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Concentaina
A lovely old Spanish town
Cocentaina is the capital of the Comtat region, and both its
mountain location (based at an altitude of 434 metres) and its
content filled heritage make this stately town an attractive
tourist destination . Cocentaina includes mountainous terrain
to the west, the urban centre and the valley to the east
through which the River Serpis runs. The main language spoken
here is Valencian. The town has a history linked to both the
Moors and the Christians. A medieval fortified palace Palau
Comtal can be found in the old Christian quarter. The maze of
lanes and alleyways of the old Moorish parts of the town are
interesting to explore and packed with fine old buildings.
Concentaina�s centre is considered one of the best preserved
medieval centers in the Alicante region.
The nearest city to Cocentaina is Alcoy, with its hospital,
schools and shopping facilities.
Population:-approx 11000
Location:-65km North West of Alicante
How to
get there:- One hour by road on the N-340 from the cities
of either Alicante or Valencia. A regular bus line connects
the town to both cities.
Local
Attractions:-Sierra Mariola Nature Park, Walking, riding,
golf and fishing
Travel:-Benidorm
Alicante Elche Guadalest and Alcoy
Festivals:-Moors and Christians � August and Fira de Tots
Sants (all saints fair) - November
Local
Amenities:- Numerous shops, bars and restaurants.
Street
Market:-Thursday and Saturday
Tourist
Information: - Plaza de El Pla, 03820 Cocentaina Tel:-
965590159
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