Beautiful villages in Valencia: fall in love with the inland

How many beautiful villages in the province of Valencia have you visited? You’re sure to have heard about a couple, but there are plenty more for you to explore. To help you plan an unforgettable rural and nature tourism getaway, we’ve put together a list of just some of the very many spectacular destinations we recommend visiting. 

Beautiful villages in Valencia: exploring the inland 

Ademuz

Our exploration of the inland villages in the province of Valencia starts in Ademuz. Sitting on the banks of the River Turia, this beautiful village seems to cling to the mountainside, making it a wonderful place to run away to. 

Ademuz boasts lovely viewing points and historic treasures like La Virgen de la Huerta Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The centre is bursting with charming nooks and crannies and, as if that weren’t enough, in the surrounding landscapes there are incredible archaeological sites and magical woodland. 

Castielfabib

Our next destination is also in El Rincón de Ademuz. Castielfabib is as beautiful as it is spectacular, embraced by pretty natural scenery. As you walk the old streets, you will see nods to the medieval period, bearing testament to the destination’s long history, courtesy of its strategic, elevated position. 

While you’re here, make sure you walk some of the routes that make their way around La Muela de los Tres Reinos Municipal Natural Landscape. They are really worth your while. 

Los Serranos: Chulilla and Chelva

Our exploration of the beautiful villages in the province of Valencia continues in the county of Los Serranos, where we’re going to stop off to take a look around Chulilla and Chelva. Chulilla’s landscape is, quite simply, spectacular. The whitewashed façades pair with an impressive castle that overlooks the town and vertical rockfaces lining the River Turia. 

You won’t believe it until you see it for yourself. While you’re here, make sure you set aside some time for adventure: you won’t want to miss the hanging bridges. 

In Chelva, make sure you keep your camera handy, because there are plenty of places you will want to photograph. You will be transported back to medieval times as you wander around this pretty town where the Moors, Jews and Christians lived together until the 17th century. 

Stroll around the Moorish district and the old Jewish quarter, as well as the Arrabal neighbourhood. If you’re in the mood to walk some more, pull on your walking shoes and set off to explore one of the most beautiful routes in the province: Chelva’s Water Walk. 

Requena 

Requena is the next stop on our tour of the beautiful villages in the province of Valencia. We’re going to start in La Vila District, the medieval district, which has been listed an Historic-Artistic Site, defined by its cobbled streets, beautiful churches, historic arches, manor houses and more.

But that’s not the only surprise Requena has that will whisk you back in time. La Vila Caves are a winding sequence of underground cellars that were built between the 12th and 13th centuries. 

Bocairent

To conclude our exploration of the province of Valencia and some of its beautiful villages, we’re going to Bocairent. The steep, narrow streets will transport you back to the Middle Ages. We recommend wandering aimlessly around the historic centre, finding yourself being pulled to places that are straight out of a fairy tale. 

The best way to end your getaway is to visit Bocairent’s spectacular sights like Sant Blai Ice House and Covetes dels Moros. So what are you waiting for? It’s time to start planning all sorts of getaways to explore the beautiful villages in the province of Valencia where you’ll discover little worlds of beauty and history.