Exploring Spain’s beautiful Jalon Valley
The Jolan Valley, known locally as the Vall de Pop, is home to some of the best scenery in Spain. This mountainous valley is doused in plains peppered with fragrant orange groves, gnarled olive trees, fertile vineyards and sweet-smelling almond trees.
Dotted amongst this verdant, flourishing landscape are a series of unspoilt villages, including Lliber, Jalon, Parcent and Alcalali.
The beautiful Jalon Valley can be found inland in the province of Alicante not far from the coastal towns of Javea, Denia and Moraira.
The Jalon Valley is a walker’s paradise, where a network of trails and tracks, meander over the mountains, through the valleys and across the plains, providing memorable walks for all abilities.
The village of Jalon is at the heart of the Jalon Valley. The hub of this traditional village is an old square with a fountain. Every Tuesday morning this charming square bursts into life when the weekly open market takes place.
Jalon’s quaint streets are lined with an abundance of boutiques, bars and restaurants, the perfect place to wine, dine, shop and recharge the batteries following a walk in the stunning valley.
Parcent is another tranquil and traditional village. Renowned Spanish author Gabriel Miro described Parcent as a “paradise between the mountains” and that little had changed there since he lived there in the mid-20th century.
At the heart of the village is a parish church with a quirky bell tower. Next to the river in the town is a traditional communal washing area, where women still gather regularly to wash their laundry.
More unusual architecture can be found in the village of Alcalali, where a 16th-century tower is a home to a prison museum and a stunning lookout point over the beautiful Jalon Valley.
The Jolan Valley, known locally as the Vall de Pop, is home to some of the best scenery in Spain. This mountainous valley is doused in plains peppered with fragrant orange groves, gnarled olive trees, fertile vineyards and sweet-smelling almond trees. Dotted amongst this verdant, flourishing landscape are a series of unspoilt villages, including Lliber, Jalon, Parcent and Alcalali.
The beautiful Jalon Valley can be found inland in the province of Alicante not far from the coastal towns of Javea, Denia and Moraira.
The Jalon Valley is a walker’s paradise, where a network of trails and tracks, meander over the mountains, through the valleys and across the plains, providing memorable walks for all abilities.
The village of Jalon is at the heart of the Jalon Valley. The hub of this traditional village is an old square with a fountain. Every Tuesday morning this charming square bursts into life when the weekly open market takes place.
Jalon’s quaint streets are lined with an abundance of boutiques, bars and restaurants, the perfect place to wine, dine, shop and recharge the batteries following a walk in the stunning valley.
Parcent is another tranquil and traditional village. Renowned Spanish author Gabriel Miro described Parcent as a “paradise between the mountains” and that little had changed there since he lived there in the mid-20th century.
At the heart of the village is a parish church with a quirky bell tower. Next to the river in the town is a traditional communal washing area, where women still gather regularly to wash their laundry.
More unusual architecture can be found in the village of Alcalali, where a 16th century tower is home to a raison museum and a stunning lookout point over the beautiful Jalon Valley.
Wine enthusiasts will also be in their element in the Jalon Valley, as the region is dominated by row upon row of neatly planted grapes. The many vineyards in this wine-growing region put on wine-tasting sessions, enabling visitors to sample the local wine before they buy.
Wine enthusiasts will also be in their element in the Jalon Valley, as the region is dominated by row upon row of neatly planted grapes. The many vineyards in this wine-growing region put on wine-tasting sessions, enabling visitors to sample the local wine before they buy.