Major city · Spain
Xàtiva
Go for one night, or as a half-day stop from Valencia: castle plus old town is 4–5 h on foot; two nights only if you want the castle at opening and a slow lunch.
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (35 °C+ afternoons), mid-March Falles crowdsavoid Jul–Aug (95 °F+ afternoons), mid-March Falles crowds
- Airports
- VLC · ALC
- Nights
- 1
Rules in force · 9Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Iberia ↗Plan meals on the Iberian clock: Spanish kitchens serve lunch from about 13:30–14:00 and dinner from 20:30–21:00; Portugal eats an hour or so earlier. Early evenings are for tapas or petiscos, not full meals.
- Iberia ↗Inland Spain and Portugal (Seville, Córdoba, Madrid, the Alentejo) pass 40 °C in heatwaves from late June to August: sightsee before 11:00 and after 18:00, and keep July–August for the coasts and the green north.
- Iberia ↗Andorra and Gibraltar have their own border and customs rules and are reached only through Spain (or France for Andorra); read their pages before adding them, especially if you hold a limited Schengen visa.
- Spain ↗Spain is in the Schengen area. Check the entry rules for your passport on official sources; the EU's Entry/Exit System registers non-EU visitors at the first Schengen border, and further pre-travel authorisation rules are being introduced.
- Spain ↗High-speed trains have airport-style baggage screening at the station and boarding gates that close a few minutes before departure: arrive early.
- Spain ↗Carry your passport or ID: police may ask for it, and hotels must register every guest's document.
- Spain ↗The Alhambra in Granada and the Sagrada Família in Barcelona sell timed tickets that sell out weeks ahead in season; book on the official sites before you fix your dates.
Xàtiva is a small Valencian city of about 29,000 people with a hilltop castle above a compact old town, 49 minutes by regional train from Valencia. Most travellers see it in a day; one night lets you climb to the castle before the heat and eat arròs al forn without rushing back for a train.
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Xàtiva, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR, €).Spain-wide
- SIM or eSIMcheckEU and EEA plans roam at home prices; UK and other plans may charge — check before you land.Spain-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe across the mainland; it tastes of chlorine in some coastal areas.Spain-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Round up or 5–10% for good service; service is not usually added.Spain-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Spain-wide
- SafetyA calm small city; the real risks are summer heat on the castle climb, uneven cobbles in the old town…
- RestroomsFew public toilets; use bars and cafés (buy a coffee).Spain-wide
- Emergency numbers112 All services (police, fire, ambulance) · 091 National police · 062 Guardia Civil (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysSmall shops close about 14:00–17:00 and on Sundays; big chains and department stores open all day.Small shops close about 2:00 PM–5:00 PM and on Sundays; big chains and department stores open all day.Spain-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportVLC Valencia Airport (Metro to Valencia, then Renfe C2 regional train to Xàtiva, about 49 min; total door-to-door roughly 2 h).
- Getting aroundThe historic core is small and walkable; the castle climb is 30–45 min uphill on footpaths.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee€1.20–2 (≈ US$2–3)
- Sit-down mealArròs al forn, main course€12–18 (≈ US$14–25)
- BeerLocal artisanal beer in a bar€2.50–4 (≈ US$3–5)
- Taxi, about 5 kmTaxi, about 3 miTaxi, tourist office to castleAbout €11 (≈ US$13)
- Museum or sight ticketCastle admission€6 (≈ US$7) adults / €4 (≈ US$5) children
- Budget bedHostal or pensión double, a night, per room€45 (≈ US$55)
- Mid-range bedHostal or pensión double, a night, per room€65 (≈ US$80)
- High-end bedHostal or pensión double, a night, per room€90 (≈ US$110)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €45 (≈ US$55) · Mid €80 (≈ US$95) · High €140 (≈ US$170)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- VLC Valencia Airport (Metro to Valencia, then Renfe C2 regional train to Xàtiva, about 49 min; total door-to-door roughly 2 h) · ALC Alicante–Elche (Train or bus to Valencia first, then C2; usually slower than flying into VLC)
Weather and climate
Xàtiva: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
17°C63°F
6°C43°F
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Feb
18°C64°F
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Mar
21°C70°F
9°C48°F
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Apr
23°C73°F
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May
27°C81°F
14°C57°F
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Jun
31°C88°F
18°C64°F
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Jul
34°C93°F
21°C70°F
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Aug
34°C93°F
22°C72°F
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Sep
30°C86°F
19°C66°F
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Oct
26°C79°F
15°C59°F
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Nov
20°C68°F
10°C50°F
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Dec
17°C63°F
7°C45°F
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Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The historic core is small and walkable; the castle climb is 30–45 min uphill on footpaths. A tourist train runs from the tourist office to the castle twice a day (€4.20); a taxi one way from the tourist office is about €11. Taxis wait in front of the train station.
