Watchtower of Xeraco – Right bank path of the Vaca river loop from Xeraco

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Watchtower of Xeraco – Right bank path of the Vaca river loop from Xeraco

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Watchtower of Xeraco – Right bank path of the Vaca river loop from Xeraco

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34.4km

150m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

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3.18 km

Watchtower of Xeraco

Highlight • Monument

The tower is one of the thirteen coastal surveillance towers whose construction was ordered in 1575 by Vespasiano Gonzaga, Viceroy of Valencia, on the orders of Philip II, to organize the defense of the Valencian coast against attacks by the Turks and Berbers. Mainly pirates who landed on the coasts, invaded, destroyed crops, looted towns and took prisoners.

The defense system was regulated by decrees that came into force in the 16th and 17th centuries. With this particular tower it was possible to control the area between the Alfándec Tower in Tabernes de Valldigna and the now missing tower in the Grao de Gandía. The historic tower is located on the right bank of the mouth of the Vaca River.

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3.86 km

Right bank path of the Vaca river

Highlight • Trail

Section of land on the right bank of the Vaca river, close to its mouth. It is usually traveled by many people by bike or on foot.

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6.71 km

Río Vaca

Highlight • River

The Río Vaca, which flows along the Camí Vell de Gandia, is a picturesque place that makes for a great tour. This route offers a mix of nature, agriculture and quiet paths, ideal for cyclists looking for a relaxed tour surrounded by the countryside. The route passes through a region known for its orange and lemon groves - the scent is particularly wonderful in spring when the trees are in bloom. The surrounding hills and mountains of the region provide a beautiful backdrop for the tour.

The Camí Vell de Gandia and the area along the Río Vaca are less busy, making the route a perfect choice for cyclists looking for a way to discover the beauty of the Oliva-Gandia region.

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12.6 km

Clot de la Font

Highlight • Natural Monument

Picnic area around the fountain in the shady area of Tavernes de la Valldigna. You can connect to the castle of Marinyén, to the Bolomor cave, the routes around the river Vaca, the Monastery of Valldigna, etc.

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17.6 km

Monastery of Santa María de la Valldigna

Highlight • Religious Site

Wonderful Cistercian-style monastery founded in 1298 by Jaume II el Just, one of the historical jewels that remain from the ancient Kingdom of Valencia.
Since April 2022 it has been open to the public and deserves to be visited. Inside the enclosure there are ruins of the various buildings that were part of the old monastery and that today are partly under recovery work.
It is a very quiet and beautiful place a few meters from the town of Simat that also deserves to be included in the tour and has many hiking trails.

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