The oldest archaeological remains found in Navajas go back to the Chalcolithic (Copper) and early Bronze Age. Near the village there are Roman remains of what would have been a town. The current town is located on top of what was once an Aljama (an old Arabic settlement), reconquered by the Christians, whose emblem is the Elm Tree planted in 1636 by Roque Pastor. At the top of Navajas, a tower of Arabic origin is clear proof of the importance of this gateway between the interior and the coast, in use since ancient times. in more recent times, this privileged setting, alongside the good climate, has favoured the arrival of people from Valencia, who from the 19th Century onwards have made this place the base for their summer holidays, a tradition that continues to this day.
Its main economic activity is based on the service sector. Its main source of income is tourism, since it is considered the pioneer of rural tourism in Valencia, having received frequent visitors for over 200 years now. Construction and agriculture are other important activities for the economy.
Landmarks include the Elm Tree in the square, planted in 1636, the 11th-century Arabic tower, the majestic mansions from the late 18th Century, located along Valencia Street and also the Parish Church, also from the 18th century.
Navajas lies to the right of the river Palancia, at an elevation of 383 metres above sea level, surrounded and protected by low-lying mountains, with prominent examples including the ridges of Rascaña (512 m) and Altomira, in the foothills of the Sierra Espadán mountain range, which is a little more distant. The climate is Mediterranean and temperate, characterized by droughts in summer and two precipitation peaks in autumn and spring. The average annual temperature is around 15º C.
Medio Social
Its main economic activity is based on the service sector. Its main source of income is tourism, since it is considered the pioneer of rural tourism in Valencia, having received frequent visitors for over 200 years now. Construction and agriculture are other important activities for the economy.
Recorrido urbano
Landmarks include the Elm Tree in the square, planted in 1636, the 11th-century Arabic tower, the majestic mansions from the late 18th Century, located along Valencia Street and also the Parish Church, also from the 18th century.
Paisaje
Navajas lies to the right of the river Palancia, at an elevation of 383 metres above sea level, surrounded and protected by low-lying mountains, with prominent examples including the ridges of Rascaña (512 m) and Altomira, in the foothills of the Sierra Espadán mountain range, which is a little more distant. The climate is Mediterranean and temperate, characterized by droughts in summer and two precipitation peaks in autumn and spring. The average annual temperature is around 15º C.
