AIGÜES
Locality: AIGÜES
Address
:
Calle Mayor, 5
Post code
:
03569
Telephone
:
965.69.00.61
Fax
:
965.69.03 29
WEB:
www.ayto-aigues.es
:
Pilar Sol Cortés
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.
Gastronomy:
Gazpachos (cold tomato soup), Paellas and Borreta (stew).
Art:
Textiles, wild fruits, honey, aromatic plants.
Monuments:
Abandoned three-storied spa, with a pool and a solarium. Thirteenth-century Moorish tower.
Areas:
Spa with sulphate/magnesium waters (closed); climb to the Cabeço d´Or.
Festivals and Events:
Moors and Christians pageants are held at the beginning of September in honour of the Madonna of the Rosary and the Christ of Suffering.
Geography:
Located 4 km from the sea, after Busot.
Communications:
Landstrasse nach Aigües.
Situation:
The best way of approaching this locality is from the El Campello exit towards La Vila Joiosa. It can also be reached from Jijona, San Juan and Mutxamel, situated 24 km from Alicante and 34 km from Benidorm.
Tour of the town:
The pine tree wood is a popular picnic place. For the more energetic there is steep climb to the Cabeço d´Or.
Sports:
Walking and bicycle tours.
Region
:
L´ALACANTÍ
Kilometres
:
23
Altitude
:
341
Number inhabitants 2006
:
827
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