Discover Beniarjó

Beniarjó brings together a historic town center with a river and agricultural landscape; at the same time, the town is closely associated with the poet Ausiàs March. This makes the town’s history and the landscape along the Serpis two specific focal points when choosing your destination. Are you more drawn to the historic townscape and its connections to March, or to the flat surroundings with the river and irrigated fields?

River and Agricultural Landscape

Beniarjó lies on completely flat terrain along the Serpis, where it meets the Vernisa. Orange groves surround the town. The Séquia dels March continues to supply water to the irrigated fields, so agriculture is part of the landscape as well as the riverside setting. The flat terrain contrasts with the old town’s narrow, winding streets.

Old Town and the History of March

The small old town preserves a medieval street layout with narrow, winding streets. The remodeled Church of San Juan Bautista has an old tower. Beniarjó’s origins lie in a Muslim alquería, a rural settlement dependent on Bairén Castle. The alquería points to the early settlement form; the connections to March represent a different historical focus. Beniarjó was the birthplace of the medieval Valencian poet Ausiàs March. Pere March, and later Ausiàs March, lived in the former Castell-Palau de Beniarjó, also known as the Casa de la Senyoria. Today, only Plaça d’Ausiàs March remains.

Literature and Route Connections

The “Senyoriu d’Ausiàs March” poetry prize has been awarded in Beniarjó since the 1980s. The medieval poet is thus commemorated alongside a more recent literary award presented in the town. The “Camins de Beniarjó-Gandia” route leads to Plaça d’Ausiàs March in Beniarjó; the route description identifies the square as the location of the third stop.

Festa de Sant Marc

The Festa de Sant Marc dates back to the 17th and 18th centuries and is classified as a festival of local tourist interest. The traditional “Ball de la Bandera” dates back to the 16th century, commemorates the martyrdom of Saint Mark, and opens the procession through the streets of the municipality. During the “Caixes de Sant Marc,” young people from Beniarjó play drums and tabalets to announce the festival. The customs have different roles: the Ball opens the procession, while the Caixes announce the festival. The cultural references mentioned here span the Ball of the 16th century, the origins of the Festa, and the poetry prize, which has been awarded since the 1980s. If you want to plan your trip around the Festa, check the event dates in advance.

Getting There

Beniarjó can be reached from Gandia via Almoines on the CV-680. Check current road conditions before setting off.

Discover more destinations: La Mata De Morella, Llosa De Ranes, Bellreguard, Quatretonda, La Presa, Loriguilla, Playa, Albalat de la Ribera.

For the broader travel overview: Valencia.