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 1 h 15 min
Renfe C2 regional train from Xàtiva station, every 30 min
Round trip about €8.70; the obvious pairing with a Xàtiva stop.
Gandía
cautionDoor to door: About 2 h
Train toward Valencia, change, or bus; check connections
Beach and old town; easier as its own overnight than a return day.
Sagunto
cautionDoor to door: About 1.5–2 h
Train toward Valencia, then change
Roman theatre and castle; doable but a long half-day.
Cullera
skipDoor to door: About 2 h
Train toward Valencia, then change
Better from Valencia directly.
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Old town (Centre històric)
Walking distance to the Almodí museum, Plaça del Mercat and the castle footpath; quiet at night.
Around the train station
Best for a one-night stop with bags; 10–15 min walk to the old town.
Below the castle (Mont Sant road)
One hotel with gardens on the castle approach; you trade town access for the view.
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €45–70 (≈ US$55–85) excl. bed
- Mid
- €70–120 (≈ US$85–140) excl. bed
- High
- €120 (≈ US$140)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel double room1 × 1 night × €90 | €90 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €80 | €160 |
| Valencia → Xàtiva return, Renfe C22 × €9 | €17 |
| Castle admission (includes city museums)2 × €6 | €12 |
| Tourist train to the castle, one way2 × €4 | €8 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × €10 | €20 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €31 |
| Trip total≈ €169 per person per day, bed included | €338≈ US$400 |
2026 estimate in euros; long-distance travel excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | €1.20–2 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Menu del día at lunch | €11–17 (≈ US$13–20) |
| Arròs al forn, main course | €12–18 (≈ US$14–25) |
| Local artisanal beer in a bar | €2.50–4 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Castle admission | €6 (≈ US$7) adults / €4 (≈ US$5) children |
| Taxi, tourist office to castle | About €11 (≈ US$13) |
| Train Xàtiva → Valencia, one way | About €4.35 (≈ US$6) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Castle paths are steep and shadeless: start before 11:00 in summer and carry water.Castle paths are steep and shadeless: start before 11:00 AM in summer and carry water.
- Castle closes one day a week outside peak season and last admission is 30 min before closing: check the official ticket page.
- Some sights (Torre del Sol, La Nevera) are normally viewed from outside only; ask at the tourist office.
- Regional trains to Valencia fill at commuter hours; buy a return ticket when you arrive.
Emergency numbers
- All services (police, fire, ambulance)
- 112
- National police
- 091
- Guardia Civil
- 062
Pocket card
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XàtivaXàtiva
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My bed tonight
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A esta dirección, por favorTo this address, please
Emergency
- All services112
- National police091
- Guardia Civil062
Embassy
No embassies in Xàtiva; the US, UK, Canadian, Australian, Irish and New Zealand embassies are in Madrid, with consulates in Valencia and Barcelona.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Xàtiva → Valencia, Renfe C2: about €4.35 (≈ US$6) one way, 49 min
- Tourist train to the castle: about €4.20 (≈ US$5), twice daily
- Taxi tourist office → castle: about €11 (≈ US$13)
Say or show
- Hola — Hello (OH-lah)
- Gracias — Thank you (GRAH-syahs)
- La cuenta, por favor — The bill, please (lah KWEN-tah por fah-VOR)
- Una entrada para el castillo, por favor — One ticket to the castle, please (OO-nah en-TRAH-dah PAH-rah el kas-TEE-yo)
- ¿Dónde está la estación de tren? — Where is the train station? (DON-deh es-TAH lah es-tah-SYON deh tren)
- ¿Puedo pagar con tarjeta? — Can I pay by card? (PWEH-doh pah-GAR kon tar-HEH-tah)
Tourist office: Albereda Jaume I, 50, open Tue–Fri mornings and Sat–Sun mornings.
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Xàtiva. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov · avoid Jul–Aug (35 °C+ afternoons), mid-March Falles crowds · month by month →
- 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for VLC: last C2 departures field-checked, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
- Three walking clusters with rescue anchors: old town, castle footpath, station quarter.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (castle, Almodí museum, Santa Maria basilica) and eat pages with last orders.
- Falles and Corpus Christi fixtures so gates A–D can go green.
Sources
- officialXàtiva tourist office
- officialXàtiva city council
- officialRenfe Cercanías Valencia (C2)
- secondaryWikivoyage: Xàtiva, revision 5244652 (CC BY-SA 4.0)