Almassora
# Almassora

Almassora (Valencian:; Spanish: Almazora) is a town and municipality in the comarca of Plana Alta, Valencian Community, Spain.

## Urbanized areas

* Almassora
* La Platja
* L'Horta
* El Secà
* Polígon industrial

## History

There are ancient Iberian remains within the municipal term. Its present location is from Muslim origin and it is said that the place received its name from Al-Mansur Ibn Abi Aamir 'Almansor', the Caliph of Cordova.

James I of Aragon conquered the town from the saracens in 1234. the municipal charter was given in 1237. In 1616 a channel was built to bring the water from the Millars River to the town And in 1647 the Ermita de Santa Quiteria was built.

## Notable people

* Robert Juan-Cantavella
* Javi Costa (Javier 'Javi' Costa Estirado), footballer
* Miguel Ángel Tena, retired footballer
