by the Arabs in the XNUMXth and XNUMXth centuries to bring the waters of the La Esperanza spring to the center of the city.

Segorbe is also famous for its local festivals. There are two very remarkable:

• The Entrance of Bulls and Horses

This festival is celebrated every year in mid-September. It is a bullfighting show in which bulls and horses are released through the streets of the old town of Segorbe, while the runners try to avoid them and take them towards the bullring.

• Semana Santa

Holy Week in Spain. It is in Andalusia where it is celebrated with the greatest fervor. However, in this town of Castellón people live with the same passion. It is the town where it is celebrated the most within the Valencian Community.iana.

Villajoyosa (Alicante)

Villajoyosa is one of the places to visit in the Valenc Communityiana more authentic. If you put images, they will catch your attention. colored houses parallel to the palm trees in front of the beach. 

It is almost impossible to resist this image so summery that it seems taken from some Caribbean island, right?

On the other hand, Villajoyosa also has an interesting historical heritage which includes monuments and buildings from different eras. 

The Castle of Villajoyosa, the Tower of Sant Josep and the Church-Fortress of Nuestra Señora de la Asunción stand out.

Do you know what the most famous gastronomy of this town is? Normally in the Mediterranean basin it is usually fish and rice, but not in this case. Here the gastronomic jewel is the chocolate!

The town has several chocolate factories and also celebrates annually the Chocolate Festival, where you can try different varieties of this sweet.

Is it Villajoyosa the most beautiful town in the entire Valenc Communityiana? It's risky to say yes.

What we can say for sure is that in this town you can find the richest chocolate in the entire Community 😋

Biar (Alicante)

Between the medieval towns in the Valencian Communityiana prettier you find Biar. Located in the interior of Alicante, this historic and quiet town it is surrounded by beautiful mountains.

Biar castle is preserved as a impressive fortress of the medieval Other important monuments are the church of Nuestra Señora de la Asunción and the hermitage of San Cristóbal.

This town also has very interesting festivals, such as the one of the Moors and Christianos, in which the battle between the Arabs and the Christians is recreatedianyou in the Middle Ages.

Did you know that this same party is held in many towns of the Valencian Communityiana? The most famous is in Alcoy, which is in fact very close to Biar.

Chelva (Valencia)

In the interior of Valencia, within the Alto del Turia, at Meters 800 this beauty is located. 

Chelva is for many the most beautiful town in Valencia, and we are not surprised.

The medieval architecture is still very well preserved today in this town. 

The way in which  the castle fortress is highlighted over the rest of the houses with red roofs. If you see an image of Chelva, you will surely be struck by this significant contrast.

Chelva also has some of the best routes through the natural surroundings of Valencia:

• The Water Route: 

This relaxing path crosses the springs of the crystal clear waters of the Chelva river. One last!

• cut rock: 

On this route you will be able to contemplate one of the greatest hydraulic engineering works of the Valencian Communityiana: the aqueduct of Peña Cortada.

• The Mozaira:

This path follows the river that crosses the towns of Chelva and Tuéjar and its wonderful landscapes.

We have come to the end of our list of charming towns near the Valencian Communityiana. 

Thanks to this article you can get an idea of ​​what they are the beautiful towns of Alicante, Valencia and Castellón.

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Of the 20 towns that we have described, which ones attract your attention the most?

Are there any charming ones that we haven't put on the list and you think they should be?

Tell us in the comments 😉

Article written by Carlos Martínez for Hispania, escuela de español.