The Ayora valley in the province of Valencia, steeped in history dating
back to the stone age, is set amidst lush green country, hills,
forests, lagoons and rivers.
With only six villages, the Ayora Valley is very rural, and is
the perfect place to get away from it all!
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The valley of Ayora is in Spain's Valencia province, about 70 miles
north of Alicante. The area is ideally situated for commuting to both Alicante
and Valencia airports - just one hour by car - and the motorway to Madrid
is only twenty minutes drive away. And the lovely beaches of Spain's Costa Blanca are just a hour away.
The valley is fertile, irrigated by an age-old system fed from a
source in the mountains. The valley is surrounded by luscious green hills,
pine forests, rivers, lagoons and valleys - every walkers dream! The area
is very rural, with only six villages and the bustling market town of Ayora
- all very different and all with their own history and places of interest.
The valley is steeped in history, with evidence of occupation in
the stone age and by the Romans and Moors. Today the area is known for its
delicious cherries, peaches and apricots. It is also famous for the
production of honey and olive oil which is exported all around the world.
The largest of the villages, it is set amongst scenery one could
only imagine. The village has all amenities that you could need, such as a
24 hour medical centre, vets, supermarkets, boutiques, bakers, butchers,
opticians, schools and banks etc. Every Monday morning the local market
brings all the other villages together – this is a good opportunity to see
the electric atmosphere in the village.
Set high in the centre of the village is the historical castle that was
once its protector, and is now in the process of restoration to its
original beauty. In the entrance to the village, set in a glass case and
always surrounded by flowers placed there by the residents, is the effigy
of the patron saint, which is regularly paraded around the
village. On the other side of the village is a Sanctuary of the Virgin of
the Rosario - a small church that attracts visitors from all around Spain
to see the effigy of the Virgin.
Teresa de Cofrentes is the closest village - much smaller but
still buzzing with atmosphere.
At the top of this little village is the old
monastery, with its tales of the ghosts of the monks that once
lived there.
20 minutes drive away is the small village Cofrentes, set upon a
lagoon of jade waters. Regular boat trips are available through the lagoon,
taking you to the village of Cortes de Pallas, high up in the mountains. Cortes de Pallas is only accessible by one road and a tunnel cut through
the mountains.
Jalance is the second largest of the villages, with its numerous
churches and historical monuments visible from the village's entrance. The
area's natural caves are a big tourist attraction and Jalance also benefits
from a local health spa, which has a cinema, church, beauty rooms and
restaurants.