Xilxes

Xilxes or Chilches is a municipality located in the province of Castellón, Valencian Community, Spain.Geographythumb Xilxes/Chilches is located between sea and mountains, in the plain area of La Plana. The village has a warm clima, typical in the mediterranean coast.Access to Xilxes/Chilches: From Castellón de la Plana by taking the CV-10 then exit number 287. From Valencia the exit is the number 287, then continues to the CV-23. It is possible to arrive to Xilxes/Chilches by train (Cercanías Castellón-Valencia) of RENFE. Neighbour villagesNeighbourhoodsIn Xilxes/Chilches there is a neighbourhood located by the sea: Beach of Xilxes/ChilchesThe Beach of Xilxes/Chilches is located 3,5 km from the village centre. It is accessible by a wide and straight road. The seaside village has two main beaches: El Cerezo and Les Cases, both of sand.HistoryThe history of Xilxes/Chilches starts in the Roman Age. The village was founded in the year 201 b.C. The discovery of a bronze statue of Mercury demonstrates the village hosted a trail of the Via Augusta. Following the dall of the Roman Empire and the muslim invasions, Xilxes/Chilches became a roman-muslim village constituted by four farmhouses.