IBI
Locality: IBI
Address
:
Carrer Les Heres, 48
Post code
:
03440
Telephone
:
965.55.24.50
Fax
:
965.55.29.35
WEB:
www.ibivirtual.com
Email:
ibi@dip-alicante.es
:
María Teresa Parra Almiñana
At the beginning of the 20th century a tinsmith produced a tin carriage for his children. This act of affection would transform the mountain town of Ibi into a leading National Centre for Toys. The toy industry has completely changed the history, demography and the structure of the town. Ibi has grown and become industrialized thanks to the toy industry and is today the largest toy manufacturing centre in the country - its 37 companies account for 40% of the national production. However, well before this time, in the XVII century, the inhabitants of Ibi were involved in the ´cold´ industry as they used to sell the ice they had collected in the surrounding mountains. Together with the nearby Xixona they became pioneers of the ice trade. Though it has restored its old town centre, Ibi is defined by its industrial activity. Ibi has a monument to the Three Kings, a Museum of Toys, a Technological Institute for Toys and a working schedule that starts in May and ends with the Three Kings festivities.
Gastronomy:
Arrós amb conill (rice and rabbit) caldós (rice soup), giraboix and olleta.
Art:
Dolls and toys.
Monuments:
Church of the Transfiguration and monument to the Three Kings.
Cultural Attractions:
Tou Museum (655 02 26). For children, by previous arrangement, the AIJU Ludoteque, (555 44 75).
Name of Councillor:
José Antonio Onsurbe Martínez
Festivals and Events:
During the second weekend of September, fiestas are held in honour of the Virgin of the Defenceless, with Moors and Christians pageants. ´Els Enfarinats´ fiestas, the original winter celebrations which parody the municipal authorities accompanied by ´Danses´, are held on the 27th and 28th of December.
Situation:
The economic and demographical capital and of the Foia de Castalla. Situated 36 km from Alicante and 77 from Benidorm.
Tour of the town:
Kermes oak trees in Jijona, Teixereta and Barranc dels Molins.
Region
:
L´ALCOIÀ
Kilometres
:
46
Altitude
:
816
Number inhabitants 2006
:
23.360
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