Sun Tower of Xàtiva – Castell de Xàtiva loop from Xàtiva

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Sun Tower of Xàtiva – Castell de Xàtiva loop from Xàtiva

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Sun Tower of Xàtiva – Castell de Xàtiva loop from Xàtiva

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4.78km

140m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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395 m

Murals of Ibn Hazm and The Dove’s Necklace

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1.16 km

Sun Tower of Xàtiva

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It is an Almohad tower from the 13th century that was part of the defense wall of the castle of Xàtiva. Its name is due to its orientation since it …

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1.96 km

Castell de Xàtiva

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The "Castell de Xàtiva" is located on the old road Via Augusta, which leads from Rome over the Pyrenees and the Mediterranean coast down to Cartagena and Cádiz. It thus …

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2.21 km

Its neoclassical construction from the 18th century and its cultural and historical importance have allowed it to obtain the title of Cultural and Historical Heritage. The Hermitage worships Santa Bárbara …

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3.81 km

Hermitage viewpoint

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From this viewpoint of the hermitage, which has some benches, you can contemplate fantastic views towards Játiva and its castle. Here you can take the opportunity to sit down and rest a bit on the way.

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4.78 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.55 km

1.06 km

786 m

250 m

129 m

Surfaces

2.44 km

1.10 km

919 m

290 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

Weather

Today

Tuesday 13 October

28°C

17°C

22 %

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Max wind speed: 12.0 km/h

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Comments

January 18, 2022,🇪🇸 Castell de Xàtiva

The fortress is divided into two parts. Firstly, the part of the Castillo Menor built on the Iberian and Roman remains. This is the oldest part of the castle and offers fantastic views of the Bixquert valley.

The other part of the Castle of Xàtiva is the Castillo Mayor, built only after the Middle Ages. It is the largest and …

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January 17, 2022,🇪🇸 Xàtiva Stadtrundgang & Castell

Xàtiva is a nice little town south of Valencia. What is special are the two castles high above Xàtiva, the Castillo Mayor and the Castillo Menor. However, you should not visit the castles on Mondays (day off 🥲). Then the hill has to be climbed again on Tuesday.

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