The origins of La Eliana date back about 400 years, when he was chosen by various groups of settlers to locate in her residence. Have curious legends of recent origin that Eliana was a summer colony of Roman dignitaries. Another legend says that the name La Eliana is due to the daughter of a Roman consul who had several daughters, one of whom was named "Helia" and then "Heliana." However, the chronicler Almela y Vives in his writings said that Jerusalem was called for a long time, "Elia Capitolina", the first part derives from "Helios" (Sun), concluding that name La Eliana obey the latter being a site sunny. Eliana was invaded by the Arabs in the eighth century and later conquered by King James I after his visit to Valencia. Other historical names directly or indirectly involved in the municipality of La Eliana were: Juana de Aragon sold a land in the area, Don Enrique de Ampurias and Albuquerque, the first Duke of Segovia, Father Miguel de Carranza, prior of the order Footwear Carmelite Friars of the former convent of Valencia compliance; Mendizabal, the Marquis of Casa Ramos ... On 23 February 1959 was the first city council of the municipality of La Eliana, appointed by the Civil Governor of the province of Valencia to govern municipal interests pending the constitution of the City Council by post. You'd give the mayor was Henry Coll.
