Beniarjó lies on completely flat terrain at the confluence of the Serpis and Vernisa rivers. Orange groves surround the town, and the Séquia dels March continues to supply its irrigated fields. Its riverside location and irrigation shape the agricultural landscape in two specific ways.

Streets, church and early history

The small old town preserves a medieval-style street layout, with narrow, winding streets. The Church of San Juan Bautista is also part of the historic townscape: it was remodeled and has an old tower. Beniarjó’s origins date back to a Muslim alquería. An alquería is a rural settlement; this one depended on Bairén Castle.

Beniarjó was the birthplace of the medieval Valencian poet Ausiàs March. Pere March and later Ausiàs March lived in the former Castell-Palau de Beniarjó, also known as Casa de la Senyoria. Today, all that remains of the former palace is a square called Plaça d’Ausiàs March. The directions for “Camins de Beniarjó-Gandia” name Beniarjó as the third stop and then lead to Plaça d’Ausiàs March.

Festivals and literary traditions

The Festa de Sant Marc dates back to the 17th and 18th centuries and is designated a festival of local tourist interest. If you would like to plan your trip around the festival, check the event dates in advance. The traditional “Ball de la Bandera” dates back to the 16th century. It commemorates the martyrdom of Saint Mark and opens the procession through the town’s streets. During the traditional “Caixes de Sant Marc,” young people from Beniarjó play drums and tabalets to announce the festival.

Poetry is also part of the town’s cultural identity: the “Senyoriu d’Ausiàs March” prize has been awarded in Beniarjó since the 1980s. Together with the poet’s birthplace and the historical links to Casa de la Senyoria, this creates a literary thread that runs from the town’s history to a recurring cultural award.

Routes and getting there

The Ruta dels Monestirs includes a road option for traveling to the monasteries, as well as the officially approved GR-236 hiking route. The two options differ in how you travel: by road to the monasteries, or on foot along the hiking route. Check current trail conditions before setting off.

One way to reach Beniarjó is via the CV-680 from Gandia through Almoines. Check current road conditions before you travel. This lets you consider the journey and your planned route separately, without equating the hiking route with the way through the historic town center.

Discover more destinations: Rótova, Los Cojos, Benifairó De La Valldigna, Bocairent, Villargordo Del Cabriel, Bellreguard, Villalonga, Chera.

For the broader travel overview: Valencia.