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View of Albal19Tarrestnom65 · CC BY-SA 4.0

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)

Text from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)

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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What to see

16 places to explore Albal at your own pace. Each number matches its point on the map.

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    La torre árabe de Albal, conocida popularmente como Torre dels Moros, es el edificio de mayor antigüedad de la población y único vestigio de la fortificación defensiva de la primitiva alquería islámica. Es de gran importancia simbólica para la población, formando parte de su escudo heráldico.

    TorreBien de interés cultural

    Torre árabe de Albal
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    La ermita de Santa Ana es un templo situado en el Parque de Santa Ana, en el municipio de Albal. Es Bien de Relevancia Local con identificador número 46.16.007-001.

    ErmitaBien de Relevancia Local

    Ermita de Santa Ana
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    La iglesia parroquial de Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles es un templo católico situado en la plaza de la Iglesia, 9, en el municipio de Albal. Es Bien de Relevancia Local con identificador número 46.16.007-002.

    IglesiaBien de Relevancia Local

    Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles
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    4.

    Edificio, del siglo XX.

    EdificioBien inmueble de Etnología

    Cinema Rivelles
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    5.

    CasaBien de Relevancia Local

    Edificio de la avenida Padre Carlos Ferris 28
    19Tarrestnom65 · CC BY-SA 4.0
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    6.

    EdificioBien inmueble de Etnología

    Fesa del Braç dels Horts
    19Tarrestnom65 · CC BY-SA 4.0
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    7.

    Mercado cubierto, del siglo XX.

    Mercado cubiertoBien inmueble de Etnología

    Mercado Municipal de Albal
    19Tarrestnom65 · CC BY-SA 4.0
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    8.

    Retablo cerámicoBien de Relevancia Local

    Retablo cerámico de la Trinidad
    19Tarrestnom65 · CC BY-SA 4.0
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    Retablo cerámico, del siglo XIX.

    Retablo cerámicoBien de Relevancia Local

    Retablo cerámico de San José
    19Tarrestnom65 · CC BY-SA 4.0
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    Retablo cerámico, del siglo XIX.

    Retablo cerámicoBien de Relevancia Local

    Retablo cerámico de San Roque
    19Tarrestnom65 · CC BY-SA 4.0
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    Casa, del siglo XIX.

    CasaBien inmueble de Etnología

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    Motor de riegoBien inmueble de Etnología

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    Iglesia

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    Ermita

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    Monumento

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    Monumento

Monuments from Wikidata; summaries from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA) and photos from Wikimedia Commons, credited to their authors.

What to do

5 plans to experience Albal on the move, not just passing through.

Hiking

1 activity

Hiking: Camino de Santiago de Levante

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Natural areas

1 activity

Parque Natural de La Albufera

Getting there

Bike

2 activities

MTB: GR 160 - Camino del Cid BTT

Cycling route: EV8

Cycling routes on Google Maps

Street market

1 activity

Street market

Getting there

Places and plans from OpenStreetMap (ODbL): what is mapped within the municipal boundary, by name. If something is missing, it can be added there and will appear here in the next update.

In and around Albal

What there really is in the village and around it, with distances. If an activity isn't on this list, we haven't found it nearby.

  • WineriesBar La Masereta · 1.1 km away, in Catarroja · 20 within 15 kmGetting there
  • Sailing and water sportsEmbarcadors Séquia del Port · 3.4 km away, in Catarroja · 9 within 20 kmGetting there
  • ClimbingHapik · 3.7 km away, in Alfafar · 2 within 20 kmGetting there
  • Horse ridingClub Hipico Silla · 3.9 km away, in Silla · 4 within 15 kmGetting there
  • Canoeing and kayakingClub esportiu piraguisme Silla · 4.4 km away, in Silla · 2 within 20 kmGetting there
  • Reservoirs and lakesLa Albufera · 5.6 km away, in ValenciaGetting there
  • BeachesPlatja de l'Arbre del Gos · 7 km away · 13 within 15 kmGetting there
  • DivingEscuela de Buceo El Mar de Valencia · 7.6 km away, in ValenciaGetting there
  • SurfingGondwana Surf Valencia - Surf Shop · 8.1 km away, in ValenciaGetting there
  • GolfForessos Golf · 10.1 km away, in Picassent · 4 within 20 kmGetting there
  • Spas and hot springsBalneario Resort Las Arenas · 10.9 km away, in ValenciaGetting there