Chilches, Administrative division in Valencia, Spain
Description
Xilxes is a municipality on Spain's Mediterranean coast spanning roughly 14 square kilometers. The territory stretches between the sea and mountain slopes, combining flat coastal zones with agricultural lands that extend inland.
History
The settlement originated during the Roman period when it became part of an important trade route and gained regional significance. Archaeological remains, including a bronze Mercury figure, show its past as a commercial hub.
Culture
The municipality blends traditional farming with modern tourism growth. Visitors can see orange and tomato fields alongside contemporary coastal development that shapes the area today.
Practical
The municipality sits at low elevation with straightforward access to regional road networks across the Valencian Community. Visitor accessibility varies with seasons and traffic conditions, so planning ahead is helpful.
Did you know?
The name Xilxes comes from Arabic, preserving a trace of the region's past under Arab rule. This makes even the place name itself a historical reminder of the cultural layers that shaped the coast.
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Castell d'Almenara
4 km
Playa de Corinto-Malvarrosa
7.2 km
Poblat iberoromà de Sant Josep
7.2 km
Ermita de la Magdalena, Moncofa
5.1 km
Nules lighthouse
7.8 km
Església del Sant Àngel Custodi de la Vall d'Uixó
6.2 km
Church of Santa Magdalena, Moncofa
4.6 km
Torre de Benavites
7.6 km
Church of Saint James
7.1 km
Aqueducts of San José and Alcudia
6.7 km
Torre de Beniesma
3.8 km
Chapel of Saint Vicent Ferrer
5.5 km
Església dels Sants Joans d'Almenara
4.5 km
Almenara city walls
4.4 km
Ermita del Bon Succés, Almenara
4.4 km
Church of the Assumption
19 m
Chapel of the Calvary
6.5 km
El Salvador parrish church, La Llosa
2.1 km
Ermita de la Cova Santa i de la Santa Infància, Almenara
4.5 km
Ermita de Sant Roc, Almenara
4.6 km
Platja d'Almenara
4.7 km
Església de la Mare de Déu dels Àngels de Benavites
7.6 km
Ceramic panel of Saint Vincent Ferrer
4.4 km
Ancient roman villa of Benicató
6.7 km
Agència de Lectura Municipal de la Llosa
2.2 km
Chimney at Camí de les Serratelles (La Llosa)
4 km
Ceramic panel of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
4.5 km
Bunker of Partida de l'Estany
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