{"id":2194,"date":"2026-05-08T20:26:17","date_gmt":"2026-05-08T18:26:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/poblatsantjosep.es\/home\/"},"modified":"2026-06-19T11:07:50","modified_gmt":"2026-06-19T09:07:50","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/poblatsantjosep.es\/en\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Visitable archaeological site<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Explore the Poblat de Sant Josep<\/strong><\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t\t

2,700 years of history beneath your feet. A privileged enclave where every stone tells the story of the cultures that, for more than two millennia, chose the Sant Josep hill to establish their home.
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Welcome<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

A journey through the cultures that inhabited the hill.<\/strong>
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Strategically located on the small hill overlooking the valley of the Belcaire River, the Poblat de Sant Josep (Sant Josep Archaeological Site) is one of the most fascinating archaeological legacies in the Region of Valencia.

With a long-standing occupation dating back to the Early Iron Age, this settlement allows you to trace\u2014through its preserved remains\u2014the evolution of the different cultures that inhabited it. The site highlights its period of maximum splendor during the Iberian era, without forgetting the importance of the Roman occupation, as well as the Islamic settlement during the Andalusi period.

Strolling through its streets, you can get a close look at the remains of the defensive walls, towers, houses, and even storehouses that have withstood the test of centuries. Every detail will bring you closer to the daily lives of the people who lived in the settlement: what activities they performed, what they cooked, and how they interacted. <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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A strategic location<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

The hill visually dominates the Belcaire valley and connects the Sant Josep area with the natural entrance to the Serra d\u2019Espad\u00e0.
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Walls, towers and access gates make it possible to understand the fortified character of the Poblat and its urban evolution.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Houses, streets, storage areas and workspaces help reconstruct how the communities that occupied this place lived.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Views of the site<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

The Poblat in images<\/strong>
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A visual selection to present the archaeological complex, its access points and some of the documented historical phases.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t

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View of the Belcaire valley with the Poblat de Sant Josep on the left side.<\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t
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The Poblat de Sant Josep, gateway to the Serra d\u2019Espad\u00e0.<\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t
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Street 3 from the Iberian period of Poblat between the north wall and department 17, 3rd century ANE<\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t
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Access gate to the Roman settlement of Poblat de Sant Josep, 4th \u2013 5th centuries.<\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t
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Process of extraction of materials from the Andalusian phase, 9th \u2013 10th centuries.<\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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The site is located in the Sant Josep area, in a privileged position on the hill, next to the Hermitage of the Holy Family.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Carrer Alt de la Vila, 28Passeig dels Coves, 10A12600 La Vall d\u2019Uix\u00f3, Castell\u00f3<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n

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Direct access located next to the entrance to the Cova de Sant Josep, on Passeig de les Coves. It consists of a staircase of around 100 steps leading directly up to the site. <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Starting from the main car park of the Sant Josep area, walk along Carrer del Tenis, turn left onto Carrer l\u2019Ermita and continue along the pavement of the CV-23 towards Alfondeguilla until you reach the square of the Hermitage of the Holy Family, where the entrance to the site is located. You will enjoy a walk of around 450 metres. <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Visit the Poblat with specialised guides<\/strong><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t

To ensure the preservation of the structures and improve the visitor experience, access to the interior of the archaeological enclosure is regulated through guided tours.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Guided tours<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\tTours take place in the morning through the interior streets of the Poblat, where specialised guides explain the history of the settlement.<\/span>\n\t\t
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Specialised tours<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\tTours for groups, educational activities for nursery, primary and secondary school students, as well as family activities, are offered.<\/span>\n\t\t
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vallduixo@touristinfo.net<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Advance booking\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\tIt is advisable to check availability and book tickets in advance on the official website before planning your visit.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t
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Experiences to discover the Poblat<\/strong><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Throughout the year, the Poblat combines visits, outreach events and cultural activities linked to archaeological heritage.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Guided tour<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\tA guided route through the interior streets of the Poblat to understand its historical phases.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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The Night of the Iberians\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\tDuring the month of August, a night visit combined with concerts or stargazing activities takes place.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Concerts and culture\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\tComplementary activities that turn the site into a cultural space during summer nights.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Educational workshops\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\tEducational activities aimed at understanding writing, painting and other aspects of Iberian culture.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Open days\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\tThe team of archaeologists explains first-hand the progress of their research.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Family activities\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\tExperiences designed to bring archaeological heritage closer to audiences of all ages.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Complete your visit to the heritage of La Vall d\u2019Uix\u00f3<\/strong><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t

The visit to the Poblat can be complemented with other heritage sites that help deepen the understanding of the municipality\u2019s history.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Factory of Light\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\tA former industrial building converted into the Municipal Archaeological Museum, where visitors can explore the history of the municipality and the pieces recovered from different archaeological interventions.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Water Route<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\tAn urban route that allows visitors to observe heritage elements of great value, such as the aqueduct complex, the remains of medieval towers and several religious buildings.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t
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Tourism website<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\tLink to the tourism website with information on where to enjoy the festivals, traditions, gastronomy and culture of La Vall d'Uix\u00f3 with family and friends.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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