Hiking Villages in Valencian Community
Hiking Villages in Valencian Community: key facts
- 231 villages total
- Alcoy (61,468 inh.)
- Alzira (48,236 inh.)
- Dénia (47,261 inh.)
- Altitude range: 3 – 1,246 m
The Valencian Community, with its diverse terrain ranging from coastal plains to mountainous interiors, is home to 231 municipalities that offer exceptional hiking opportunities. These villages, often overlooked, provide access to a network of trails that reveal the region's natural beauty and cultural heritage. With an average population of just over 3,000 inhabitants, these communities offer a tranquil escape from urban life. The altitude varies dramatically, from coastal locations just metres above sea level to villages perched high in the mountains, reaching up to 1246 metres. Consider Alcoy, in the comarca of L'Alcoià, a town of nearly 60,000 inhabitants situated at 562m altitude. Or explore Ontinyent, in the Vall d'Albaida, known for its natural pools at Pou Clar. These villages are more than just starting points for hikes; they are living repositories of Valencian traditions and gastronomy.
231 villages to explore
Alcoy
Alzira
Dénia
Dénia
Dénia
Dénia
Ontinyent
La Vall d'Uixó
Jávea
Sueca
Alboraya
Onda
Ibi
Castalla
Utiel
Pego
Sax
Finestrat
Buñol
Muro de Alcoy
L'Olleria
Náquera
El Pinós
Callosa d'en Sarrià
Onil
Jijona
Alcalà de Xivert
Gata de Gorgos
Xeraco
Polop
Betxí
Ayora
Agost
Sollana
El Poble Nou de Benitatxell
Villalonga
Mogente/Moixent
Bocairent
Gilet
Villar del Arzobispo
Altura