Etiqueta: Vall de Pop

Información turística Marina Alta

ACTIVE LIFE, ENJOY THE BEACHES, HOTSPOTS, LOCAL LIFE, PRACTICAL, TRAVEL COSTA BLANCA, TRAVEL WITH KIDS

Como la Costa Blanca es un destino popular, se puede encontrar mucha información sobre la región. Es imposible mencionarlo todo en nuestro sitio web. Por supuesto, publicamos nuestros favoritos, puntos de acceso locales y los mejores consejos y trucos.

La Costa Blanca se puede dividir aproximadamente en dos partes: Costa Blanca sur y Costa Blanca norte. Nuestras estancias son en la Costa Blanca norte, que se extiende desde Alicante hasta Dénia. El norte de la Costa Blanca se compone de varias regiones más pequeñas, como la Marina Alta.

La Marina Alta está limitada por Calpe por el sur y Dénia por el norte. Se interna hasta la Vall de Gallinera y la Vall de Pop. Entonces, una región pequeña pero con mucho que hacer. Encontrarás playas vírgenes, naturaleza virgen y pueblos típicos españoles. La región también es conocida por su gastronomía, artesanía y tradiciones locales.

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Grape picking in Llíber

LOCAL LIFE

Did you know this? The grape picking in Llíber in the Jalon Valley/ Vall de Pop started last week. Most of the grapes are used to produce wine. Grapes are mainly brought to the two local bodegas in Jalón/ Xaló. But some of the inhabitants of Lliber keep an old tradition alive. They process the grapes into raisins: an old tradition.

In 1472 the Moors living in the Jalon valley sent a selection of wines to the Valencian Court. They negotiated with traders in Javea the sale of a product which, in time, would become the base of Marina Alta’s economy: raisins. The area is now famous for its local wines which belong to the ‘denominación de origen’ of Alicante and raisins are still produced in small quantities.

They harvest the grapes, dip them in boiling water and let them dry for about 30 days. Drying is still done as decades ago: on cane beds outside. When weather requires, the cane beds are taken inside the riuraus. This prevents the grapes of rotting and fungus. Riuraus are old arched buildings made from stone. They protect the grapes from rain but allow the wind going through. The most distinctive riurau is in Jávea/ Xàbia: d’Arnauda.

Most of the sultanas are not eaten by the Spanish, but exported to the United Kingdom. They are still transported as in the past: by boat from Denia.

Curious about this tradition of the grape picking in Llíber? Visit the Lliber harvest fair ‘Feria de Llaurador’ on September 3th and 4th.

Swimmingpool in Llíber

ACTIVE LIFE, LOCAL LIFE

Llíber got it’s own swimmingpool. Beside the large 25 meter pool a kids pond is present. It is open in summer every day from 11:00 to 14:00 and 16:00 to 20:00. Entrance is € 1; a monthly pass of € 20 can be obtained from the Town Hall. The swimmingpool is open from May until September.

You’ll find the pool next to the school at Benissa’s side entrance of Llíber. Beside the swimmingpool in Llíber, you’ll find public pools in Alcalalí, Benigembla, Benissa, Murla, Parcent and Jalon/ Xaló. More info can be found on the website of Vall de Pop.

When you stay in Ca la Vall, you’ll find plenty options for an active lifestyle. Beside the new swimmingpool there’s a petanque track in the village. In Jalon you can play padel or tennis in the sportshall, yoga & pilates at several studio’s or pump the weight in the local fitnesscentre.

For the outdoor lovers, check-out the climbing wall Peña Roja at Llíber. Or take your bike or walkingshoes and explore the region. Even horse riding is available.

On the other hand a less enervating activity is present in the village as well. At the public parking space on the Benissa side is a petanque track. So get the balls rolling!

Rastro market Jalón/ Xaló

HOTSPOTS, LOCAL LIFE

Every Saturday a rastro market is held in Jalón (Xaló in the local dialect Valenciano) at the Costa Blanca. Rastro means a type of flea market. From 09:00 until 14:00 antique, brocante and bric-a-brac is sold along the riverside around the touristic office. Beside that you’ll find the common tourist souvenirs, food stands and professional salesmen.

This rastro in the Jalón Valley is one of the most famous and best visited in the region. That’s because the quality of the offered pieces is quite high for a flea market. Another reason is the presence of a farmer’s market (mercat de la tierra) with local craftwork, fresh food and local products. The farmer’s market can be found at the roundabout at the Masymas supermarket.

What more to see and do in Jalón

Around the rastro market Jalón there are some nice bars, bodegas and small shops to continue the experience. Opposite the rastro is Bodegas Xaló, the biggest one of the village. Beside wine, you’ll find typical local products like olive oil, almonds and sausages (embutidos).

En dirección a Masymas pasarás por el famoso bar Casa Aleluya, conocido por el encantador dueño, la música en vivo y la excelente comida. Junto a él, se encuentra Casa Claudia con tapas típicas españolas. Más adelante en el camino está Bodega Riko con vino y comida local como Bodegas Xaló. Un poco más adelante está la tienda de miel L’Abella, donde se vende miel local y derivados.

The rastro market and farmer’s market in Jalón are held every Saturday from 09:00 until 14:00. In summertime the farmer’s market is in the evening hours because of the temperatures.

Good to know! Ca la Vall is only a stone’s throw away from this must-see market. Walk along the riverside path to Jalón in twenty minutes, a two-minute drive by car or get your bike for a nice ride. Book your stay in Ca la Vall now!