La Vall d'Uixó, Cave system in Plana Baixa, Spain.
La Vall d'Uixó is a municipality in the Plana Baixa plain, situated about 25 kilometers south of Castellón and 8 kilometers from the Mediterranean Sea at an elevation of 118 meters. The location is characterized by natural cave systems, particularly the Sant Josep cave with an underground river, alongside residential and commercial areas with both historic and modern buildings.
Human settlements at Sant Josep cave date back approximately 16,000 years, showing how long this land has been inhabited. Later, Iberian and Roman civilizations established communities here, shaping the region's development across centuries.
The town displays a blend of Christian and Muslim influences through its architecture with chapels, towers, and a municipal market hosting contemporary art exhibitions. Visitors can observe these layered cultural traditions in everyday spaces where different heritage lines meet.
The Sant Josep cave features Europe's longest underground river system, accessible through boat tours and scheduled performances throughout the year. Visitors should prepare for damp conditions and wear suitable footwear when exploring the underground passages.
The Línea XYZ defense structures from 1938 feature preserved trenches that extend through mountainous terrain from Cuenca to Almenara. These military remains reveal engineering work from a pivotal period and can be discovered during walks through the landscape.
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Coves de Sant Josep
1.8 km
Castell de Castro
5.7 km
Uixó Castle
2.7 km
Poblat iberoromà de Sant Josep
1.7 kmIglesia Parroquial de la Asunción de Nuestra Señora de Vall de Uxó
313 mCiudad ibérica fortificada La Punta d'Orleyl
1.7 km
Vilavella Castle
5.7 km
Església del Sant Àngel Custodi de la Vall d'Uixó
453 m
Església de Sant Bartomeu d'Alfondeguilla
3.6 km
Aqueducts of San José and Alcudia
1.2 kmMuseo Arqueológico de Vall de Uxó
214 m
Chapel of Saint Vicent Ferrer
644 m
Chapel of Saint Joseph, La Vall d'Uixó
1.7 kmTorre de la Torrassa
2.5 kmTorre de Benizahat
392 m
Església de la Sagrada Família de la Vilavella
5.6 kmTorre de la Casota
1.8 kmErmita del Rosario de Vall de Uxó
715 m
Museo de Historia de la Villa (Villavieja)
5.4 km
Ermita de Sant Sebastià de la Vilavella
5.6 kmErmita de San Antonio de Vall de Uxó
1.7 km
Church of the Assumption
5.9 km
Chapel of the Calvary
584 mRestos de la torre del Palacio Ducal
485 m
Ceramic panel of Saint Joachim
5.5 km
Ceramic panel of Saint Vincent Ferrer at Eixida a Artana street
5.6 km
Ceramic panel of Saint Sebastian
5.8 km
Ceramic panel of Saint Peter Pascual
5.4 kmDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
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