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Collegiate Basilica of Xàtiva, Spain: what it is and when to go
Collegiate Basilica of Xàtiva is a minor basilica in Xàtiva, Spain (Església Col·legiata Basílica de Santa Maria) (Genovés). Interests: Temples. The best time to visit is March to June and September to October. In June there are 14 h 43 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 17. It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Spain: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Minor basilica in Xàtiva, Spain · Temples
- Local name
- Església Col·legiata Basílica de Santa Maria
- Where
- Spain
- Best time
- March to June and September to October.
- Nearest airport
- VLC Valencia, 56 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 38.98807, -0.51831
What it is and where
Collegiate Basilica of Xàtiva is a minor basilica in Xàtiva, Spain (Església Col·legiata Basílica de Santa Maria) (Genovés). It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Spain: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Genovés, where this site lists 36 more places to see, 5.8 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 38.98807, -0.51831; the nearest main airport is Valencia Airport (VLC, Valencia), 56 km as the crow flies. How to get around Spain (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Temples places in Spain. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Collegiate Basilica of Xàtiva is March to June and September to October.
- JanPossible9:33
- FebPossible10:32
- MarBest time11:42
- AprBest time13:02
- MayBest time14:08
- JunBest time14:43
- JulPossible14:29
- AugPossible13:32
- SepBest time12:14
- OctBest time10:57
- NovPossible9:49
- DecPossible9:17
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 43 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 17. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Spain in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Spain
To enter Spain there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Spain checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 112.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Almodí de XàtivaCultural property in Xàtiva (Valencia), Spain304 m
- Xativa CastleCultural property in Xàtiva, Spain586 m
- Els Paratges de XàtivaHiking1.7 km
- Cova NegraCultural property in Xàtiva, Spain3.2 km
- la Cova NegraProtected area3.3 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Spain guide.
More in Spain: Temples
- Sagrada Família: basilica under construction since 1882 in Barcelona, Spain
- Alhambra: palace and fortress complex in Granada, Andalusia, Spain
- El Escorial: monastery and historical residence of the King of Spain
- Santiago de Compostela Cathedral: Roman Catholic cathedral of the archdiocese of Santiago de Compostela in Galicia, Spain
- Mosque–Cathedral of Córdoba: cathedral (former mosque) in Cordoba, Spain
- Seville Cathedral: Catholic Cathedral in Seville (Formerly a Mosque), Spain
Every Spain place under Temples, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Collegiate Basilica of Xàtiva?
It is a minor basilica in Xàtiva, Spain (Església Col·legiata Basílica de Santa Maria in the local language). It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Spain: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Collegiate Basilica of Xàtiva?
March to June and September to October. In June there are 14 h 43 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 17.
How do you get to Collegiate Basilica of Xàtiva?
The nearest main airport is Valencia Airport (VLC), 56 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Spain is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Spain map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Almodí de Xàtiva, Xativa Castle, Els Paratges de Xàtiva. The rest is in the Spain guide.
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