Llíber

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Sitting in Vall de Pop in Marina Alta is a place where rows of muscat vines define the landscape. Fancy exploring Llíber?

Located in the province of Alicante, Llíber is an ideal destination if you’re looking for history, nature and gastronomy. The landscape itself is reason enough to visit and when combined with the beautiful streets, the small village soon becomes a must-visit that you will remember for years to come.

What to do in Llíber

The remains of an Iberian settlement speak of why the area was a great place to settle and is, nowadays, a wonderful destination to visit. The Moors were the next civilisation to leave visible marks behind. Castillo de Aixa is a case in point, a fortress situated above the Iberian settlement that you can get to along a well signposted hiking route.

If you feel like heading out for a walk in the surrounding area, we recommend exploring the Plano de Llíber, where you can admire the care that goes into vine cultivation and watch the landscape change colour with the seasons. Along the way, you may also come across old flour mills that once dotted the area around the town.

And don’t forget to visit the traditional riuraus, some nestled on the slopes of the mountain where Llíber sits, and others scattered across the surrounding countryside, accessible via the many walking trails that criss-cross the area. Back in the village, you can take in sweeping, beautiful views of the landscape by following the path up to the cemetery and on to the Llíber Viewpoint.

In the historic centre, Santos Cosme and Damián Parish Church is one to put on your to-visit list. This place of worship was originally a mosque and has been adapted over time by its inhabitants. You shouldn’t miss the charming Calvary either. As for what to eat in Llíber, grapes and almonds take centre stage, and are used to make sweet liqueurs such as moscatel and traditional treats like carquinyols.

The town is also famed for a delicacy whose story reveals how it came to become such a traditional product in this part of Alicante. We are talking about sobrasada, which arrived with the Mallorcan colonists who came to the area in the 17th century. It’s a true treat you won’t want to miss.

Have you noted down all these plans in Llíber? All that’s left is to pick a date, put on some comfortable shoes and start enjoying the gentle breeze that sweeps through the valley.