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What is the position of Alcoy?

Alcoy is situated in the Costa Blanca, in the Alicante area in between Valencia and Murcia. Alcoy is situated east of Denia and Javea. Alcoy Spain can be reached via one of the airports in the region which include Alicante Airport to the west of the town, Murcia airport in the southern province of Murcia, and in the northern province of Valencia, Valencia airport.

Alcoy accommodation

You can stay in many different places here counting guest houses, Alcoy hotels, self catering accommodation, and camping facilities. You will find Alcoy accommodation to match all levels of finance. If you are looking for a Hotel in Alcoy that will suit your budget then you should try the Hotel Reconquista Alcoy. There is also broad selection of lodging styles in the nearest towns of Cocentaina, Bayeres de Mariola, Ibi, Castalla, and Sax.

Rent a car in Alcoy

There is no real community transport in this locale so you certainly need to hire a car. You do not have to go very far because the center of Alcoy is actually well apportioned with lots of restaurants, shops, and bars. . But there is a huge amount to see in this locale and by using an Alcoy car hire you will be able to benefit from the surrounding areas. When you arrive at the airport, there are lots of car hire companies. Also, you will find loads of Alcoy car hire companies to choose from.

What to see in Alcoy

Alcoy, or Alcoi as it is known in the regional Valencian dialect, is in the province of Alicante and has an estimated population of 60,590 people. It is ranked as the sixth most populous city in the region. The industry in the area revolves around metal, food, paper, and textiles. Some of the most important products of the area are confectionery and sweets. These were first introduced by the Moors during their conquest and the sugarcoated pine nuts, also known as a pecadillas are one of the more popular confectioneries of the area.

One of the great things about Alcoy, and indeed the region is the many rivers which pass through here. This gives rise to many different bridges and viaducts. There are many great places to relax in Alcoy, especially in the old town city centre; as you’re wondering around here, you will find plenty of bars and cafes for a relaxing break to your sightseeing. There are two magnificent gardens here called the Parc de Cantagallet and La Glorieta. There is also an archaeological museum in the Calle San Miguel and just across the road is the Museum de Fiestas. One of the fiestas that is excellent here is moros y cristianos alcoy (Moors and Christians). This festival is held in many different towns and villages throughout the region but the moros y cristianos de alcoy is very special. There is also the movie theatre, the ABC Alcoy.

The fiestas here are absolutely fantastic. One of the most famous, indeed throughout the region, is the Moors and Christians Fiesta. This takes place around the end of April and usually lasts for around four days. If you’re coming to this region of Spain during the latter part of April you should make a point to visit Alcoy. 2010 is going to be a great year in the city, especially after the downturn experienced in Alcoy 2009.

Some of the more interesting sites in Alcoy include:

• Iglesia de Santa María 18th century church
• Iglesia de San Jorge 20th century church
• Santo Sepulcro Monastery
• Plaza de España
• Plaza Mayor
• Camilo Visedo Archeological Museum -- Interesting exhibition of Iberian, Roman and Moorish pieces
• Fiestas del Casal Sant Jordí Museum, San Miguel, 62 -- this beautiful museum has some unusual articles from the famous Moors and Christians Fiestas that take place in Alcoy, there are programs, weapons, costumes, and much more on display.
• El Puente de María Cristina, this bridge was built in 1837 to span the Barchell River.
• The Canalejas Viaduct, built in 1907, 54 meters high
• La Font Roja, this place has one of the last remaining examples of all is Mediterranean forest.
• Safari de Aitana -- this Safari Park is really only a couple of kilometres away from Alcoy there’s all sorts of things for the kids to do, but the best thing is the wild animals roaming around.

• The Higher Polytechnic School of Alcoy or EPSA Alcoy is a part of the Polytechnic University of Valencia.

Alcoy itself is surrounded by beautiful mountains, and there is indeed plenty of fantastic scenery in the area for the tourist to enjoy. Heading west, there is an abundance of Mediterranean beaches to enjoy including those at Denia and Javea. The spectacular Mediterranean coastline also offers much in the way of enjoyment for the sports enthusiasts including diving, canoeing, sailing, and waterskiing. The golfing enthusiasts will find that Alcoy golfing as much to offer, this is because there are so many golf courses in the region. You should also tune in to Radio Alcoy which goes all the way back to the early 1930′s. The local newspaper is the Diario Ciudad de Alcoy which is published every day.

What to eat in Alcoy

Not counting the yummy Spanish gastronomy which is supplied in Alcoy, you can take pleasure from the absolutely wonderful cuisine from numerous assorted nationalities counting Dutch, Chinese, Indian, Cantonese, English, and Hungarian. You actually have to be fussy if you cannot find something to go well with your taste buds in this area. Some of the most popular restaurants in Alcoy include Restaurante Lolo which is a restaurant that has been built in an old farmhouse, there are many beautiful ingredients used here to make up traditional recipes. Next is Restaurante Bambú, this is a popular restaurant which offers great money value and is very busy especially at midday. Finally, El Laurel is a beautiful restaurant set in an old mansion close to Cocentaina which offers rustic traditional cuisine in a beautiful and tranquil atmosphere.

The weather conditions in Alcoy

Right through the year, the weather conditions in the province of Alcoy are sun-drenched. You are virtually sure of sunlight throughout the year. It is regularly fairly hot in the summer and clement in the winter. Rainfall does not appear regularly but it is well established that it does rainfall every now and then. It can often mean a thirst-quenching pause from the faithful heat.

How do I find Alcoy?

Directions from Alicante Airport to Alcoy

Directions from Murcia Airport to Alcoy

Directions from Valencia Airport to Alcoy

Maps of Alcoy

This post has also been translated into Spanish by using the Google online translation tool, Alcoy en Espana is the translated post. If you feel you can add something positive to the Spanish translation please feel free to contact me through the comments section below or though The Olive Branch contact page, many thanks.