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ADSUBIA
Adsubia is located at the entry to the Vall de Gallinera, on the road linking Pego with Cocentaina and Alcoy. Though Iberian/Roman remains have been found in the vicinity, its present day location dates back to the Moorish period. Its economy is based on agriculture, especially oranges and other citrus fruits. White houses with curiously formed tiles on their roofs dominate the village. Three km from Adsubia, on the right-hand side of road to Cocentaina, are the village and castle of Forna. The castle is one of the great medieval castles of the leader Al-Azraq, with a square layout with four rectangular towers. Once independent, Forna was annexed to Adsubia in 1915. Today only a few foreigners and villagers remain.
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AGOST
The whitish clayey earth of the Ventos and the Castellar Sierras has traditionally been the source of Agost´s prosperity - the production of ceramics. Bricks, domestic utensils and typical ivory white botijos (earthenware jugs) have been the main industry of this locality. Today, in addition to the traditional pottery and ceramics, the main source of wealth is the manufacturing of bricks of which there are nine factories in the town. The land has also been very good for the growing of the vines that are present throughout the entire region. Agost is included in the area, has been awarded the title of Denominación de Origen (guarantee of origin) for bagged grapes, and grows the Aledo and Italia varieties.
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AGRES
This is a typical mountain village with privileged access to the nearby Sierra de Mariola. The lofty village with its well-preserved old village centre has many clear cold-water fountains. Conquered by Jaime I in 1248, the village traditionally belonged to the county of Cocentaina from which it is separated by the Sierra Mariola. Its main activity is agriculture, in particular almonds and apples. The ruined castle is located in the upper part of the village, at the foot of the Sierra de Mariola. The nearby Franciscan Convent is the place where, according to tradition, a picture of the Virgin that had been lost in a fire in Alicante miraculously re-appeared.
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AIGÜES
In the Valencian language Aigües signifies ´water´: within the district there is a thermal water spa that contains minerals with medicinal qualities. The Council is about to transform the village into a thermal resort with thermal baths in the houses. The spa was established in 1816 by the Marquis of Torrellano and was used by the aristocracy of the region to take the waters. In 1936 it was transferred to the State who used it to treat children with tuberculosis. Due to the decline of this disease it fell into disuse. Located at the foot of the Cabeço d´ Or - reputed to conceal a Moorish treasure - the two enormous pine trees at the entry to the village, the spa and a Moorish tower give this village its distinctive image.
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ALBATERA
Albatera is a medium-sized village of white houses and wide streets lined with palm trees. The church, located on a square, has a beautiful baroque door. The village´s economic activities are almost evenly split between agriculture and industry, and a complex network of canals and irrigation channels, some dating back to Roman times, mean that 60 percent of Albatera´s cultivable land is now irrigated. Citric fruits, vegetables and dates are some of the typical produce grown, which farmers take to markets throughout the province. In addition to agriculture, hemp products such as brooms and brushes are also produced. Albatera is a village with white houses and wide streets full of palm trees. The Church, located on a square, has a beautiful baroque doorway
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ALCALALÍ
Alcalalí is located in the Pop Valley and was originally a Moorish village, as can still be witnessed by the traditional almond and orange crops and the rius-raus (drying houses). The village was originally a Moorish farmstead that was depopulated when the Moors were expelled in 1609. The village is situated in the Pop Valley, half way between Jalón and Parcent; its 842 inhabitants are mainly involved in agriculture, especially grapes and oranges, which are grown on fertile lands irrigated by the Girona River. Llosa de Camacho, the small Seguili Sierra and the Coll de Rates - one of the entry points to the Marina Alta from the Marina Baixa - are all located within its district.
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ALCOCER DE PLANES
Originally this was a Moorish village as can be seen in its white houses and the appearance of the cultivated land. The village was traditionally linked to the Condado de Concentaina and its main economic activity is centred on growing cherries as the area is entitled to use the ´denominación de origen´ (guarantee of origin) label.
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ALCOLEJA
This is a typical mountain village, situated close to the highest mountain of the province of Alicante, the Sierra Aitana. It is an excellent place to start walks through the sierra and is a remote district where you can go hunting or mushroom collecting in winter. The Moors originally settled the village before they were expelled by Felipe III and the village was traditionally linked to the nearby Penáguila. Within the village there is an interesting medieval quarter with the remains of the Palace of the Marquis of Malferit. Today the village´s main economic activity is farming, especially olive oil and growing fruit trees.
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ALCOY/ALCOI
Its bridges and its position as an industrial pioneer of the Valencian Community are the features that define Alcoy. Even though the Archaeological Museum displays an Iberian figure depicting a spinner, it was in the second half of the 18th century, at the onset of the Industrial Revolution, that the character of Alcoy was set. The town participated in worker emancipation movements such as the Ludite uprising and the anarchist movement during the 19th and 20th centuries, in common with Barcelona. Its well-to-do industrial bourgeoisie enriched the town´s appearance with grandiose modernist buildings. The medieval village expanded as a result of the thriving industry and several bridges were built over the rivers that join together in Alcoy, giving rise to the distinctive suburbs of the city. María Cristina is the oldest suburb, and the first encountered when entering Alcoy from Alicante. The Canalejeas viaduct over the Molinar River is a metallic structure that was a real innovation when it was built in 1907. The last bridge to be constructed was inaugurated in 1987 to re-route the traffic from the N-340, which used to pass through the modern district of Alcoy. The Plaza de España was the main historical hub of Alcoy - the Ayuntamiento, the Parish Church of Santa María and a multipurpose hall designed by the famous architect Santiago Calatrava are all located there. Various walks around the city start from this point. One of these walks takes you to the medieval neighbourhood where you can see the old Ayuntamiento - today the Municipal Archaeological Museum - and the Museum of the Fiesta, located nearby. The calle San Nicolás leads into the first of the new extensions to the city and several modernist buildings such as the Círculo Industrial and the Casa del Pavo can be seen here.
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ALFAFARA
This is a small, essentially agricultural village. It produces wine, olive oil, Aigusal and apples. The village is spacious with uneven twisty streets and two enchanting small squares. Its close proximity to the Sierra Mariola provides it with added charm as it offers the possibility of high-risk sports and excursions.
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