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City Cards · La Costera, Valencia province · Xàtiva
City Card No. 21 · VALENCIA REGION
Xàtiva
A castle town with a direct commuter train to Valencia.
POCKET GUIDE FOR XÀTIVA
Population
31,000
To Valencia
About 47 minutes by road; Cercanías C-2
Landmark
A double castle above the town
History
Birthplace of two Borgia popes
The short version
Historic, affordable and connected, without the coastal price tag.
Xàtiva climbs a hillside below one of the most dramatic castles in the region. The old town has palaces, fountains and a big August fair, the Fira d’Agost.
The commuter train makes Valencia an easy day out or a daily commute, and rents are a fraction of the city’s.
Xàtiva suits you if
- You want an inland town with history and a train to Valencia
- Your budget matters more than a sea view
- You want everyday Spanish life
Look elsewhere if
- You want the beach close (the coast is about 45 minutes away)
- You want a large English-speaking community
Money
What living here costs
| Item | Typical cost (2026) |
|---|---|
| Flat of 60 m² | €520 a month |
| Family flat of 90 m² | €780 a month |
| Utilities and internet | €110–170 a month |
Flat sizes use asking rents on idealista for September 2026 (Xàtiva €8.7 per m²; Spain average €15.1). Signed rents are often a little lower, and furnished, sea-view or new-build homes cost more. Other figures are indicative ranges for planning, not quotes.
The trade-off
Hot summers inland.
Xàtiva is one of the hotter towns in the region in July and August. Winters are mild and sunny.
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