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| ALCALALI |
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Alcalali is located the Pop Valley, splashed of small towns that still
conserve many of their ancestral customs. The visitor can find from antique
archaeological rests to places that can practice the most modern sports of
risk, like delta wing and, all it, framed within the beautiful full
landscapes of the colour that emanates from the typical cultivations on
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| ALCOY |
Almudaina
Muro de Alcoy |
Alcoi (in Valencian) or Alcoy (in Spanish) is a
city and municipality located in the province of Alicante. It has an area of
129.9 km² and, according to the 2003 census, a total population of 60,465
inhabitants, ranking as the 6th most populous city in the province. Serpis river
crosses the municipal term of Alcoi. Alcoi has an important industry related to textile, paper,
food and metal. Furthermore, it has many factories which manufacture matches.
Alcoi is the financial, commercial and cultural center in the surrounding area |
| ALICANTE |
Alenda
Almoradi
Orihuela
Rafol Dalmunia |
Alicante looks towards the sea, and does so from its famous
Paseo de la Explanada, one of the most beautiful seafront promenades in Spain.
So whether you're looking for a long or short break, book a cheap flight with
easyJet to Alicante and experience its mild climate, making
beach-life possible practically all year round with a lot of beaches to choose
from |
| ALTEA |
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Altea is a Valencian town and located in the province of
Alicante,
Spain, north of Benidorm on the section of Mediterranean coast called the Costa
Blanca. It has an area of 34.4 km² and, according to the 2002 census, a
total population of 17,608 inhabitants. |
| ARBOLEAS |
Almanzora Valley |
Arboleas is a small rural town in Almeria in the province of
Andalusia, with excellent links to the E15 Motorway and the coastal towns of
Garrucha, Puertorey, and Mojacar, which are only an easy 30-minute drive away.
Almeria and Murcia airport are easily accessible from the motorway and both
airports offer budget company flights to the UK |
| BENIARBEIG |
Benimeli
Sanet y Negrals |
Beniarbeig is a wealthy, prosperous farming town, mainly dedicated to the
citrus fruits production. This town goes round the Girona River, which ends
between the Valencia province and the “Barranc de Racons”. Its main
important building is the Renaissance Church which dates from the XVII century,
and also other significant buildings are the public school and the Town Hall. |
BENIDORM |
Albir
Cala Green
La Nucia
Orcheta
Orxeta
Polop
Tarbena |
Benidorm is located about 45 km northeast of
Alicante, just south of Altea. Benidorm is the main
attraction along the Costa Blanca. Despite its skyscraper skyline, it stands for
beach and nightlife, Lots of Benidorm nightlife. Surrounded by up to 1558 m high mountains, Benidorm is perfectly protected
against the sometimes cold north winds. Therefore, the weather in Benidorm stays
very mild even through winter times In Summer, Benidorm is one big party. With
more the 1000 Restaurants and over 30 Discos, Benidorm offers nearly everything
needed for a "busy" nightlife |
| BENISSA |
Benissa Coast
Benissa Costa
Senija |
Benissa is a beautiful small town set in the northern
(and prettiest) part of the province of Alicante. Beautiful beaches, with
white sand and crystal-clear water, tall mountains, wide valleys with
unusually green countryside all add to Benissa's unique appeal. In the
late 1980s and 1990s the local authorities rescued the historical part of
the town from gradual decay, did a magnificent job restoring the town's
splendid seventeenth and eighteenth-century town houses, narrow streets,
churches and town hall. |
| CAPLE |
La Fustera |
Calpe sits close to the Rock of Ifach on a hill rising up from
the last spurs of the Sierra Bernia, a geographical marvel that provides access
to the northernmost towns of Alicante's Marina district. It is an authentic
tourist site, with a coastline boasting sandy beaches and cliff faces in some
areas, also the salt sea gives to the town a special flavor. Next to the seafront
promenade are the remains of an ancient fish salting factory from Roman times. |
| DENIA |
Els Poblets
El Verger
La Jara ( La Xara)
La Sella Golf
Ondara
Pamis
St Lucia
Tossal Gros |
Denia's initial growth was as a
seafaring town and it's still a working port. The old fishermen's quarter
preserves its delightful cobbled streets and whitewashed buildings but
nearby you'll find a modern yacht marina and the ferry terminal serving
the Balearic Islands of Ibiza, Menorca, Mallorca and Formentera. Denia's focal point is its impressive
16th century castle which dominates the town from a height of 58 meters.
