Montcada/Moncada
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Discover what to see in Moncada, a town set within the landscapes of the Valencian huerta, home to fascinating historic heritage and a lively university atmosphere.
Moncada, in València, is a municipality surrounded by the landscapes of L’Horta Nord, a vast agricultural plain best explored at a leisurely pace, whether on foot or by bike. You’ll love the paths lined with traditional irrigation channels, known as acequias.
Things to do in Moncada can also include a genuine journey back in time, thanks to the remains left behind by ancient civilisations. Keep this guide handy and start planning your visit.
What to do in Moncada
- Visit the Tos Pelat Iberian Walled Settlement: if you get the chance, join a guided tour of this archaeological site. It’s an Iberian settlement dating from the 6th to the 4th centuries BC, with distinctive features such as its defensive wall with towers and preserved wall paintings.
- Follow the Cavanilles Route, also known as the Iberian Route, which traces the work of the renowned botanist in Moncada, and discover remains of ancient Iberian paving, known as carriladas.
- Take a stroll through the most traditional streets in Moncada’s old town.
- Step inside the Parish Church of San Jaime Apóstol, which still preserves elements of an earlier Gothic temple.
- Explore the remains of an old Islamic dwelling in Madre Francisca Square.
- Admire the Convent of the Hermanas Franciscanas de la Inmaculada.
- Round off your visit at the Moncada Municipal Archaeological Museum, where the permanent exhibition showcases artefacts from ancient civilisations through to the Middle Ages.
- Head out to the district of San Isidro de Benagéber and visit the Parish Church of San Isidro Labrador.
Your plans in Moncada will reveal a landscape that feels truly local, streets that preserve tradition and a bright, welcoming atmosphere. Come and discover this charming corner of the Region of Valencia!
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