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Welcome to Moncofar, Valencia area.

Moncofa opens a gate to the Mediterranean, resting in its magical location where the land steals space to the sea and in search of the beauty of the eternal and the transitory.

Breathing its pure and humid air, chatting with its people and smelling the pleasant fragrance of orange blossomed place, Moncofa in Valencia area is one of the most beautiful towns on the Mediterranean. 

Beaches

Only 1 km away from the town is the coast with 6 km of beach. Moncofa’s main beaches are El Grau and Masbó. Thanks to the quality of the water, it receives every year Europe’s clean seas distinguishing blue flag.

In the summer the population grows with the visitors searching for calm walks on the promenade and the lively pubs, bars on the beach and discos, besides the widest choice of the shopping and service centres. This coast is appropriate for many water sports, such as sailing, surfing, or scuba diving. Fishing with “lanzadera” and “rall” are especially popular in the mouth of river Belcaire, in the area better known as Canyars.
 
What to eat?
                           
The produce that grows in the fields of Moncofa is the main ingredient of the town’s traditional stews and sweets. Vegetables in general (cabbage, lettuce, peppers, tomatoes, beans, etc) are the base of different types of paellas (“a banda” rice, black rice and rice with cabbage, “arrosejat”). Among its fish dishes are “suquet” and the famous and delicious “fideuà”.

How to arrive by Car?

Take the exit 49 at the AP-7 motorway of the Mediterranean. Continue along the CV-2250 for 1,1 miles. Roundabout at 900 yards away and take the first exit. Welcome, you are in Moncofar. The Costas are well served by motorways or ' autovias' which mean you can drive easily and comfortably along the Mediterranean coast from the French border all the way down to Valencia. There is also a comprehensive network of petrol stations and services along all the main Spanish roads.

Where are the closest airports?

Valencia airport         32 miles

Barcelona airport     185 miles 

Alicante airport         147 miles