Carcaixent

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Carcaixent is a town and municipality in the province of Valencia, eastern Spain, with c. 20,000 inhabitants. Its origins go back to prehistoric Iberian and Roman times, with some remainders in its area. It is located in the Ribera Alta comarca, 40 km south of the provincial capital Valencia. It is the birthplace of the orange growth and its flourishing commerce in the 19th and 20th centuries. Currently, its inhabitants live basically on agriculture and the service sector. ()

Local name: Carcagente Population: 20.4 thous.Area: 22.88 mi²Coordinates: 39°7'20"N, 0°26'56"W

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Carcaixent – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Monastery of la Murta, Monastery of Aguas Vivas, Iglesia de San Vicente Mártir, Castillo de Corbera.

4.7 miE
Monastery
Monastery of la Murta
121 min walk • Nestled in the serene valley of La Murta in Alzira, Spain, the Monastery of la Murta stands as a testament to the region's rich religious history. Founded in the 14th century, this once-thriving monastery now offers a glimpse into the past, with its partially restored...
5.5 miSE
Monastery
Monastery of Aguas Vivas
142 min walk • The Monastery of Santa María de Aguas Vivas, located in the municipality of Carcaixent, Spain, is a religious building dating back to the 13th century.
4.7 miN
Church
Iglesia de San Vicente Mártir
119 min walk • The Parish Church of San Vicente Mártir of Guadassuar, in the region of the Ribera Alta in the province of Valencia, is listed as an Asset of Cultural Interest as recorded in the General Directorate of Cultural Heritage of the Ministry of Tourism...
5.6 miNE
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Castillo de Corbera
144 min walk • The castle of Corbera, in the province of Valencia, is an 11th century Muslim fortress built on Roman remains, located on a promontory from which dominates the entire Ribera Baja and the coast.
2.1 miN
Locality
Alzira
54 min walk • Alzira is a city and municipality of 44,938 inhabitants in Valencia, eastern Spain. It is the capital of the comarca of Ribera Alta in the province of Valencia.
5.2 miW
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Alberic
132 min walk • One of the main attractions in Alberic is the stunning Castle of Alberic, a medieval fortress that dates back to the 11th century. The castle's imposing stone walls and towers provide a fascinating glimpse into the town's past, and visitors can explore the ancient...

Carcaixent

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Carcaixent – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Monastery of la Murta

Monastery of Aguas Vivas

Iglesia de San Vicente Mártir

Castillo de Corbera

Alzira

Alberic