Carcaixent
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Facts and practical information
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. ()
Day trips
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.