VALL DE LAGUAR, LA
Locality: VALL DE LAGUAR
Address
:
Calle Mayor, 11. Fleix
Post code
:
03791
Telephone
:
965.58.33.01
Fax
:
965.58.33.10
Email:
aytolaguar@terra.es
:
Francisco Luis Gilabert Mengual
The Valley of Laguart groups three villages together: Fleix, Benimaurell and Campell. None of the villages has more than 400 inhabitants and growing cherries is their main economic activity. The Ayuntamiento (town hall) is located in Fleix. The Valley of Laguart was the last strong hold of the Moorish uprising of 1609 which protested against the expulsion decree. The Jalón River (also called Gorgos), which flows into Jávea from the Vall d´Alcalá and the Infern Ravine forms the Laguart Valley. The three villages are situated in the Sierra del Cavall Verd - Campell is the first village reached, followed by Fleix and finally Benimaurell where the road ends. The Sierra de Migdía is located opposite the Sierra del Cavall Verd.
Gastronomy:
Coques al forn (pizza-like pastries), Arrós amb fessols and penques Rice with beans and turnips).
Art:
Bags and baskets made out palm; crochet work.
Monuments:
Church of Morisco origins, Isbert reservoir and ruins of the Escales´ castle.
Name of Councillor:
José Manuel Barber Mengual
Festivals and Events:
Fiestas are held in Campello from the 25-26 of July, in Benimaurell from the 15-20 of August and in Fleix from the 12-13 of September.
Situation:
This locality is reached via Orba, which can be reached on the A-7. Situated 91 km from Alicante, and 54 km from Benidorm.
Tour of the town:
The impressive Barranc de L´Infern (Inferno´s Gorge) is difficult for people unused to potholing. Isbert Reservoir. Summit of the Sierra del Cavall Verd. Cova Foradá and Font de Gel.
Region
:
LA MARINA ALTA
Kilometres
:
94
Altitude
:
437
Number inhabitants 2006
:
948
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