Xúquer

Xúquer, known in Spanish as Júcar, is a river in eastern Spain. It originates in the interior of the Iberian Peninsula and flows generally southeast across the Valencian Community, ultimately discharging into the Mediterranean Sea near Cullera. The river's course traverses several provinces, forming part of the irrigation and hydroelectric infrastructure that supports agriculture in the Xúquer basin.

Water resource management along the Xúquer is coordinated by the Júcar Hydrographic Confederation. The basin contains a series of reservoirs and irrigation networks that supply crops such as citrus, vegetables, and other irrigated crops in the fertile plains of the river valley. The river's flow is seasonal and has been heavily regulated to reduce flood risk and to ensure water supply during dry periods.

Historically, the Xúquer valley has supported human settlement since ancient times and remains an important agricultural area within its region. The river influences local culture, place names, and economic activity, with towns along its banks relying on its waters for farming and urban supply.

The name Xúquer reflects the Valencian language; Júcar is the Spanish form. The river forms an essential part of the hydrological and cultural landscape of eastern Spain, illustrating the broader interaction between water resources and rural development in the region.