 Pais Valencia is the region
hugging the Mediterranean along the eastern coast of Spain. It
is a lush and fertile area with orange, lemon and peach groves,
and even rice fields irrigated by systems devised by the Moors.
Here you will find deserted beaches, pretty hilltop villages
and the historic towns and cities of Valencia, Alicante and Cartagena.
The region is divided into 3 provinces - Alicante, Castellon
and Valencia. It is bounded to the north by Cataluna and Aragon,
to the west by Castilla-La Mancha, to the south by Murcia and
to the east by the Mediterranean Sea. Every year holiday-makers
are drawn to the beaches of the Costa Blanca, the Costa del Azahar
and the Costa Calida.
Ontinyent is located around 50 miles
inland from the Costa Blanca, in the Valencia region. The town
is mid-way between Valencia and Alicante. Both Alicante and Valencia
airports are 1 hour drive away.
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 Ontinyent is located on the western side of the
Albaida Valley, 382 metres above sea level. It is surrounded
by the Agullent-Benicadell mountains to the south and the Serra
Grossa mountain to the north. The city was originally situated
on the right-hand side of the river Clariano, but now spreads
on both sides of the river due to the rapid increase in population
over the past fifty years. Moors and Christians fought for centuries
for control of Ontinyent. Today it holds a spectacular Moors
and Christians fiesta at the end of August, an extravagant and
exciting affair. Ontinyent is a town with everything you need
- schools, doctors, hospital, banks, shops, pharmacies, bars
and restaurants. Every Monday the town is alive with the indoor
and outdoor markets. |
