At Playa Les Cases, the bay is shallow and protected by breakwaters; at Playa La Marina, dunes, reeds and heathland shape the landscape. Xilxes also offers wetlands, opportunities to observe nature and local history. You can tailor your stay to suit your interests.
Beaches with distinct features
Playa Les Cases is suitable for swimming with children thanks to its shallow water and protection from a breakwater. There is also a signposted and fenced micro-reserve for plants on the beach. Its flora includes sea lilies and Silene Cambedesii.
Playa La Marina stretches for approximately one kilometre. Its landscape of dunes, reed beds and heathland offers a different setting. It is usually quiet, although the season and weather can affect how busy it is.
Playa El Cerezo is adapted for visitors with different mobility needs. It can be reached by intercity bus; check seasonal availability before travelling. The beach also includes a wetland protected for its ecological value.
Wetlands and birdwatching
The Marjal de Xilxes is part of a coastal wetland complex that extends for several kilometres along the coast of CastellĂłn province. The Marjal is suitable for walking and cycling, as well as birdwatching and nature photography. The coastal dunes of Xilxes and the protected rice fields and marjales are also part of this natural setting: the dunes are home to distinctive flora, while rice fields and marjales provide refuge for resident and breeding waterbirds.
A self-guided birdwatching route described in 2023 allows the public to observe numerous bird species at strategic points in different habitats. Before travelling, check whether the accompanying information is currently available.
Routes between the coast and the hills
The Ruta dels Sentits de Xilxes is a 5.91-kilometre circular route connecting the beaches of Les Cases and El Cerezo. The stated duration is one hour and 30 minutes. These distance and time estimates give you a concrete reference if you would like to include a walk in your plans.
At the Vestigios bélicos, a short circular route leads through the hills. The route is signposted, and information panels accompany the trail. The remains were made accessible to tourists in 2022, and the circular route can be walked.
Local history, from the fountain to the church
From 1916, the Font de la Unió was the first source of drinking water for Xilxes residents. It was built with financial contributions, the residents’ own labour and the help of their draught animals. The Antiguo lavadero municipal dates from 1924 and was used for washing clothes before drinking water was introduced into local homes. Together, the fountain and washhouse offer insight into the history of water supply and everyday life.
The Iglesia Parroquial de la AsunciĂłn de Nuestra Señora was built at the end of the 17th century and combines Baroque and Neoclassical features. The church houses the altar of the SantĂsimo Cristo de la Junquera, the town’s patron saint.
The Ermita del SantĂsimo Cristo de la Junquera was rebuilt in 2000 at the place where the image of Christ was found on 18 January 1625. A RomerĂa procession travels from the parish church to the Ermita on a Sunday near 18 January. If you would like to attend the procession, check the exact date before travelling.
The NecrĂłpolis Cristiana de Xilxes comprises cemetery remains dating from the 13th to the 18th century. Six disc-shaped funerary stelae can be seen in a glass-enclosed area. They add another historical point of interest alongside the religious and community sites.
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