Aigües,Busot,and El Campello....

                      Aigües is 5 Kilometres away....

                  Aigües is situated at a height of approximately 330 metres on the southern slopes of Cabeçó d'Or. It is still mountain terrain but close to the sea. In Valencian Spanish the name means 'waters' and the village owes its origin to the establishment within the vicinity of a medicinal spa bath of thermal and mineral waters. This spa was built in 1816 by order of the "Marquis of Torellano" and served as a place where the upper classes of the region could come and take the waters. In 1936 it was transferred to State ownership and was used to treat children with tuberculosis. One of the consequences of the elimination of this illness was that the spa fell into disuse. The peaceful country footpaths and goat tracks allow you to enjoy panoramic views where the Mediterranean is a constant point of reference. Two large pine forests at the entrance to the village and around the spa, together with a Moorish tower, are characteristic images of this village in the foothills of the Cabeçó d'Or.

                     Local dishes: Gaspacho, paella, and 'borreta'.

              Sights: Disused spa bath on three floors - including swimming pool and solarium, Moorish Tower dating from the 13th century.

              Picturesque Views: Old sulphur-magnesium spa bath (closed), the climb up to Cabeçó d'Or.

              Fiestas: Moors and Christians, at the start of September, in honour of the Virgin of the Rosary, Saint Francis, and Christ of the Afflicted.

              Outings: You can picnic in the pine forests. For the more energetic you can try climbing up towards Cabeçó d'Or.

                 Busot is 4 Kilometres away....                  

          The village, situated at a height of 323 metres, is the nearest to the mountain range known as Cabeçó d'Or. The countryside, arid and criss-crossed by gullies, only supports the farming of almonds, which until some years back provided the motor of the local economy, but which is nowadays practically non-existent. The tourist and service sectors provide jobs for the majority of the inhabitants. Five kilometres from the village, in the northern slopes of the Cabeçó d'Or, at a height of 700 metres, the Canelobre Caves are to be found. The appearance of the interior of the caves, with one of the highest natural vaults in Spain, is like that of a Cathedral. During the guided visit round the caves you can admire the fantastic rock formations you will see there: candlesticks, animals, and a multitude of other spectacular shapes. From time to time the unbeatable acoustic and atmospheric qualities of the caves serve as a backdrop for concerts and other shows.

VISITING HOURS

From 1st October to 20th June: from 11.00 am to 5.50 pm

Easter and the rest of the year: from 10.30 am to 7.50 pm

Telephone and fax: 965 69 92 50. www.canelobre.com

          Sights: Parish Church, Chapel of Saint Joseph, Canelobre Caves, and ruins of the Moorish Castle dating from the 12th century.          

            Fiestas: The Patron Saint's Fiestas are celebrated in honour of Saint Lawrence on the 19th of August. Moors and Christians Fiestas are also celebrated in honour of Saint Vicent Ferrer at the end of the week following Easter Sunday. (Easter Week.).

      Outings: You can climb a path up to the summit of Cabeçó d'Or (1,207 metres). Click on the link to see the access route map. See map

           Local Dishes: 'Olleta' with Partridge, 'Gaspachos' and 'Borreta'.

      El Campello is 9 kilometres away....            

    <<A coastal area of serene beauty which welcomes the warm sea with its pure, crystal-clear waters. Where the strength of its scenery lies in its apparent simplicity: unexpected cliffs, secluded coves, golden beaches...and above it all...an eternally blue sky, lit by the warm rays of the sun. Land and sea, forged over thousands of years by different cultures which have left the tangible traces of their peoples in the area. Open-minded, hard-working people, who offer you their natural, artistic and cultural attractions and who live their fiestas in the street, sharing their leisure time with those who come to visit, with people like you...>>

              Sights and Outings: The Tower of la Illeta, the Villamarco Palace, Illeta dels Banyets, the Church of Saint Teresa of Jesus, the Fisherman's Monument..

       Fiestas: On the 15th July the fiestas in honour of the Virgen del Carmen, the patron saint of fishermen, are celebrated. The procession in boats across the sea is the most characteristic event of this celebration. In October the Patron Saint's Fiestas (Moors and Christians) are celebrated in honour of the Virgin of the Defenceless, between the 9th (Fiesta of the Valencian Community) and the 15th (Fiesta of Saint Teresa). As the most characteristic event of these fiestas we would single out the landing of the Moors at the Clot de l'Illot.

            Local Dishes: Caldero, Fideuà, Savoury Rice, and Fish Gazpacho.

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