In the seaside town of Alboraya there is a chapel on the seashore that was built to commemorate a miracle, the Ermita dels Peixets (the chapel of the little fishes). The chapel, dedicated to the Most Holy Sacrament, stands in memory of the miracle that, according to the legend, took place on this very spot in the 14th century.
Our winery is located nested in the middle of twelve hectares of ecological vineyards that provide the optimal conditions needed to produce the best raw material. It was built on top of an old wine cellar from 1808 with underground rooms and thick walls that are still preserved today. Located in Requena, it is a benchmark in the production of cava; in fact, Vicente García, owner and winemaker, is known as "the father of cava", as he was one of the first pioneers to achieve the Designation of Origin for Cava.
This nature reserve consists of two protected areas that have been classified as special protection areas for birds, located around the towns of Almansa and Caudete and the area of Vall dels Alforins. Its environment is characterised by a grassland habitat where birds of special interest and relevance live.
This nature reserve is located between the municipalities of Ayora (Valencia) and Almansa (Albacete), on the border between the autonomous communities of Castilla la Mancha and the Region of Valencia. It is a protected area classified as a special protection area for birds, formed by different ecosystems such as the Sierra de Mugrón and the San Benito lake.
These are great professionals of Valencian cuisine who were born in Borgian municipalities, such as Ricard Camarena (Gandia) or Vicente Patiño (Xàtiva), or those whose restaurants are located in some of the towns where the Borgias left their mark. All of them have reinterpreted recipes and dishes from that time, giving them their personal touch in order to share with all of us these 10 new gastronomic proposals of Borgian inspiration right now in the 21st century. The result, besides being surprising, couldn’t be tastier.
The Casa Natal de Alejandro VI (Birthplace of Alexander VI) is in Xàtiva. Pope Alexander VI was born here in this urban mansion in 1378 and his family lived here while they were in the Kingdom of València. The house belonged to subsequent generations of the family. It was refurbished in the mid-20th century.
The Fuente Real de la Trinidad (Royal Trinidad Fountain), a historic ornamental fountain, was built in the 15th century when Pope Calixtus III was just a boy. It's in Plaça de la Trinitat in Xàtiva and is listed as an Asset of Local Importance.
The Real Monasterio de Santa Clara, also known as La Asunción, is in Xàtiva and dates from the 14th century. This is a valuable architectural site spread across 4,000 square metres in the heart of the city's historic centre. It was listed as an Asset of Cultural Interest in 2003.
A double fortress stretching over almost 1 kilometre in the Sierra del Castell overlooking Xàtiva. The city’s strategic location has made it both a setting and a witness in numerous conflicts. The castle is divided into Castell Menor and Castell Major, with the latter built on the site of Iberian and Roman remains. It was extended and fortified by the succession of cultures that settled in this area. It was already famous during Hannibal's campaigns, and in the period of Al-Andalus.
The Renaissance Mercado de los Borgia is one of the biggest events held in Llombai. It features horseback tournaments, battles, re-enactments, period concerts, falconry, historic trades, museums, craftsmen and craftswomen, merchants, taverns, camps, children's corner, fantasy characters and a host of period performers.