Alcalalí is in the Vall del Pop (the Valley of Pop), through which the Gorgos river runs, in the interior of the Marina Alta region. Its municipal term has an area of 14,4 square kilometers and is located between the Seguili, Carrascal, Rates and Aixa mountains. The town of Alcalalí is at an altitude of 240 meters above sea level, and the maximum altitude that is reached within its term is 780 meters at Pico de Rates. The municipality is 78 kilometers from the provincial capital, Alicante. Your town hall is in the major street, 10.
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How to get to
The most used and direct route is the AP-7 highway, which runs along the entire coast of the Valencian Community. You have to take exit 62, continue along the CV-725 and join the N-332 towards Alicante.Xàbia. At Ondara you must turn off towards Pedreguer/Alcalalí. You can also get to Alcalalí from Benissa by taking the CV-745 and then the CV-750.
Areas and inhabitants
In addition to the town centre, within the municipality of Alcalalí there are different urbanizations and also a Territorial Entity of Lesser Scope than the Municipality (EATIM): the Llosa of Camatxo.
Alcalalí had, according to the 2019 register extracted from the Local Directory of the Province of Alicante, with 1278 inhabitants. According to these data, more than half of the Alcalalí population is foreign.
History
In 1245, James I conquered Alcalalí from the Arabs. From then on, a long history from donations and purchases of this territory by various nobles and lords. To learn more about the history of AlcalalíIt is very wise to visit its Medieval Tower, its emblematic monument.
La economy This place has always been based on the farmingAlmonds, grapes, olives, and oranges. But currently, the service sector (hotels, restaurants, ) has taken over.
Why visit
The most remarkable thing about Alcalalí is its extraordinary territory and landscape, with mild weather throughout the year for practicing sports outdoors like the Hikingor cycle touring.