You can park on the outskirts of the town and walk through a tunnel under
the castle into the main shopping centre. Head for the main central street, Calle
Marques de Campo, named after the Marquis of Denia who used to reside in
the castle. This is a wonderful place to sit and people watch - a
Parisian-style tree lined avenue peppered with street cafes on both sides. |
| GANDIA |
Barx
Beniganim
Castello de Rugat
Cullera
Marxuquera
Palma de Gandia
Rotova
Tavernes
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Gandia , with population
over 77.000, is a city and municipality in the Valencian Community, Eastern
Spain. Gandia is located on the Costa del Azahar, 65 km south of
Valencia and 96 km north of Alicante With near endless fields of orange trees
around, Gandia is somewhat the centre of agriculture for the area. Together with
a large fishing business due to its harbour, the city also offers very
interesting places to visit. Due to the fact that most of Gandia's city centre
is filled with palm tree promenades with bars, restaurants and shops along, it is
also a wonderful place for a shopping tour.
Cullera: The Mediterranean town of Cullera is right in the middle of the Valencian coast, in countryside between the land and the sea. Around the Muntanya d'Or and the mouth of the River Júcar, a summer holiday town has grown up combining a well cared for historic centre with the most modern facilities and developments devoted to enjoying the sun and the beach. Valencia, La Albufera Natural Park, historic towns and countless beaches are some of the multiple attractions offered by this coast. We should not forget the excellent Valencian cuisine, in which rice and products from the sea and the fields make up tasty dishes. |
| GATA de GORGOS |
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Gata
de Gorgos is an important centre for basketry, wickerwork ,
furniture and objects in rush, cane and bamboo. Gata is as well
known for its grapes and almonds.The
most interesting for the visitor is the imaginable offer of these
handicraft products in more than 50 shops. |
| JALON |
Benigembla
Castell de Castells
Lliber
Murla
Valle del Paraiso |
Jalon is actually
the capital of the Pop’s Valley, and beside it we find the river
Gorgos (which is called also Jalon in this valley).
It has a special attractive not easy to find in the other areas. With
the exception of the plain where the town is, the lands around Jalon
are different mountains, within which we should mention the Sierra de
Bernia.
From this mountain the most incredible sites can be seen, footpath can
be done towards Penyo de la Mica, la Sierra del Forner and the
Castellet |
| JAVEA |
Benitachell
Cumbre del Sol
Javea Port
Jesus Pobre
Teulada |
Javea, look at a map of Spain and you'll see a distinctive triangular landmass
jutting out into the Mediterranean halfway down the east coast. Javea is
at the tip of that triangle. That's why it's known locally as "Amanacer
de Espana" or Dawn of Spain - because as the sun rises in the east
among the first places to catch its rays are the three headlands of Javea.
A wonderful sight if you're up early enough! Javea's most distinctive feature is the mountain known locally as
"the Montgo". This provides a dramatic backdrop for the resort
and those who live in Javea swear blind it's an elephant, turned to stone,
with its trunk dipping into the sea for a drink. It's a strange phenomenon
but you can even see the elephant's eye close as the sun goes down
(especially if you've had too much sangria!). |
| MALAGA |
Costa del Sol |
Malaga is
Andalusia's major coastal city
and a typical Andalusian town. The Moors occupied the city until the mid fifteenth century and
its illustrious past has left its print on the historic centre, around the
Alcazaba. Its worth visiting the nearby castle which today is a traditional
Parador (state hotel) with superb panoramic views. There is an impressive park
in the Calle de Alameda with one of the most celebrated botanical collections in
Europe. |
| MONTE PEGO |
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Monte Pego
is mature, established and the most stunning community of
Spanish villas in the beautiful Costa Blanca North. The
picturesque and unspoiled views of the sea, mountains and
countryside are simply . . . breathtaking!
Monte Pego also enjoys a higher proportion of year-round
residents to anywhere else in the Costa Blanca |
| MORAIRA |
El Portel
Moraira
Teulada |
Moraira is a gem of a town
just a short distance south of JAVEA on the coast of the
central Costa Blanca and a 30 minute drive from Benidorm to
the south. Formerly a quaint fishing village with stunning
views across to El Peñon de Ifach, the rock of Calpe, it
now survives from tourism whilst retaining much of the charm
which has long attracted visitors and foreign residents.
