Information on the Jalon Valley - Tourist Information on the Jalon Valley
This page is all about the town of Jalon on the Costa Blanca coast of Spain. It contains useful Jalon Valley tourist information for people intending to visit or holiday in the Jalon Valley.
Below are some links to other related Jalon Valley tourism information pages:
The Jalon Valley (also known as Vall de Pop) is situated inland from the coastal towns of Denia, Javea and Moraira. The Jalon Valley is on the Costa Blanca coast of Spain.
With
some areas on the Costa Blanca coast becoming somewhat built up and overcrowded
the Jalon Valley attracts a more discerning visitor and resident who appreciates
more of a country feel although the coast and it's beautiful beaches are
still only 30 minutes drive away.
The Jalon Valley has some of the best scenery in Spain. There are magnificent mountains which surround the plains of olive trees, orange groves, vineyards, raisins and almonds. Peppered in the Jalon Valley are unspoilt villages including Alcalali, Jalon, Lliber and Parcent.
The Jalon Valley is a walker's paradise ranging from a very gentle stroll to a six hour walk around the Sierra Bernia mountains to the south of Jalon. In late January and early February the whole of the Jalon Valley is covered with pink and white almond blossom and is the best time to see it.
THE TOWN OF JALON
The village of Jalon is at the heart of the Jalon Valley. At the Old Square there is a fountain around which there is an open market held on Tuesday mornings. Seen from the square is the famous Jalon Church with its blue dome. Roaming around the many small streets, you will find an abundance of shops, bars and restaurants. Jalon is very famous for its local wines. There are at bodegas (wine cellars) where you can sample the various types before buying.
Jalon
was under Arabic domination for over five hundred years. The Arabians
built two castles, one for the Solana (the Aixa) and another in the Bernie.
Both fortresses controlled the Jalon Valley and the numerous settlers.
The Arabians left behind the typical house style, for which Jalon is famous
today, i.e. houses of stone and old bricks with large wooden doors as
well as decorated walls.
The Arabic culture influenced life in Jalon up to its final displacement in the year 1609. After that the trade with raisins became the major economic activity. Many farmers from Majorca settled in Jalon in the 18th and 19th centuries and started cultivating the land, concentrating on grapes and raisin production.
If you are visiting the Jalon Valley on holiday or if you live in the Jalon Valley or are thinking of moving to the Jalon Valley we hope this page on Jalon Valley tourist information has been useful.
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