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Aqüeducte dels Arquets
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Monument
Arab-origin aqueduct across the Salt de l'Aigua ravine, a listed cultural asset. Short walk.
The Arquets aqueduct crosses the Salt de l'Aigua ravine in Manises, about 7 km from València. It is an Arab-origin aqueduct, listed as a cultural asset, that carried water toward Quart.
History
The Arab aqueduct of the Salt de l'Aigua belongs to the historic irrigation network of l'Horta. Its stone arches cross the ravine and stand as rural engineering.
What to see
The arches above the ravine, a short walk from the centre. Pair it with the ceramics museum, in the Casanova house, and the 1734-1751 San Juan church.
Tips for your visit
- Walk from the centre, in daylight.
- The ravine path is uneven: wear closed shoes.
- Pair it with the Obradors quarter.
Frequently asked questions
What origin are Els Arquets?
Arab, and a listed cultural asset.
Where did the water go?
Across the Salt de l'Aigua ravine toward Quart.
How do you get there?
On foot from the centre of Manises, a short walk.
Also nearby
- Iglesia de San Juan Bautista (Manises) 550 m
- Museu de Ceràmica de Manises 600 m
- Llengües de Sant Onofre (Partidor Quart-Benàger) 600 m · Quart de Poblet
- Ermita de Sant Onofre 600 m · Quart de Poblet
- Auditori Molí de Vila 1.1 km · Quart de Poblet
- Església Parroquial de la Puríssima Concepció 1.3 km · Quart de Poblet
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