Rather than the tacky fish and chip type eateries of many
resorts, Moraira is blessed with a wide selection of stylish
cafés within its pleasant streets notably 'Deli' on Calle
Calatayud which serves up an interesting selection of home
cooked dishes including inventive salads, curries from many
nations and quiche dishes. |
| MURCIA |
Albudeite
Finca Parc
Guardamar
Mar Menor
Montesinos
Pinar de Campoverde
Villamartin |
Murcia is a city and municipality on
the river Segura in southeastern Spain and the capital of the Autonomous
Community of the Region of Murcia. Population: 409,810 (2005); 563,272 including
the metropolitan area (urban area plus satellite towns), ranking as the
12th-largest metropolitan area of Spain. Since 2003 the mayor has been Miguel Ángel
Cámara Botía Murcia is built nearly in the centre of a
low-lying fertile plain, known as the huerta or market garden of Murcia, which includes the valleys of the Segura and its
right-hand tributary the Guadalentín (Wadalentin) or river Sangonera, and is
surrounded by mountains. Despite the proximity of the sea, the climate is
subject to great variations: the summer heat is severe, while frosts are
occasionally experienced in the capital during the winter. |
| NAVARRES |
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Navarres continues making artisan works related to
esparto, of which the Chavos” and Jose are recognized specialistic Jose
Soriano Tarancón “Lopez Catalayud. Works of ganchillo and bobbins are also
made, as well as pure caliqueños. Oil mills of very good quality exist. There
is crystal crafts. |
| OLIVA |
La Font den Carros
Oliva Coast
Oliva Costa
Oliva Nova Golf
Piles
Tossal Gros
Villalonga |
Oliva is known as the orange blossom
coast or Costa Azhar with the vast fertile citrus groves of oranges and
lemons.
If you drive 15 minutes inland you will find the Orba valley and the
Jalon Valley where you can explore the winding streets with the
typically Spanish white washed houses. You could sample the locally
produced wines including the famous Moscatel at the local bodegas. This
is without doubt the real Spain!!
The Costa Blanca is a very popular region with visitors. Miles of award
winning soft white sandy beaches shelving gently into the Mediterranean
this makes a good choice for children. Benidorm, 40 mins away has
wonderful sandy beaches and is famed for its vibrant night life. There
is an Aquapark nearby Terra Mitica Theme park and for a night out visit
the Benidorm Palace. |
| ONTINYENT |
Bocairent
Cocentiana |
Ontinyent appears in a valley between mountain ranges, the crossing between the
ways of the Plateau and the terrace of the Mediterranean.
In order to obtain this seat, during centuries, Moors and Christians fought. The
record of these episodes continues today and it is celebrated in the most spectacular
way during the last days of August.
The generosity of these high territories of dry land gives the visitor all a
celebration of rustic landscape, sprinkled by the tenderness of the almonds tree
and the colour of the fruit trees. |
| ORBA |
Benigembla
La Vall de Laguar
Murla
Orbetta |
Orba is located 18km (11m)
inland from the Mediterranean coastal town of Denia. It lies at
approximately 39deg N and is almost on the Greenwich meridian (0deg W). Orba
is roughly equi-distant between Alicante and Valencia airports and it takes
about one hour ten minutes from either by road, that is mainly on the A-7
autopista then on the N332 to Ondara and then on the CV-731. Warning - the
turning for Orba is off the N332 (look for the CUEVA BENIDOLEIG signs) and
immediately where the two-way road becomes one-way when travelling south.
The town of Orba is situated at the head of a large fertile valley that
grows mainly citrus fruit of a quality that is the best in the world. It has
an altitude of about 160m above sea level and houses some 2117 residents.
Most employed persons are in agriculture, the Torrens Hermanos handbag
factory, or in the service and construction industries. Picturesque
mountains form a backdrop and there are wide, uninterrupted, magnificent
views from most villa properties. Orba is relatively unaffected by tourism
and retains its Spanish agricultural identity. Yet despite this, or perhaps
because of it, a significant number of English, Dutch, German and Swiss have
made Orba their home town and many have integrated well with the friendly
local Spaniards |
| PARCENT |
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Parcent is the first village encountered after descending the Coll de Rates from
the direction of Benidorm via Callosa d'En Sarriá. The village is located
in a green orchard in which almonds, oranges and vines abound. In the
words of Gabriel Miró, who lived in the village and whose house still
provides a reminder of his stay, Parcent is a 'Paradise between the
Mountains' and it was here that he wrote the book entitled 'Del vivir'.
