Mezquita de la Xara
Former mosque of the deserted Morisco village of la Xara, abandoned in 1609, with horseshoe-arch door, mihrab and ablutions well.
Outside Simat de la Valldigna, the Xara mosque served the deserted Morisco village of la Xara, abandoned after the 1609 expulsion. It keeps a horseshoe-arch door, the mihrab, the qibla wall and the ablutions well.
History
The mosque prayed for a village that emptied in 1609 and never recovered. Later used as a rural hermitage, it survives as one of the few readable mosques of the Valencian countryside.
What to see
The horseshoe arch, the mihrab niche, the qibla wall and the well of the village abandoned in 1609. It is a rural stop that pairs with the Valldigna monastery and the Sant Miquel parish.
Tips for your visit
- It is a rural hermitage; confirm access locally.
- Wear firm shoes for the country track.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Xara mosque?
The former mosque of the Morisco village of la Xara, abandoned in 1609.
What survives from the mosque?
The horseshoe-arch door, the mihrab, the qibla wall and the ablutions well.
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