Xeraco between the Beach, Nature and Local History

Xeraco presents itself as a destination with several distinctly different facets: Playa de Xeraco is known for its fine, golden sand and a belt of dunes covered in Mediterranean vegetation. There is also the wetland along the Riu Vaca, paths through the Marjal de la Safor, historic buildings, regional dishes and events held throughout the year. If you would like to weigh up days at the beach, observing nature, physical activity, local history and Valencian cuisine, Xeraco offers specific points of interest for all of these.

Beach, Swimming and the Riu Vaca

Playa de Xeraco has been adapted for swimming by people with reduced mobility. In 2025, a public transport service connected the railway station with Playa de Xeraco. Fishing is also possible in the beach area at the mouth of the Riu Vaca.

Marjal de la Safor and Paths in Nature

Xeraco is part of the 1,225.34-hectare Marjal de la Safor environmental unit, which also includes Tavernes de la Valldigna, Xeresa and Gandia. This environmental unit has an extensive network of local paths for hiking and cycling. The Ruta del Riu Vaca allows visitors to observe the biodiversity of a wetland along the Riu Vaca and its surroundings and can be explored on foot or by bicycle. The PR-V 183 also begins in the municipality of Xeraco.

Historical Traces in the Town

The smaller bell tower of the Iglesia Parroquial de Nuestra Señora de la Encarnación is considered to be the former minaret of the original mosque. The Ermita del Santísimo Cristo de la Agonía is a single-nave chapel from the 19th century. It is dedicated to the Santísimo Cristo de la Agonía, the patron saint of Xeraco. La Cisterna is an underground stone structure with a barrel vault that was used to collect water from underground flows. The Torre de Guaita is protected as a Bien de Interés Cultural and offers views of the river as well as the local flora and fauna.

Dishes, Sweets and Festivals

Dishes in Xeraco include Arroz al horno with or without a crust, rice-stuffed peppers and Valencian paella. Every summer, the Muestra de Dulces Tradicionales de Xeraco takes place on Xeraco beach. There, the town's bakeries and associations from Xeraco offer traditional sweets such as Pastelillos, Buñuelos and Tortas for sale. The patron saint festivities in honour of the Crist de l’Agonia take place in Xeraco during the first week of August; Falles are also celebrated there.

Which Focuses Suit You

When choosing a hotel in Xeraco, you can weigh up the town's main attractions: the beach and the Riu Vaca, the paths and biodiversity of the Marjal de la Safor, historic buildings, or dishes and festivals. Those who enjoy getting around on foot or by bicycle will find several different points of reference in the Ruta del Riu Vaca, the local path network and the PR-V 183. Those who prefer culture and regional traditions can focus on the buildings, the summer event and the festival dates.

More Destinations for Your Selection

For your further selection: Sot De Chera, Campo Olivar, Favara, Beniarjó, Llutxent, Sumacàrcer, Titaguas and Petrés.

For the main travel overview: Valencia.