Xeraco, Spain

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Xeraco is a small Valencian coastal municipality between Gandia and Valencia, combining a compact village, rice-growing hinterland, and a quieter Mediterranean beach district. It is best understood as a low-cost beach base with regional rail access rather than a full-service international city, where paella country meets pine-fringed shore.

Est. monthly cost €1,200 – €1,400
Overall score 74
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Livability scores

  • Walkability 15 / 20

    Xeraco has a compact urban core, nearby railway station and beach access, supporting moderately strong walking practicality.

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  • Rail Connectivity 5.3 / 10

    Xeraco has a Renfe Cercanías station linking it with Valencia and Gandia, with trains every 30 minutes on weekdays and hourly on holidays.

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  • Public Transit 5 / 10

    Public transport includes Renfe Cercanías and a bus connection to Gandia station, but the available network is limited for a small municipality.

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  • Affordability 9.3 / 10

    Xeraco is a small municipality outside Valencia’s urban core, supporting relatively low living costs, although no city-specific cost index was verified.

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  • Safety 8 / 10

    No current Xeraco-specific crime statistic was verified, so the relatively high score is supported only cautiously by its small-town setting.

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  • Air Quality 9 / 10

    Xeraco’s coastal setting and low-density development support favorable air quality, while the municipality highlights environmental management of its beach.

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  • Quality Of Life 7 / 10

    Xeraco combines a certified, family-oriented beach, rail access to Valencia and Gandia, and nearby hiking areas, supporting good overall livability.

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  • Food Culture 8 / 10

    Xeraco benefits from Valencian coastal and tourism culture, but no verified Michelin-level restaurant evidence was found for the municipality.

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  • Car Free Practicality 7 / 10

    Car-free living is feasible around Xeraco’s urban area because the railway station is near the town and trains connect Valencia and Gandia, though coverage is limited.

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Advantages & drawbacks

Advantages

  • Affordable coastal housing
  • Rail access to Valencia and Gandia
  • Walkable village and beach lifestyle

Drawbacks

  • Limited year-round international services
  • Many rentals are seasonal
  • Sparse local bus coverage

Monthly costs

  • Estimated monthly cost €1,200 – €1,400
  • Monthly transit pass €45

Where expats live

Districts where international residents concentrate. Pins show neighborhood locations; shaded boundaries are approximate.

  • Platja de Xeraco Xeraco’s beach settlement is the municipality’s clearest concentration of international and foreign-national residents, with apartment complexes, holiday homes, and direct access to the three-kilometre beach. It is geographically distinct from the inland village and is the area most associated with coastal second-home and lifestyle living. City Population u2014 Platja de Xeraco Ajuntament de Xeraco u2014 Localidad

Sources

Figures on this page are compiled from the following references. Data is indicative and may change over time.