They wereThe commune of Horta Nord is the birthplace of Ferran Torres, the Spanish national team scorer and the Valencian player who has played the most matches for La Roja. Ferran and Alejandro Grimaldo (La Pobla de Valbona) are two footballers from the Valencian Community who will take part in the 2026 World Cup.
Foios preserves the identity of the cities vegetable garden near Valenciawith a small municipal area of 6.48 square kilometers and a population of 7,995 inhabitants. Its location is in metropolitan area of Valenciagives it both a residential and agricultural character, having direct connections with the neighboring municipalities of the region.
Metrovalencia Line stopping in Foios / L-EMV
From a geographical point of view, Foios is part of the traditional landscape North Ortaregion marked irrigated garden and characteristic crops such as tiger nuts, vegetables and citrus fruits.. Its duration extends between the interior of the region and the Mediterranean coast, although the direct connection to the coast is due to the road infrastructure of the agglomeration. Proximity to Valencia and connections via line 3 Metrovalencia –Airport-Rafelbunyol— strengthened its role as a well-connected municipality without losing the scale of the city.
The urban planning of Foios combines a compact historical core, organized around the People’s Square and the parish church, with residential areas built recently and spaces associated with economic activities such as industrial zones of El Moli and La Hutera. In recent years, the municipality has promoted actions to modernize cities, improve accessibility, reconstruct roads and bicycle-pedestrian connections with nearby cities, as part of a general trend in Orta Nord: adapting traditional cities to new needs for mobility, services and sustainable development.
The street of the municipality of Foios leads to the parish. / L-EMV
Church of the Assumption
Regarding heritage, it is emphasized The parish church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, built in 1730.with three naves, a transept and a bell tower, as well as interior elements such as Baroque altars, neoclassical images and paintings. This is also part of the local memory. devotion to Mara de Deu del Patrosini, associated with the Hermitage, located in the Pilo de la Campana area, built on the site where tradition places the appearance of the image of the patron saint. Added to this religious heritage civil and cultural heritage associated with municipal buildings such as the House of Culture, the old slaughterhouse or the Llar de la Musica.which reflect the social evolution of the municipality.
A city dedicated to its football player
Foyos dedicates the World Cup to supporting his fellow countryman. Whether in bars or on the giant screen installed by the city council, the striker’s neighbors are watching the developments in La Roja and awaiting the decisive participation of the Valencian player.