ONDARA
Locality: ONDARA
Address
:
Plaça Convent, 2
Post code
:
03760
Telephone
:
965.76.60.00
Fax
:
965.76.60.81
WEB:
www.ondara.org
Email:
ondara@dip-alicante.es
:
José Joaquín Ferrando Soler
Ondara is located on a small ridge that dominates the Alberca Valley and since Roman times the town has been strategically important - a Roman necropolis has been discovered in the vineyard area. Ondara has traditionally been linked to the Marquesado de Dénia, it also formed part of the brotherhood, was depopulated of its Moorish inhabitants in 1609 and was an Austrian supporter in the War of the Spanish Succession. The old town centre has preserved the higgledy-piggledy appearance of its former Moorish inhabitants. The town economy is mainly agriculture (especially citrus fruits), though as it is a medium-sized town it has provides a good level of services.
Gastronomy:
Arrós amb fresols (rice with beans), Naps i penques.
Art:
Artificial flowers and items for Christmas.
Monuments:
Sixteenth-century church of St Anne, fountain of the ´Tres Brolls´, clock tower and bullring.
Name of Councillor:
Javier Lozano Morant
Festivals and Events:
Major fiestas are held in honour of the Virgin de la Soledad on the 8th of July. In July, fiestas are held in honour of Santiago and St Anne. Saint Anthony´s feast day is celebrated on the 17th of January.
Situation:
This locality is reached via the A-7. The N-332 traverses the locality. Situated 92 km from Alicante and 50 km from Benidorm.
Tour of the town:
Monte Segaria recreational area.
Region
:
LA MARINA ALTA
Kilometres
:
92
Altitude
:
36
Number inhabitants 2006
:
6.004
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