Almàssera

Almàssera (Spanish: Almácera) is an agricultural village of 7300 people (2018) in Valencia (province) north of Valencia. It has several museums and interesting buildings.

Understand
The village began as an Arabic farmstead, and still carries its Arabic name (المعصرة – al-ma'sara, or 'olive press'). Today agriculture remains the primary economic activity.

By metro
From Valencia, use the metro line in direction Rafelbunyol and alight at, straight after Alboraya. The red line provides direct connection from the Valencia airport, passing through the city centre. Trains run every 15 to 20 minutes and it takes about 10 to 15 minutes from the centre of Valencia, or 35 to 45 minutes from the Valencia airport.

By bus
Valencia's EMT bus 16 departs every 8-16 minutes from the city centre, and stops both in Almàssera and in Tavernes Blanques, the small town just to the south. A single journey costs €1.50 (Bonobus and Bono Transbordo cards are accepted).

By car
Once in Valencia it is convenient to take highway V-21/E15 direction Castellon/Barcelona and then take the exit Port Saplaya/Alboraya. Alternatively use the Ronda Nort/Avenida Juan XXIII and continue passing Tavernes Blanques.

Get around
The best way of getting around is to rent a car or bike. For more local activities a bicycle is sufficient. To go sight seeing in Valencia use the above mentioned metro line 3.