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| View of Chulilla, Spain (From Wikipedia) |
Just 60 km northwest of Valencia, Spain's third largest city, lies the quaint village of Chulilla. With a population of less than 800, this beautiful place would make the perfect excursion away from urban chaos Valencia. This town is a great example that is typical of southern Spain: whitewashed houses with orange terracotta roofs, a rugged and dry landscape, the tallest building is the church's bell tower, and best of all, that slowed down, relaxed take on life. Visitors can spend an afternoon strolling through its perfectly preserved narrow Medaveal streets.
The surrounding terrain offers outdoor activities such as rock climbing, hiking, horseback riding, and swimming. Check out the videos I've posted below to see some of these activities. The health-enhancing properties of the nearby Turia river, on the side of Monte Fuencaliente, is said to have been known as far back as the year 1700. One can experience this by visiting the Chulilla spa. There are even caves and a waterfall to explore.
For those who are interested in the history of the region, it is possible to visit the Castillo de Chulilla. This fortification lies on the hill beside the town, and has remains from both the Roman and Muslim periods. Furthermore, it is also possible to visit the nearby Roman Aqueduct.
Chulilla is sure to be a great destination for those who enjoy visiting small towns, admiring beautiful landscapes, and partaking in outdoor sporting activities. One could surely spend several days here, or if time is a factor, make a one day excursion from Valencia. Climbing up to the top of the hill overlooking the village for an afternoon picnic would certainly make for a memorable experience in the south of Spain.
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Video: I found these videos on YouTube. None of them are my own, but they do show lots of great scenery of this beautiful town.
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