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Local Area...
Parcent
'Paradise
between the Mountains'
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The traditional Spanish village of Parcent in
the Jalón Valley is located in a green
and rich landscape
with orchards in which
almonds, oranges and vines abound. In the words
of Gabriel Miró, who lived in the village and
whose house still provides a reminder of his
stay, Parcent is a 'Paradise between the
Mountains' and it was here that he wrote the
book entitled 'Del Vivir'.
Parcent provides access to the fertile ‘Pop
Valle’ and the economy of the village
essentially resides in the
growing of almonds, olives and oranges.
Throughout the spring the valleys are a sea of
pink and white blossom.
The famous traditional 'riu-raus' where the
raisins were dried can still be seen. Sun
shines for over 300 days of the year.
A charming location for a relaxing holiday,
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Mid August, not to be missed, the entire village
celebrates the feast of their patron saint, St
Lorenzo. Parcent is in the northern part of the
Costa Blanca, where quaint Spanish villages
still exist,
and is a perfect base
to explore the
area and numerous fiesta’s throughout the year.
The village of Parcent has numerous restaurants
to suit all tastes and budgets and all the
shopping you need for your holiday.
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Restaurant at Denia Harbour |
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The town of Orba is a 10 minute drive, beaches
and major coastal towns such as Denia, Javea,
Calpe,
Moraira are just 20-25 minutes away. The historic
City of
Valencia is approximately an hours drive. |
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Restaurants in Parcent
The unspoilt village of Parcent
is a mini gastronomy treat in itself, numerous
restaurants from which to choose traditional
Spanish or International menus all at excellent
prices.
Parcent
boasts the best paella restaurant in the area, ‘Lera’,
where a 3-course speciality lunch of the house
includes a mouth-watering paella, and with a
bottle of wine included, costs just 9 Euro’s per
person. |
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Local Bodega |
Fiesta Time |
Parcent ancient wash baths |
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Paradise between
the mountains…
Parcent is also close to the charming villages
Alcalalí and Murla. These are all traditional villages
with their narrow pretty streets and its
beautiful surroundings have earned the area the
name “paradise between the mountains.”
There are a number of bars and restaurants and
for self catering villas and an excellent small
supermarket. There is a
weekly market in Parcent and the large market in
Jalón (10 minutes drive) is a must visit along
with a trip to the bogedas in the town. Jalón
has a very large ‘Masymas’ supermarket to cater
for all your needs. |
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Classic Hams |
Jalón
Town
Church |
Denia Indoor Market |
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Things to do on holiday in
Parcent, Spain
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Parcent Church |
The Parcent region of the Jalón Valley
is a haven for anyone wishing to get out
into the great outdoors. There are many
miles of walking, mountain biking and
horse riding trails throughout the
area. With the bustle of the Costa
Blanca seemingly worlds away, the peace
of the Jalón Valley is tangible, with
visitors able to walk, ride or cycle for
many miles with peace and tranquillity.
Bird lovers will be right at home in
Parcent, as the bird life in the area is
wonderfully rich. The lush peaks of the
Jalón Valley are also a haven for
mountaineers, climbers and para-gliders.
There are a range of golf courses within
easy striking distance from Parcent.
There are fifteen courses within an
hours drive, including the championship
golf course La
Sella designed by Jose
Maria Olazabal and the
Oliva Nova course which
was voted the best of all Seve
Ballesteros' designed courses.
The local wines produced on the sunny slopes of
the
Jalón
Valley are well worth getting familiar
with. Despite their lack of global notoriety,
the wines from the area are absolutely delicious
and perfectly compliment the hearty local
cuisine. The tiny winery in Parcent itself is
well worth touring, especially when you consider
that this tiny vineyard supplies the Spanish
Royal Family with their wine! |
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Places to visit on holiday in
Parcent, Spain
During the heat of the summer, a visit to one of
the famous beaches of the Costa Blanca can
become tempting. Luckily, the beaches of
Calpe,
Javea, Denia and Moraira
can all be reached in 20-30 minutes if you can
be tempted away from your private pool with
peace and tranquillity. These resorts are just
some on offer with
expanses of the finest golden sand...
you can find along the Mediterranean Costa
Blanca, and as popular tourist resorts, you can
find a wealth of entertainment options, numerous
water sports centres and an astonishing range of
top class restaurants boasting international
cuisine from almost every corner of the globe.
The nightlife along the Costa Blanca is also
hugely entertaining. |
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Some useful links |
Parcent Vines |
Narrow Streets |
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Interior View of Parcent Church |
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