Elda

Elda is a city famous for its footwear industry in particular womens shoes and is located 395 metres above sea level in the province of Alicante it joins together with the town of Petrer to form a conurbation of over 85,000 inhabitants. The river Vinalopo flows through the urban area of Elda. There are a number of well maintained parks, historical buildings, churches and museums to visit including the Church of Santa Ana and the semi-ruined Elda castle which is located on a hill to the north. The city has an ample range of shops and a huge indoor market selling fresh produce that is open 6 days a week. An open air market is held on Tuesdays and Saturdays, selling clothes, shoes and other goods.

Elda has a national RENFE railway station with fast connections to Alicante, Murcia and the rest of Spain. The city is easy to get too and is served by the main A31. 

Population:- approx 56,000

Location:- 36km from Alicante

From Alicante:- Elda is easily accessible from Alicante which is 36km away via the N330 motorway.

Local Attractions:-Footwear museum, Archaeological museum, Torre del Homenaje del Castillo (a tower dating from the 12th century)

Travel:- Benidorm, Alicante, Guadalest, San Juan or El Campello beaches are about 30 minutes drive. Alenda Golf Club is 18km away

Festivals:- The main celebration is the Moors and the Christians which is celebrated the first weekend in June. Others are held throughout the year.

Local Amenities:- Elda has plenty of schools, including a university, a new hospital, a 10 screen cinema complex and a Carrefour hypermarket and shopping centre complete with drive-through McDonalds.

Street Market:- Tuesday and Saturday