Jijona property for sale in Spain

JIJONA

(XIXONA - VALENCIAN)

Jijona is a very old town with lovely quiet narrow streets situated on the slopes of Pena Migjorn (also known as Penya Roja). On top of the hill next to it you will find the ruins of the old city castle, with an impressive view of the landscape including the mountains of Font Roja national park, where there are beehives that were originally used by the Moors to collect honey to make Turron. Jijona is famous all over Spain for being the birthplace of Turron. A Mecca for the sweet toothed. Turron is a Spanish sweet made with almonds, honey, sugar and eggs and eaten during December. As you wander through the streets there are numerous roadside stalls selling honey. On the outskirts of the town you will see the Museo del Turron where you can see how the Turron is produced.

Population:- approx 7500

Location:-25km North of Alicante

From Alicante Airport:- Take E-15 towards Valencia at Junction 67 take the N-340 towards Alcoi after approx 15km turn into Jijona

Local Attractions:-Museum of Turron, Bonalba Golf 18km away.

Travel:-Benidorm, Alicante, Elche, Guadalest.

Festivals:-Festa del Geladors � February, Moors and Christians � August.

Local Amenities:-small shops bars and restaurants.

Street Market:- Tuesday