Parcent provides access to the fertile Pop valley |
| PEDREGUER |
Adsubia
Benidoleig
La Sella-Pedreguer
Monte
Pedreguer
Monte Solana
Ondara |
Pedreguer and Benidoleig feels the closeness
of the sea but at the same time is ruled by an ancestral presence, for the
landscape is dominated by the sight of an impressive mountain range that some
people rightly describe as the dried skin of a Diplodocus sleeping peacefully:
the Sierra de Segaria. This landscape, rolling and hemmed in by the mountains,
stretches upwards to the point from which we can spy the blue horizon of the
sea. Benidoleig is on a rise in the middle of the Sierra de Seguili, 131 metres
above sea level, in countryside of crop fields, rosemary and oleanders. There are three villa estates in Benidoleig: Rincon del Silencio, Espana
la Vieja and Aldea de Las Cuevas |
| PEGO |
Adsubia |
Pego is another important wetland area in the Land of Valencia owing to the
variety of its submarine life. Extending over 1,290 ha, the park includes the
river Bullent-Vedat and the southern slope of the Mustalla sierra, the
marshland, the coastal sand dunes and the river Molinell Racons |
| SAGRA |
La Vall de Laguar
Rafol de Almunia
Tormos
Vall de Ebo
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Sagra and Rafol de Almunia areas are a typical Spanish farming
village within the Orba valley on the Northern Costa Blanca. The surrounding
landscape consists of a mixture of hills, mountains with valleys full of citrus,
almond and olive groves. A holiday away from it all for walkers and cyclists and
yet within 15 minutes of Denia`s sandy beaches, watersports, night life and La
Sella golf and tennis. The traditional Spanish country towns of Orba, Denia,
Oliva and Pego also lie close by. The area retains its local Spanish culture
with many fiestas during the year, featuring a wide variety of different events
, including street dancing, firework display, marching bands, religious
celebrations and parades. Authentic Spanish restaurants are plentiful. |
| TORRENT |
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Torrent is a city located within the metropolitan area of
the city of Valencia. It is the second-largest municipality of the Horta Oest
with 74,616 inhabitants (2006). It is situated some 7 km from Valencia city
proper, to which it is connected via the metro. Torrente is named in the language
of Valencia (Valencià) Torrent, and is famous in Valencia because it have a
very important population of gypsy people. |
| TORREVIEJA |
Elchie
Jacarilla |
Torrevieja and nearby areas on the Costa Blanca, are foregoing the usual package holiday arrangement and are now finding that they can do better by going independently, which is why Torrevieja and the nearby areas are popular. Torrevieja, on the sunny Costa Blanca, is a popular place for English-speaking people to take a holiday, which is why this website, giving information for Torrevieja, was created in 1998. |
| VALENCIA |
Alzira |
Valencia was founded by the Romans in 138
BC, naming it Valentia Edetanorum, although Iberian peoples had inhabited the
area for centuries before. The area was thoroughly romanised in subsequent
centuries, until the 6th century AD when the city was taken over by the Visigoth
monarchy. The Arab invasion in 714 left the most noticeable mark on the city
though, until 1238 when King James I conquered the city and turned it into an
autonomous kingdom with its own legislative parliament. |
| VILLAMARTIN |
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Villamartin and The Costa Blanca is now one of the most
cosmopolitan areas in Europe with a coastline untouched by blatant tourism.
Inland, hillsides covered with terraced vineyards and lush-green citrus orchards
- testament to the agricultural traditions of the area - are dotted with pretty
towns full of narrow streets leading down to flower-filled squares. |
| XATIVA |
Ayora Valley
Bixquert
Estubeny
L`Olleria
Lloc Nou
Quatretonda
Sumacarcer
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Xátiva is the capital of the region of La Costera.
Declared to be a Historic-Artistic Site, the Neanderthal skull found in Cova
Negra dates from 30,000 years BC. Birthplace of the painter José Rivera “el españoleto” and of Pope
Borgia Alexander VI, it suffered a dark moment in its history at the hands of
Felipe V, who, after victory in the battle of Almansa in the War of Spanish
Succession, ordered the city to be burned, changing its name to San Felipe. In
memory of the insult, the portrait of the monarch hangs upside down in the local
museum of L’Almodí. |
