Xativa
The ancient monumental town of Xativa lies less than an hour from the
coast of the Costa Blanca and today offers a perfect contrast to the
modern coastal resorts.
The best way to get a feel of the elegant town is to walk, following
the route marked on the useful leaflet you can pick up at the tourist
information office. The old quarter, its streets lined with stately
mansions, rises up to the magnificent castle occupying the entire hillside
and goes past the lovely church of San Feliu. The panoramic views from the
castle help explain Xativa's historical and strategic importance through
the centuries. Back down the hill, a broad avenue of plane trees divides
the old town from the modern town with its smart shops and ice-cream
parlours. Well worth a visit.
