Valencia is an endless province to do weekend getaways special. In just 1 hour drive we can enjoy some of the most beautiful villages of the Valencian Community and get closer to other neighboring provinces such as Castellón or Alicante.
These are the most beautiful and romantic excursions you can do near Valencia.
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It is in Castellón, but it will only take you 45 minutes to get here. Altura, a town of 3,500 inhabitants, is one of the jewels of the Valencian Community. In 2024 it is a candidate to be Capital of Rural Tourism and has several points of high cultural interest such as its wall, declared of Cultural Interest, or the Grail Route, which passes through here and is perfect for hiking enthusiasts.
Segorbe
It is one of our favorite destinations because is accessible by public transportation. Segorbe, in Castellón, is only 45 minutes away from Valencia by car and in a very small space it has a cathedral and the wall and aqueduct that is the history of the Valencian Community.
La Albufera and El Saler
Let’s start with something obvious, but that could not be missing in this list. The Albufera Natural Park is so close that we often overlook it. Between a boat ride on the lake and a swim at the beach of El Saler we can enjoy one of the best getaways that can be done near Valencia.
In addition, very close by, in El Palmar, you have one of the best paellas in Valencia.
Sagunto
The castle and the Roman theater of Sagunto are two of its main attractions. If you come, you will have to walk through its historic center to soak up the history of the municipality. Sagunto tells us, through its historical remains, the history of all cultures that have passed through the Iberian Peninsula.
In Sagunto you can also try Arrels, one of the best restaurants in the Valencian Community with Michelin star.
Xàtiva
The city of the socarrats hides one of the most historically significant paintings in Spain. The portrait of Philip V upside down is a symbol of the history of the Monarchy in Spain. If you come, you must see it live before going up to the castle, one of the most unique fortresses in Spain with two castles joined by a great wall.
Bolbaite
In addition to having one of the best natural pools of the Valencian Community, Bolbaite is a great unknown of the tourist routes in the province of Valencia. A short walk through the town shows us the Muslim period, feudalism or baroque architecture.
As a curiosity we will tell you that Bolbaite still conserves today the artisan tradition of the work of the wicker and the esparto grass and elaboration of “caliqueños” (small cigars).
Chelva
This town was a candidate for Rural Capital of Spain. Its winding, sloping streets take us back to Christian, Jewish and Arab Valencia in just a few meters.
It also has a Civil War shelter and historical museum that are worth a visit. Find out why they call it the the “Valencian Chefchaouen”.
Chulilla
Chulilla is famous for its Route of the Suspension Bridges, but hides much more. It is, without a doubt, one of the most beautiful villages in the Valencian Community.
With a marked Mediterranean style at the foot of a mountain range, Chulilla is a perfect Sunday getaway in Valencia. This route allows us to cross the gorge of the Turia River in Chulilla on suspension bridges. A real experience.
Anna
Anna is the home of “Valencian Alhambra” but it also keeps another secret: its lake. Lake Anna is visited every summer by thousands of people who come to enjoy the pleasant weather on the shores of the lake. It has a picnic area and swimming is allowed in the vicinity, but not in the lake itself.
Recently in the municipality has opened one of the largest natural labyrinths in Europe. You won’t feel like you’re in Valencia.
Navarrés
The village that gives its name to the Canal de Navarrés allows us to enjoy nature without having to travel for hours to other provinces. It is the ticket to the mountainous and inland area of the province of Valencia. Nearby we can enjoy the crystal clear waters of the river Navarrés.
Requena
Requena is a land of wine. Here we can spend a day touring its narrow streets, wineries and monuments. Many of the wines of D.O. Utiel-Requena come from here and, accompanied by the local gastronomy, they are a luxury before ending our getaway.
Buñol
If you come to Buñol, you can’t miss the water route of the the Hoya de Buñol or visit the old town of the municipality. The 18th century neoclassical church, the church of San Pedro Apóstol, the San Luis Park where the San Luis Beltrán Chapel is located and the Galán Mill are the three essential monuments of the town.
Carrícola
Carrícola is a town that is strongly committed to sustainability and responsible tourism. Besides having a beautiful landscape, Carrícola is a village designed by and for nature with projects of circular economy, proximity cultivation and local consumption. One of the pioneers of responsible tourism in Spain is less than an hour from Valencia.