What to see in Navarrés
Navarrés is a quiet village in the Canal de Navarrés region, surrounded by pine forests, watery spots and remains that go back to the Bronze Age. It's a good base for gentle hiking, a swim in cool water and a walk through an old town with the flavour of inland València, one that still sees little tourism.
What to see
On a hill beside the village is the Castle of Navarrés, with remains that point to a very old occupation; the climb rewards you with good views of the village and its surroundings. A short distance away is the Escalona Reservoir, built in 1995 to hold back floods like the tragic 1982 Tous dam collapse, now a calm stretch of water with a jetty for mooring small boats. In the square is the Fountain of the 24 spouts, and the surrounding area hides spots worth a detour, like Los Chorradores, nearby caves and the Garrofero rock shelter.
Getting there from València
By car it's about 73 km, a little over an hour via the A-7 and CV-580. There's no convenient public transport link, so it's best to come by your own vehicle.
Local tip
Make it a two-village day: Navarrés sits right next to Anna and its gorgos, so in one trip you can string together castle, reservoir, waterfalls and a swim. Bring water and hiking shoes for the trails. For inspiration, see our day trips from València and the prettiest villages near València, or more villages in the province.
What to see in Navarrés
- Los Chorradores de NavarrésBeach & nature · FREE~100 m from the Town Hall
A tropical, almost Balinese-looking spot where two waterfalls tumble into turquoise pools on walls covered in moss and plants.
- Castillo de NavarrésCastle · FREE~1.0 km from the Town Hall
The ruins of a Christian castle raised over a Muslim fortress and, before that, a Bronze Age settlement, on a hill above the village.
- Iglesia Parroquial de la Asunción de Nuestra SeñoraMonument · FREE~100 m from the Town Hall
A church rebuilt in the 18th century, neoclassical in structure with rococo ornament, on the Plaza de la Iglesia.
- Fuente de la Marquesa (Fuente de los 24 caños)Monument · FREE~200 m from the Town Hall
A historic late-16th-century fountain, known as the Fountain of the 24 Spouts, commissioned by Magdalena de Borja, Marchioness of Navarrés.
- Ermita del Santísimo Cristo de la SaludChurch · FREE~250 m from the Town Hall
An 18th-century hermitage on the hill east of town, reached by climbing the bends of the Calvario path.
- Lago de PlayamonteBeach & nature~2.4 km from the Town Hall
A fine-sand lagoon fed by freshwater springs —Fuente del Pescao, Fuente Loca, Fuente Negra and Fuente de los Pastores— ringed by pine woods…
- Museo Parroquial de la AsunciónMuseum~100 m from the Town Hall
A sacred-art collection housed in the sacristy and upper rooms of the parish church, gathering liturgical objects used in worship…
Around Navarrés
- Embalse de Escalona~3.1 km from the Town Hall
- Abrigo del Garrofero~8.6 km from the Town Hall
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Frequently asked questions
How do you get to Navarrés from València?
By car on the A-7/A-35 south, then the CV-580, through Anna, Chella and Bolbaite. There is no direct public transport line: take the Cercanías C-2 train to Xàtiva and connect there with the Autocares TOGSA bus to Navarrés, weekdays only.
How long does València to Navarrés take?
By car, a little over an hour (about 70 km by road). By public transport it takes longer, since you change from train to bus at Xàtiva, and it all depends on the TOGSA timetable, which only runs on weekdays.
What is there to see in Navarrés?
The Fuente de la Marquesa, also called the Fountain of the 24 spouts, and the Chorradores walk along the ravine. Nearby are the Escalona reservoir, Playamonte lake and the Garrofero rock shelter with prehistoric paintings. In the village, the church of La Asunción and the Cristo de la Salud chapel.
Is Navarrés worth it with kids?
Yes, especially in spring and summer. The Chorradores route and the Fountain of the 24 spouts are easy and refreshing, and Playamonte lake and the Escalona reservoir make for a day by the water. It's more a nature trip than a sightseeing one.
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