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THE
JALON VALLEY
The
Jalon Valley (also known as Vall de Pop) is situated inland from the coastal
towns of Denia, Javea and Moraira The Jalon Valley is on the Costa Blanca coast
of Spain.
With
some areas on the Costa Blanca coast becoming somewhat built up and overcrowded
the Jalon Valley attracts a more discerning visitor and resident who appreciates
more of a country feel although the coast and it's beautiful beaches are still
only 30 minutes drive away.
The
Jalon Valley has some of the best scenery in Spain. There are magnificent
mountains which surround the plains of olive trees, orange groves, vineyards,
raisins and almonds. Peppered in the Jalon Valley are unspoilt villages
including Alcalali, Jalon, Orba, Sagra, Lliber and Parcent. (press
the town to read about properties)
The
Jalon Valley is a walker's paradise ranging from a very gentle stroll to a six
hour walk around the Sierra Bernia mountains to the south of Jalon. In late
January and early February the whole of the Jalon Valley is covered with pink
and white almond blossom and is the best time to see it.
THE
TOWN OF JALON
The
village of Jalon is at the heart of the Jalon Valley. At the Old Square there is
a fountain around which there is an open market held on Tuesday mornings. Seen
from the square is the famous Jalon Church with its blue dome. Roaming around
the many small streets, you will find an abundance of shops, bars and
restaurants. Jalon is very famous for its local wines. There are at bodegas
(wine cellars) where you can sample the various types before buying.
Jalon
was under Arabic domination for over five hundred years. The Arabians built two
castles, one for the Solana (the Aixa) and another in the Bernie. Both
fortresses controlled the Jalon Valley and the numerous settlers. The Arabians
left behind the typical house style, for which Jalon is famous today, i.e.
houses of stone and old bricks with large wooden doors as well as decorated
walls.
The
Arabic culture influenced life in Jalon up to its final displacement in the year
1609. After that the trade with raisins became the major economic activity. Many
farmers from Majorca settled in Jalon in the 18th and 19th centuries and started
cultivating the land, concentrating on grapes and raisin production.
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