Ermita de Santa Anna
A Gothic chapel linked to the Borja family, built in the 16th century atop Santa Anna hill overlooking Xàtiva, its rib vaults' keystones bearing the arms of the Borja, of the city and of Aragón. Beside it, the mirador del Regne de València offers one of the widest panoramas over the Xúquer valley and the whole La Costera region.
From the top of Santa Anna hill you can see almost all of Xàtiva. Up there stands the Ermita de Santa Anna, a 16th-century Gothic chapel tied to the Borja family, in Xàtiva, in the La Costera region.
What to see
Inside, the rib vaults' keystones carry heraldic shields: those of the Borja, of the city and of Aragón, a small catalogue in stone of who held power here. The chapel is modest in size, but its setting makes it one of the more rewarding visits in the area.
The viewpoint
Beside the chapel is the mirador del Regne de València, one of the widest panoramas over the Xúquer valley and the whole La Costera. It is a perfect spot to grasp the local geography before or after climbing up to the Castell de Xàtiva. Entry is free.
Frequently asked questions
Does it cost anything to visit the Ermita de Santa Anna?
No, it is free and openly accessible.
What is preserved inside the hermitage?
Ribbed vaults whose keystones bear the coats of arms of the Borgias, the city and Aragon, a small stone catalogue of who ruled here.
Why climb up to Santa Anna?
It stands atop the Santa Anna hill, and beside it the Regne de València viewpoint offers one of the widest panoramas of the Xúquer valley and all of La Costera.
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