"La Volta a la Mariola", hiking and Heritage
"La Volta a la Mariola", hiking and Heritage
Towns with thousands of stories to tell, buildings that tell us about past eras, a cuisine of origin that conquers all palates, and all these located in a unique setting within a stunning natural landscape. Can you imagine a place like that? Dive into the Sierra de Mariola and be carried away by its impressive nature, traditions and architecture.
“La Volta a la Mariola” is a beautiful initiative that will take you to a visit within the municipalities that make up the "Serra de Mariola" and will teach you about its incredible heritage.
The hiking routes designed for "La Volta a la Mariola" began on March 25 with the rich landscape of Alfafara;the celebrations of “Moros y Cristianos” in Alcoy;Millena and its surroundings;Cocentaina and the Art Deco;L'Orxa and the Valle de Perputxent;and, Bocairent and Muro with botanical hiking; all these municipalities gave testimony of their history and nature.
Nevertheless, not all this experience ends here; the "Serra de Mariola" has much more to show you.Do not miss the remaining routes to complete during the months of May and June.
Gaianes offers you a route through the Sierra del Benicadell, from the Cruz de Gaianes to its peak. Banyeres de Mariola has a proposal of ethnological hiking where you can learnhow life was in the farmhouses some years ago.Agres has prepared an original literary route through the town that explains part of its history based on the book "Si ha nevat" by Francesc Esteve Beneito (based on the book “If it had snowed”).Agullent is waiting for you with a tour based on crafts and traditions.Benimarfull, an exit in the direction of the "Font del Bacar", the "Mas d'Agulló" and "l'alt de Vela".Gorga, offers you a route through the municipality and its spectacular surroundings.Finally, L'Alq ueria d'Asnar with a walking route to the "Font del Baladre".
"Serra Mariola" is a Natural Park with a rich flora and fauna.It stands out for the great number of natural sources, the numerous farmhouses, castles and hermitages.It is also remarkable by its cellars, constructions for the storage of snow that will undoubtedly surprise you.