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Albal

Town

Albal is a municipality in the comarca of Horta Sud in the Valencian Community, Spain.

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The municipality borders Catarroja, Beniparrell, Silla, Valencia and Alcacer.

The climate is mediterranean, so winters are mild and summers are pretty warm.

The origin of Albal is at the time the Muslims governed this part of Spain. Its name comes from 'Dry land' in Arab language.

Population (2016): 16136.

Economy: Industries of plastics, furniture, agriculture and construction of buildings.

Famous buildings: Arab tower (rectangular tower of the former system of defense, around XIII century), Ermita de Santa Ana (small church with the image of Saint Ann, the grandmother of Virgin Mary, built in XIV century), Iglesia Nuestra señora de los Ángeles (main church of the town, built in 1697)

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Village information

Coat of arms of Albal
Province
Valencia
Population (INE 2025)
17,365
Altitude
14 m
Area (IGN)
7.5 km²
District
Huerta Sur
Postcode
46470
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The essentials for getting around Albal without surprises: how to get there, municipal facts and when it's most worth coming.

Getting there

Coordinates: 39.3971° N, 0.4122° O

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By bus: check the regional bus timetables, they change by season. If you come without a car, confirm the last service back before you leave.

Useful facts

Postcode
46470
Altitude
14 m
Population (INE 2025)
17,365 inhabitants
District
Huerta Sur
Province / region
Valencia · Valencia
Official website
albal.es

Useful phone numbers

  • Emergencies112
  • Poison information91 562 04 20
  • Town councilOn the official website

We only list verified numbers. The town hall itself will give you the number of the clinic or the pharmacy.

When to come

There are no events in Albal's calendar yet, so any month works. Ask us about the local festivals: almost every village has one.

  • Spring

    Mild temperatures and the village still quiet.

  • Summer

    Busy summers: book accommodation in advance.

  • Autumn

    Water still warm, lower prices and calm.

  • Winter

    Mild but quiet winter: some businesses slow down.

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