Formentera del Segura - Originally a Moorish village, Formentera del Segura was acquired by the Christian king Jaime I ("Conquistador") in 1242, the village passed into the hands several times during the predominant centuries until 1730, when it came under the control of Nicolas Perez de Sarrio ( "The Lord of Formentera"), who gave the village its present name. Largely destroyed by the great earthquake of 1829, Formentera del Segura was rebuilt by 1840, culminating in the construction of a parish church. Relying mainly on agriculture and citrus for its survival, Formentera del Segura uses the irrigation system put into effect by the Moors a century ago. One of its most popular fiestas is Bike Day. featuring a race involving many of its inhabitants.
Rojales - a beautiful village located on the banks of the river Segura, Rojales managed to preserve the traditional Spanish feeling, despite the onslaught of tourism and property development. With a history stretching back to the Arab occupation, Rojales still has evidence of irrigation systems put in place by the Moors at one time in the area. Worth a visit, while the Water Wheel, Azoud, Charles III Bridge and Gasparito Wells are located in Rojales, as well as the houses of the cave in El Rodeo, where the regular craft market is held.
La Aparecida - located about 6 km from the ancient city of Orihuela, the tiny village of La Aparecida is the last village in the province of Alicante, sitting in the same way as in fact, right on the border with the province of Murcia. The village became the center of attention in 1992, when the Olympic torch passed through La Aparecida, heading for the Olympic Stadium in Barcelona, usually in a quiet, sleepy village, La Aparecida compares little before or after this historic event. A local church, Nuestra Señora de Belen, with its milky grotto is worth visiting in La Aparesis. containing a picture of Mary who feeds baby Jesus.
Benferri - The delightful village of Benferri, ideally located in the triangle between Alicante, Murcia and Orihuela, is one of the villages of Vega Baja (Low Fertile Valley), located in a rich citrus growing country. The land around Benferry was irrigated first by the Romans and then by the Arabs during the Muslim occupation (from the 8th to the 13th centuries), making the soil ideal for the cultivation of fruits and vegetables. The original village was founded by James Rocamora in 1494, he built 29 houses for 29 families to live and work in the village - his work was continued by his son Geronimo de Rocamora, the church of San Geronimo still stands.
Albatera - Lying north of the village of Cox, Albatera is another of the traditional Spanish cities of the Vega-Baha region of the province of Alicante, its white-walled houses sit quietly on wide streets with palm trees, which makes it peaceful, pleasant to feel. Life in Albatera is concentrated mainly around the Town Square, a place for many of its celebrations and celebrations, as well as the Town Square has an attractive church with a stunning baroque stone door. The popular golf club and country club Albatera is located about 5 km from the city.
Redovan is a lively small town located in the region of Vega Baha in the south of the Costa Blanca. Redovan was founded by the Moors during the Arab occupation (VIII-XIII centuries). Redovan is located just 7 km from the main city of Orihuela. It is located at the foot of the Sierra Segura, a beautiful mountainous area covered with pine trees. For centuries, Redovan was an important area for the manufacture of ceramics, and also known for its products from hemp and hemp. It is known that in Redovany there is an old town hall with a manually created clock tower of the 18th century.
Orihuela is the capital of the Vega Baja region of Alicante province. Orihuela is an ancient city with a long and distinguished history. Despite the fact that there were settlements in the Bronze Age, Orihuela joined its ranks during the Roman occupation, when it was known as Auraiola, later an important headquarters for the Moors under Teodomiro, it was again conquered for Christians in 1296. Recognized by its large number of beautiful churches, palaces and monasteries, Orihuela also has several museums that are worth visiting in the city.
This ends our short visit to Formentera del Segura and its neighboring towns and villages in the Costa Blanca.
