Hiking Villages in Valencian Community

231 villages · 21 - 61,468 inhabitants · Nature 78/100

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

L'Alcoià · 61,468 hab.

Alzira

Ribera Alta · 48,236 hab.
Dénia

Dénia

Marina Alta · 47,261 hab.
Dénia

Dénia

Marina Alta · 47,261 hab.
Dénia

Dénia

Marina Alta · 47,261 hab.
Dénia

Dénia

Marina Alta · 47,261 hab.
Ontinyent

Ontinyent

Vall d'Albaida · 37,012 hab.

La Vall d'Uixó

Plana Baixa · 32,242 hab.
Jávea

Jávea

Marina Alta · 30,642 hab.

Sueca

Ribera Baixa · 29,194 hab.

Alboraya

Horta Nord · 26,273 hab.

Onda

Plana Baixa · 26,190 hab.

Ibi

L'Alcoià · 24,500 hab.

Castalla

L'Alcoià · 11,908 hab.

Utiel

Plana de Utiel-Requena · 11,663 hab.

Pego

Marina Alta · 10,791 hab.

Sax

Alt Vinalopó · 10,346 hab.
Finestrat

Finestrat

Marina Baixa · 9,919 hab.

Buñol

Hoya de Buñol · 9,858 hab.

Muro de Alcoy

El Comtat · 9,372 hab.

L'Olleria

Vall d'Albaida · 8,818 hab.

Náquera

Camp de Túria · 8,556 hab.

El Pinós

Vinalopó Mitjà · 8,523 hab.

Callosa d'en Sarrià

Marina Baixa · 8,182 hab.

Onil

L'Alcoià · 8,114 hab.

Jijona

Alacantí · 7,669 hab.

Alcalà de Xivert

Baix Maestrat · 7,349 hab.

Gata de Gorgos

Marina Alta · 6,773 hab.

Xeraco

Safor · 6,149 hab.

Polop

Marina Baixa · 5,828 hab.

Betxí

Plana Baixa · 5,659 hab.

Ayora

Valle de Cofrentes-Ayora · 5,282 hab.

Agost

Alacantí · 5,225 hab.

Sollana

Ribera Baixa · 5,089 hab.

El Poble Nou de Benitatxell

Marina Alta · 4,911 hab.

Villalonga

Safor · 4,865 hab.

Mogente/Moixent

Costera · 4,401 hab.
Bocairent

Bocairent

Vall d'Albaida · 4,130 hab.
Gilet

Gilet

Camp de Morvedre · 4,011 hab.

Villar del Arzobispo

Los Serranos · 3,862 hab.

Altura

Alto Palancia · 3,849 hab.
Busot

Busot

Alacantí · 3,782 hab.

Serra

Camp de Túria · 3,767 hab.

Biar

Alt Vinalopó · 3,677 hab.

Albalat de la Ribera

Ribera Baixa · 3,523 hab.

Cabanes

Plana Alta · 3,475 hab.

Simat de la Valldigna

Safor · 3,311 hab.

Xaló

Marina Alta · 3,104 hab.

About this region

Exploring the hiking villages of the Valencian Community offers a deep dive into the region's diverse comarcas. In L'Alcoià, Alcoy stands out with its impressive Puente de San Jorge, a modernist engineering marvel. The local cuisine features Olleta alcoiana, a hearty mountain stew. Moving south to the Ribera Alta, Alzira presents a different landscape, dominated by orange groves and the historic Monasterio de La Murta. The local gastronomy is defined by Arròs al forn alzireño and the region's famed oranges. Further north, in the Plana Baixa, La Vall d'Uixó is known for the Coves de Sant Josep, Europe's longest navigable underground river. Here, Arròs amb fesols i naps is a traditional dish. In the Marina Alta, Dénia combines coastal charm with mountainous terrain, offering hikes with views of the Montgó and the Mediterranean. Its red prawns are a culinary highlight. Finally, Ontinyent, in the Vall d'Albaida, provides access to the Pou Clar natural pools and serves Gaspatxo d'Ontinyent, a local variation of the classic dish. Each village offers a unique perspective on the Valencian Community's rich tapestry of landscapes, traditions, and flavours.