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What is the position of Pinoso?

Pinoso is situated on the Costa Blanca in the South East district of Spain. The town is located to the west of Alicante and Elche. Alicante international airport is located at Elche. It is just on the Murcian provincial border. You can get to the town by driving along the CV-84 through Aspe, Novelda, Monovar and eventually el Pinos.There are plenty of different ways of reaching the town. You can come in by the main provincial airport which is Alicante airport, or there are also two other airport in the region. The first airport is in the northern province and is known as Valencia airport. The second airport is in the southern province and is known as Murcia airport.

Accommodation in Pinoso

If you are looking for accommodation in Pinoso hotels, guest houses, and self catering lodging, you may need to book well in advance. There is Pinoso accommodation and accommodation to suit all spending plans. There is also broad variety of villas styles in the neighboring towns of Monovar, Elda, Sax, Novelda, Aspe, Villena, Abanilla, Fortuna, Callosa de Segura, Catral, Crevillent, and Jumilla.

Car rental in Pinoso

There is no real public transport in this area so you in actual fact have to rent a car. There is a great deal to see in this locale and by using a Pinoso car hire you will be able to have the benefit of everything that is available in the neighboring areas. When you disembark at the airport, there are a lot of car hire companies. Also, you will find plenty of car hire companies in the cities to choose from.

A little bit about Pinoso

Pinoso is a municipality in the province of Alicante, in the region known as Middle Vinanolopo. The name means “the Pines” in Valencian. The reason for this is that almost 1/3 of the unit of parity is covered with forests with two of the most important areas of forestry being the Sierra de Salinas and the Sierra de Cabezo. The area of the municipality is 126.9 km square and the population according to the National statistics bureau was 7623 people in 2008. It is roughly 55 km distance from both the city of Murcia and the city of Alicante which is the provincial capital. The highest point is 1043 meters above sea level. The town has a close connection with Torrevieja because of the salt water that is carried from the Sierra de Cabezo to the salt flats of Torrevieja.

Some history of Pinoso

The origin of the town is not very clear. There have been settlements in the area from Iberian times, along with the Romans and the Moors. It is thought that the Romans had use of the area because of the food and wine that could be produced from the agricultural usage of the land. During the Moorish conquests, Pinoso was really no more than a few scattered settlements.

The crown of Castile owned the land in the mid-13th century; this was along with the whole province of Alicante. The Aragon Crown, under James II, was next to rule the whole region in 1296. It was only in 1773 that the town actually took the name Pinoso, up until then it was known as Casas de Costa (the Holiday Coast). The parish church was built in 1743 and work began on the clock tower in 1887.

Agriculture is one of the main activities of the area with the production of wine, olives, and almonds and being the main crops. There is also a thriving industrial sector which produces furniture, shoes, and certain food products. Mining is also undertaken for limestone and rock salt.

In the Mount Coto of the Pinoso is located the largest limestone marble deposit in the whole of Spain. The field occupies 10 km² and has been marketed since the mid-1950s. 25% of the entire Spanish consumption of this type of marble comes from the Alicante province and 97% of this comes from the quarry at Monte Coto. You can understand that this quarry is of extreme importance to the local economy.

In 1860, the population was 4780 residents. By 1960 this number had only risen to 5194. As of 2008 the population is 7623. It also has a sizeable number of ex-patriots from the UK. According to the 2006 census, 4.24% of the population was British with 10.96% of the town’s population being of foreign nationality. The population of Pinoso was at its peak at the beginning of the 19th century. This was because the wine industry was very strong at that time. The Phylloxera epidemic swept the region and caused untold damage to the regions vine and subsequently to the wine industry.

What to see in Pinoso

There are many different and very interesting places to be seen here in Pinoso. First of all there is the Torre del Reloj (the clock tower) which was erected in 1887. In 1889, the clock was brought from Madrid. It still has to be wound every 24 hours and it peals on the hour and every quarter hour. You can visit the clock tower by appointment.

Also you should visit the Iglesia de San Pedro Apostol (the Church of St Peter the Apostle) which was built in the 18th century. Other religious buildings in the area include the Ermita de Santa Catalina (the Hermitage of St Catherine) which is dedicated to the life of a martyr who lived during the fourth century A.D., or the Ermita de Fátima (the Fatima shrine).

Pinoso is just one of the small towns that you can visit in this area. You’re not too far away from the coast and from the city of Torrevieja. Another beautiful piece of coastline that is not too far away is the town of Guardamar where you will find a cafe lined promenade, busy markets, and plenty of shops and restaurants. You can also travel up the coast towards Elche, Alicante, or Benidorm.

Spain is a real outdoor country, whether your idea of being outdoors is just lazing in the sun, or maybe you are into something a bit more active. The Costa Blanca is an area which is catering more and more tourists who is interested in hiking and walking holidays, tourism with more active participation. There are many golf courses in the area and Pinoso golfing has a lot to offer with the nearest courses being La Finca in Algorfa or Las Ramblas golf course in Orihuela.

The festival calendar for the year kicks off in January with the feast of the three Kings. There is a karate tournament which is normally held in April, with several festivals not only in this town, but in all the separate towns around the region, you are bound to find something you like and that is going to entertain you.

What to eat in Pinoso

This province of Spain boasts gastronomy from numerous parts of the globe. To refer to a handful, there is food from Spain, Germany, China, France, and Hungary. There will be other luscious national cuisines if you look for it. So you will on no account be stumped for something to eat. The dishes that are eating in Pinoso have been passed down from generation to generation and have kept the traditional and typical tastes. Most of the food of this region is comprised of the local fresh produce, and the region is also famous for its sausages. Also, you will find the wine in this region of excellent quality, cheap price, and very available.

The weather conditions in Pinoso

Sun is the general rule when it comes to weather in the province and in Pinoso. The winters are balmy and sun-drenched the summers are wonderful and hot. The climate is generally Mediterranean although it does have continental influences because of where the town is situated. This means that winter temperatures can drop fairly low. Rainfall does not occur frequently but it is well accepted that it does rainfall every now and then. It can regularly involve a thirst-quenching rest from the constant heat.

How do I find Pinoso?

Directions from Alicante Airport to Pinoso

Directions from Murcia Airport to Pinoso

Directions from Valencia Airport to Pinoso

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