Jativa (Xativa) Tourist Information and Holiday Guide

JATIVA (XATIVA) TOURIST INFORMATION

Jativa (the Valencian name for Jativa is Xàtiva) is very much worth a visit and aside from being a pretty town in a beautiful location it also has many unique tourist attractions.

In this tourist guide to the tourist town of Jativa in Spain we help visitors who are planning a trip with useful and practical advice on many tourism related subjects such as car hire, accommodation, hotels, hostels, villa rental, map, sightseeing, weather, where to go, where to stay, travel information and what to see and do in Jativa.

To make the best of your visit and holiday we cover everything you need to know about Jativa. We also have photos, picture galleries, views, videos and webcams of Jativa.

Set inland from the coast Jativa is surrounded by rolling hills and green countryside full of orange groves and vineyards. Jativa would be a great place for a relaxing holiday. If you need the beaches nearby we wouldn't suggest Jativa, although the beaches are still within fairly easy reach.

The town of Jativa is surprisingly large and it has a busy air to it. There are plenty of shops and restaurants. The main streets are wide and lined with trees. The town has a 'grand' feel to it.

Jativa is the capital of the region known as La Costera. It gained importance for its strategic location in the middle of a very fertile plain. This led to the building of the castle which overlooks Jativa.

SIGHTSEEING IN JATIVA

Jativa is a pretty town and it has plenty of unique sights. Jativa is famous for its many fountains. There are supposedly over one thousand fountains in Jativa!

Jativa is home to the famous painter José Ribera.

Europe's first paper mill was built in Jativa in the 11th Century. The paper was made from straw and rice and even today is known as Xativi paper.

GETTING TO JATIVA

Jativa is located in the province of Valencia. The major city of Valencia and its airport) are only 45 minutes drive away. Jativa is set inland about 30 minutes drive from the coast where there are some excellent sandy beaches. Directly on the coast you would come out at the resort of Gandia. Also consider going slightly south to the beach resort of Oliva which has excellent beaches and sand dunes and is much less unspoilt than Gandia.

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Jativa tourist information - Page Summary - This page contains unique content about the town of Jativa, set inland in the province of Valencia. Jativa has many important tourist sights and attractions such as its many fountains and its castle.

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