Discover Burjassot: Los Silos, Gardens and Special Places to Visit

Burjassot combines an impressive cultural history with Mediterranean vegetation and a variety of places for spending time outdoors. Between the unusual Los Silos, L’Eixereta Garden, the natural history museum and several parks, it offers a destination that brings together different interests. If you are weighing up a cultural programme, nature observation and relaxing outings for your trip, Burjassot provides several clearly distinct points of reference.

Los Silos: Grain Silos as an Exceptional Townscape Feature

Los Silos consists of three underground grain silos built in 1573. Particularly characteristic are the hemispherical stone covers of 41 silos. They stand on an almost square, paved terrace measuring approximately 75 metres on each side, creating an unusual historic site. The interior of Los Silos can be visited as part of an initiative by the Municipal Institute of Culture and Youth of Burjassot. This place is interesting if you would like to learn about history not only through buildings but also through a distinctive architectural complex.

Natural History Perspectives on the Burjassot Campus

The Natural History Museum of the University of Valencia, M(UV)HN, is located on the Burjassot campus. The museum offers guided tours and workshops by arrangement. It therefore complements the historical side of the town with a focus on natural history. Those who like to include specific exhibitions, guided-tour formats or an arranged workshop in their daily itinerary will find an independent reason here to explore Burjassot more closely.

L’Eixereta Garden and Mediterranean Vegetation

L’Eixereta Garden lies in the north of Burjassot and is the last remnant of the original Mediterranean forest that gave Burjassot its name. Its vegetation is referred to as „Máquia“. It includes mastic shrubs, Mediterranean buckthorn shrubs and white pines. The garden thus reveals a landscape whose plant character is closely linked to the history of the town. Converted into a public garden, L’Eixereta essentially preserves the original vegetation. Later improvements were intended to enhance its scientific, ecological, landscape and educational value.

Recreational Areas and Outings

Dehesa del Castell is a recreational area with a picnic and rest area, and is open on alternate weekends. In Parque Municipal La Granja, a steam railway offers a ride through the park.

Burjassot as a Practical Base

The local transport infrastructure is also a specific point of reference for planning your accommodation and daily activities: Burjassot has 11 metro/tram stations distributed throughout the municipality. This aspect can be taken into account when choosing a hotel, along with the desired proximity to cultural, natural or recreational sites. This allows you to organise your stay according to your own daily rhythm without reducing the town’s different themes to a single experience.

Other Destinations in the Surrounding Area

If you would like to extend your travel plans beyond Burjassot: Sueca, La Portera, Moncada, Barxeta, Tuéjar, Alboraya, Aielo de Malferit, Xirivella

For the higher-level travel overview: Valencia.