La Barraca d’Aigües Vives – Monastery routes, railway line and orange groves

Paths and nature

The Camino Natural de l’Antic Trenet runs along Carrer de l’Estació to the former La Barraca d’Aigües Vives railway station. From the station, the path runs parallel to the GR-236, the Route of the Monasteries. A 5.7-kilometre section of the Camino Natural de l’Antic Trenet follows the trackbed of the former railway line that connected Carcaixent with Dénia.

The area around the former La Barraca d’Aigües Vives railway station has been converted into a park. The only surviving building at the former station now serves as a socio-cultural centre; a former railway keeper’s hut can also be seen nearby.

Culture and history

In the area around La Barraca d’Aigües Vives, the present-day building of the Real Monasterio de Santa María de Aguas Vivas was constructed in the Valencian Gothic style during the 16th and 17th centuries. In the area around La Barraca d’Aigües Vives, the Real Monasterio de Santa María de Aguas Vivas was classified as a Bien de Interés Cultural in 2007. In the area around La Barraca d’Aigües Vives, the Real Monasterio de Santa María de Aguas Vivas is located in Carcaixent, with its original beginnings dating back to the 13th century.

The Route of the Monasteries allows visitors to see La Murta in Alcira, Aguas Vivas in Carcaixent, Santa María de la Valldigna in Simat, Sant Jeroni de Cotalba in Alfauir and Corpus Christi in Llutxent.

Every year in mid-October, a pilgrimage takes place in which the discovery of the Virgin of Aguas Vivas by a farmer in 1250 is reenacted.

The Casa de Espiritualidad San Juan de Ribera in La Barraca d’Aigües Vives offers spiritual retreats at weekends or for five days during Advent and Lent. Admission for days of recollection or retreats at the Casa de Espiritualidad San Juan de Ribera is possible upon request with the approval of the parish priest or spiritual companion.

Geographical setting

The Aguas Vivas Valley is bordered by the Sierra de las Agujas. Orange groves dominate the landscape on the broad plain near La Barraca d’Aigües Vives.

Orientation

AMA Vall d’Aigües Vives publishes environmental information brochures and tracks of hiking routes for the local area. In the passport for Caminos Naturales and Vías Verdes, the Ajuntament de la Barraca d’Aigües Vives is listed as a stamping point. At present, La Barraca d’Aigües Vives can only be reached via the CV-50 road.

In the area around La Barraca d’Aigües Vives, La Galiana Golf is open daily to all players and offers a golf school as well as introductory courses for children of all ages. After passing through La Barraca d’Aigües Vives, La Galiana Golf is signposted on the right after 1 kilometre.

If you are looking for a holiday apartment in La Barraca d’Aigües Vives, you can compare travel dates, room categories and cancellation conditions on the respective offer pages. For your planning, you can also compare paths, cultural sites, scenery and activities as different areas of focus.

Other places in the same higher-level region: Faura, Bellreguard, Turís, Olocau, Godelleta, Castelló De Rugat, Llíria, Moncada.

To the higher-level travel overview: Valencia.