The surroundings of the small hamlet of Campo Arcíshide several natural gems. Located in the municipality of Requena, this hamlet of about 500 inhabitants, whose origins date back to the 15th century when it was known as the “Balsa de Campo Haçis,” boasts vast expanses of poppy fields , vineyards, sunflowers, and a recent discovery for many visitors: lavender.
The best time to see the poppies in bloom is during the months of April and May, when the first flowering occurs.
This plant has a unique trait: it blooms twice a year. The first bloom begins in early April and lasts until late May; if you missed it, you’ll have another chance to see it in full splendor in September, with a second bloom that begins at the start of the month.
To find these fields, you’ll need to head to the southern part of the district and explore the surrounding meadows via dirt paths, taking care not to step on the crops. From the city of Valencia, the journey is about 70 km along the A-3, taking roughly an hour.
Every year, visitors post on social media about moments like the blooming of the poppies and the lavender. The latter has a blooming window that runs from late June to mid-August, although the optimal time is the first half of July.
Campo Arcís is also one of the few places in the Valencian Community where you can enjoy this spectacle, along with Alcublas and Ademuz.
There are also several hectares dedicated to sunflowers and wine, a true heritage of this area of the province of Valencia. Campo Arcís is part of the Utiel-Requena Designation of Origin, one of the oldest in Spain, established in 1932, which today encompasses more than 37,350 hectares of vineyards, 110 wineries, and over 6,700 winegrowers. A compelling reason to combine a floral tour with a wine tourism route through the region.