Getting There
The wedding location:
Entre Viñedos
Carretera CV590, km 51,5, 46820 Enguera, Valencia, Spain
The medieval town of Xativà is the nearest town to our wedding location. We recommend you to book accommodation there so our rental bus can take you to and from the wedding location from there. Free car parking is available at the site.
First of all: to get to Xativà town, you need to change once, in the city center of Valencia. To make matters confusing, the station where you exit in Valencia is also called Xativà... you will need to buy 2 tickets, 1 for the metro system to get from the airport to the city center (Xativa stop), and 1 for the slow regional train to Xativa town (Xàtiva, 46800 Xàtiva, València), not the neighbourhood of Xativà in Valencia city.
Part 1: take the "metro" m from the airport to Valencia city center, get off at Xativa stop. It is officially a metro, but at the airport it stops overground. You can take nr. 3 (direction Rafelbunyol) or nr. 5 (direction Maritim), both stop at Xativa. It takes about 20 minutes. At the airport, follow the signs to the metro and buy a single ticket before entering the metro line for 1.50 euro (machine or vendor). The airport is the end station of the metro and nr. 3 and nr. 5 are the only lines that stop here, so you cannot go wrong.
Part 2: After exiting the metro at Xativa stop, walk outside to go the train station called Valencia del Norte. Take the exit Carrer de Xativa to get to train station. Outside you should see the Valencia Bull fighting ring. Then follow the Carrer D'Alicant to the entrance of the train station. It is about 5 minutes walk and there are signs to the train station. Basically, you are walking along the tracks (Valencia Norte is also an end-station) to get to the entrance.
Once you are in the station, buy a ticket for the Renfe local train (Renfe Cercanias) to Xativa town. Note that in Spanish train stations, there are different ticket machines for local trains and intercity trains so look for the machine or ticket counter with Cercanias on it.
Safe travels everyone!!
From Valencia airport to Xativa town by public transport
Once You're There
We’re excited to share a few of our favorite places in the area with you
Castle of Xativa
A bit of a climb but worth it! Already featured in Hannibal's history... The castle Gardens are great too. They do English guided tours as well. Best to pre-book your ticket.
Restaurant Mont Sant, Xativa
Restaurant of hotel Mont Sant, on the way to the Castle. With outdoor terrace. Serves paellas & more.
Taverna Setabense Carpanel
Typical Spanish food in an old Spanish "casa senorial" with indoor seating and patio. Traditional opening times: 11.30AM-2.30 for lunch and 8.30-11 PM for dinner. No website, but find them on Carrer Sant Francesc, 38, 46800 Xàtiva, Valencia, Spain.
Where to Stay
Hotels and B&Bs to check out. Let us know if you need any help!
Casa Aldomar
We stayed at this B&B in Xativa center some years ago and really enjoyed it. English spoken. Best without car. They are kindly blocking all 5 rooms until March 1st so only our wedding guests can book. Just mention you are coming for our wedding when you book.
Gomez Rooms
Another B&B in the old town center of Xativa. They kindly blocked their 5 rooms until 31/03 so that only our wedding guests can book. Just mention you are coming for our wedding when you book.
Hotel Mont Sant
If you want to go fancy, this is the place to go. Upscale hotel right next to the Xativa castle. With restaurant and gardens.
Valencia Region
If you have more time to spend in Valencia, here are some of our recommendations.
Valencia city
So much to see, check some travel guides - but our favourites: rent a bike to explore the Turia river park and check out the Calatrava City of Arts
Albufera Lagoon and Natural Park
This lagoon along the coast near Valencia city is partly used to cultivate (paella) rice, and part natural park. Great for birdwatching. Now is a good time of year to go.
Huerto Ribera
The Valencia region is famous for oranges. This orchard with mansion dates back to 1875. They offer guided tours through the orchard and workshops/tastings of various regional foods.