BARX

Barx is a municipality in the Valencian Community, Spain. It is located in the Safor comarca, inland from the Costa Valenciana and near Gandia. The terrain is hilly and rural, with olive groves, almond trees, and scrubland characteristic of the inland Valencian landscape.

Evidence of prehistoric and Iberian presence has been found in the area, with later Roman occupation. In the medieval period Barx was part of Muslim Al-Andalus before passing to the Crown of Aragon and later the Kingdom of Valencia. The town’s layout and architecture reflect traditional Valencian rural settlement patterns.

Barx is a small, primarily agricultural municipality. Its economy traditionally depended on farming, especially citrus, olives, almonds, and other orchard crops; livestock also plays a role. In recent decades, rural tourism and the relocation of residents from coastal areas have contributed to diversification.

The town preserves traditional Valencian architecture, with whitewashed houses and narrow streets. The local cultural calendar includes religious and popular festivals, and there are several chapels and a parish church serving the community. The surrounding countryside offers scenic viewpoints and hiking routes.

Barx covers a modest municipal area and is governed by a town council. It is connected by regional roads to Gandia and other nearby towns, with the nearest rail service located in Gandia.