Rugat is situated in the agricultural valley of Albaida, at nearly 400 meters above sea level, surrounded by fields and at the foot of the hills.  There are less than 200 inhabitants, the majority farm the land  covering the valley floor and the foothills.   The village, once a Moorish stronghold, is very peaceful, has no through traffic, except for the occasional tractor and an undisturbed siesta.  There is a church,  a chemist, another restaurant and in the valley a small campsite.  Castelló de Rugat, 1 mile away, has all the necessary services.  The old palace, now a family home lies in oldest part of the village by the  church  square, just next to the hotel. The early Spring brings to the village sweet smells of almond blossom followed by plum, peach and apricot, by March the orange blossom wafts through the streets.  Rugat seems to form an integral part of the surrounding countryside.

Rugat lies  20 minutes from Gandia, 1 hour from Valencia and  90 minutes from Alicante.