Why choose this Alicante tour ?
Discover the interior of the Valencian Community, its mountainous landscape, and its lesser-known and well-preserved historical cities that will surprise you. Xàtiva was one of the most important historical cities, full of palaces and heritage, the place where the famous Borgia family was born. We will go up by car to its castle, which was a state prison and has landscapes and views of more than 80km. We will continue visiting Ontinyent, a city with an old textile industry that preserves the medieval quarter, the duchess’s palace and a fantastic museum of Moors and Christians festivals and parades that we will visit. Finally we will visit Anna, where there is a palace restored by artisans brought from Morocco, making carvings, art and gardens that have given it fame and is known as ‘the Valencian Alhambra’
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What makes One Day Tour in Valencia from Alicante a unique experience ?
The emblematic castle that makes it up has existed, according to historical archives, since 1244 when King Jaume I gave the Villa de Anna to the Order of Santiago. The courtyard and the Arab halls of this Palace will be visited, which recreate the decorative world of the Muslims, settled in this municipality from the 12th century, with their splendid ceramic mosaics, coffered ceilings and plasterwork. The modern age makes its way into the Borja and Cervellón rooms, setting each era with decoration and furniture and with a multimedia projection that uses images and sounds to bring the visitor closer to the families that owned Anna County.
During the visit to Anna you will be able to appreciate its lakes, which receive fresh water from different springs and in them you can find ducks, geese and numerous species of waterfowl. In its waters you can also find barbels and trout. In the small islet of the lake, Mesolithic and Eneolithic remains were found, since the Albufera de Anna was a place of prehistoric settlements.
Located in the space of the old fortress, where the Muslim qadi lived, it has the floor plan of a fortified medieval palace, we will tour the current palace which was built in the fifteenth century and along with a guided tour more details of how the enclosure will be shared del Palau had a defensive function in the initial years of the feudal conquest and because at the same time it was the seat of an embryonic municipal administrative and political apparatus.
Visit the Palau de la Vila, also known as the Palacio de la Duquesa
The Albufera de Valencia was declared a natural park in 1986. However, its history goes back much further in time. Before returning to Alicante we will make a stop to captivate ourselves with its splendor and charm that attracts unprecedented fauna and flora. We will know more about its history and natural value for the ecosystem of the region.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- It is not recommended for people with reduced mobility
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Discovering Spain.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Madrid.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 3 Stars based on 1 valid reviews on TRIPADVISOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
