A close-up look at La Ribera Alta

There is plenty to see and enjoy in La Ribera Alta, a county in the province of Valencia. From gastronomy to culture, nature and more, the list of experiences goes on and on. Keep reading to discover some of the places and activities we highly recommend. 

What to see in La Ribera Alta

Hop from municipality to municipality in La Ribera Alta and you’ll discover a beautiful county populated with orange groves. There’s plenty for you to see and do here, let’s get started. 

La Ribera Alta counts no fewer than 35 municipalities, namely Alberic, Alcàntera de Xúquer, L’Alcúdia, Alfarb, Algemesí, Alginet, Alzira, Antella, Beneixida, Benifaió, Benimodo, Benimuslem, Carcaixent, Càrcer, Carlet, Castelló, Catadau, Cotes, L’Énova, Gavarda, Guadassuar, Llombai, Manuel, Massalavés, Montserrat, Montroy, La Pobla Llarga, Rafelguaraf, Real, Sant Joanet, Sellent, Senyera, Sumacàrcer, Tous, and last but by no means least Turís.

La Ribera Alta offers all sorts of experiences for lovers of the great outdoors. Climbers will want to make their way to the rockfaces of Tallat Roig in La Murta, Alzira, the capital of the county. Then there are the natural pools at L’Assut d’Antella, the botanical trails in Llombai, and Llacuna del Samaruc in the heart of L’Albufera natural park in Algemesí. 

The remains of Islamic castles and defence towers pepper the landscape here, making excellent end-points for hiking trails. Set off in search of countless historic ruins, like that of Turís Castle, Aledua Castle in Llombai, Montroy Tower-Castle, Sumacàrcer Castle, Antella’s Islamic Tower, Musa Tower in Benifaió, and many more. 

In Algemesí, we recommend taking a look around the Valencian Festival Museum to learn about Mare de Déu de la Salut Festival, which has been declared a UNESCO intangible cultural heritage. Also worth putting on your to-visit list is Alzira’s ancient walls and Santa Cruz Church in Llombai. 

Alberic’s mouthwatering panquemaos, Carlet’s monas, Montroy’s honey, the juicy Designation of Origin persimmon, delicious oranges, rice dishes and much, much more - the produce and cuisine of La Ribera Alta will wow your palate. The area is also known for its delicious paellas and many other tasty specialities. 

Last but not least, you could join in with the local festivities. Fallas may be the headline event, but there are other traditions that you’re sure to enjoy, such as El Porrat in Guadassuar with its energetic dances. Discover all the wonders of La Ribera Alta, town by town, and fall in love with this part of the Region of Valencia.