About the Xaló Valley
tranquil, yet lively, daring & exciting
Welcome to the Xaló Valley!
This valley, that is also referred to as the ‘Jalón Valley’ and with its official name ‘Vall de Pop’, is located in the north of the Costa Blanca in the autonomous community of València
The valley has a rich and famous history and it has been known for centuries for its excellent wines, raisins, olives and its almonds
These days the Xaló Valley is well known for its healthy microclimate, almond blossoms, perfect cycling conditions & trekking routes and hospitality.
The Xaló Valley offers plenty for a great & unforgettable stay!
The name Xaló Valley
Although the official name for this valley is ‘Vall de Pop’, Xaló Valley, or formerly Jalón Valley, comes from the name of the centrally located and largest town in the valley
In 1994 the town of Jalón changed its name to the dual denomination of “Jalón” in Castellano and “Xaló” in Valenciano
Later, in 2007, Jalón/Xaló adopted exclusively the Valencian name and since then, the official name of the town is Xaló
It's healthy!
The Xaló Valley was classified a few years ago as the second healthiest place to live in the world! This because it has its own micro climate. According to the WHO, the area around the valley, the Costa Blanca North and the city of Valencia are both the healthiest area and city to live!
The Xaló Valley is apart from being really green, also very healthy and therefore attracts many (professional) sportspeople, general health seekers and health professionals
Where is the Xaló Valley?
The valley lies behind the city of Benissa and has easy access from Alicante and València airports by the free AP 7 motorway and is easily reached from towns such as Dénia, Altea, Calp (Calpe), Moraira, Xàbia (Jávea) and Benissa, all within short drives (or cycle rides). The Xaló Valley is an excellent base to discover the entire Costa Blanca north!
The Xaló Valley has an area of 157.670 square meters, an average altitude of 285 meters, in which Xaló is lowest with 189 meters and Castell de Castells the highest with 551 meters and in 2018 a number of inhabitants of 7.893
Picturesque towns
The Xaló Valley consists of eight beautiful tows. Although they are all situated in the same valley, each town has its own sentiment and vibe.
The main and most famous town is Xaló. Best known is the grand Saturday flee market, which attracts thousands of people weekly. Xaló offers a wide variety of restaurants, bars, accommodations, and shops.
Find out more about the other towns in the valley HERE
