Xàtiva is a charming town, steeped in history and best known for its impressive castle which dominates the skyline. The current castle was built on ancient Iberian and Roman ruins and the current structure showcases Islamic and Gothic architecture.
The castle offers a fascinating insight into various wars in which it was a key fortress along with a Museum in which you can discover the history of the Borgia family.
We will travel to the castle by minibus. Some areas of the castle may not be suitable for people with walking difficulties. Those who do not wish to visit the castle will be dropped off in the city centre to enjoy a meander through the streets.
The ancient core of this special city was officially declared a Site of Historical and Artistic Interest in 1982, and you simply cannot visit without taking a leisurely stroll around the streets of the old quarter and pausing to admire its spectacular collection of monuments. Xàtiva is home to such great buildings as the collegiate basilica of Santa María (known as La Seu or La Colegiata), the Hospital Reial, the chapels of Sant Feliu, Sant Josep and Santa Anna, the churches of Sant Pere and Sant Francesc, Plaça de la Trinitat square, the former convent of Sant Domènec, the birthplace of Pope Alexander VI, and various palaces from different periods.
For more information please visit https://xativaturismo.com/en/.
Itinerary for Thursday 6th June
08.40 – Departing from Jávea bus station
09.00 – Departing from Interiors Jávea Port
18.00 – Estimated Arrival back in Jávea
Price
Bus only – €16.00
Bus plus entry ticket to the Castle – €20.00 (*pensioners) €22.00 (non-pensioners)
*You will be required to produce photo ID for the reduced rate pensioners tickets.
The entry ticket to visit the Castle also gives you admission to Archaeological Museum of L’Almodi and the Museum of Fine Arts located in the historic centre of the city. We will be visiting the Castle in the 12.00-13.30 slot as this allows for travel delays and time for a coffee.
If you want to go at a different time, you can book your own tickets at https://xativaturismo.com/en/ but you will have to make your own arrangements to get to the Castle. This is a 2km walk up a very steep road or you can catch the Shuttle Bus which runs from the Plaça Espanyoleto.
To reserve your seat contact Amanda at travel@u3ajavea.com. In your email, please indicate clearly if you want a Bus only ticket or Bus and Castle ticket and let us know if you qualify for the pensioner discount. As always, seat numbers are limited and bookings are strictly “first come, first served”.
Payment details will be sent along with confirmation of your booking once you have reserved your seat.
