Piles Beach

Piles Beach

Piles beach has a seafront promenade occupied by single-family one- or two-storey houses, very close to the sea; behind these are the higher buildings containing summer holiday flats. This layout means that visitors do not feel so hemmed in when walking along this section of the coast. At the southernmost end of the beach is the narrow Racó road, surrounded by fields of citrus fruit trees with small farmhouses. The dunes and their characteristic vegetation give this spot an exotic feel that imbues long sections of the marshy coastline of the Valencia region. The town’s principal monument is its parish church devoted to Santa Barbara, and a watchtower built in the 16th century to warn of the presence of pirate ships. These constructions are typical of the coast between Cullera and Oliva. A fine sandy beach with tranquil waters and a whole range of services. It is bounded by a lively seafront promenade, with rows of houses and apartment blocks behind.