About the Xaló Valley
tranquil, daring and exciting
W e l c o m e
to the Xaló Valley. This valley, that is also referred to as the ‘Vall de Pop’ or ‘Jalón Valley’, is located in the north of the Costa Blanca in the autonomous community of València
This 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 and trekking routes
The name Xaló 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
The valley therefore attracts many (professional) sportspeople, general health seekers and health professionals
The Xaló 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, Moraira, Jávea (Xàbia) and Benissa
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 villages
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
