Jalon & Orba valley Regiogids

Come and discover an area where mountains provide the backdrop to much greenery, orange groves, olive trees, vineyards, and almonds. An area home to sprawling and thriving vineyards that make award winning wines sold throughout Europe. Vineyards owned for generations by families whose incumbents still farm them in very much the same way as they always have. A wine growing region with an ancient history going back to the Moors who sent wines from Jalon to the Valencian Court and an area famous for its´ sweet dessert wine Mistela once favoured by the King of Spain. An area that is also a paradise for cyclists, walkers, equestrianism, and lovers of nature. Picturesque valleys which leave visitors in awe when they stop to admire, and on clear days in some to view the island of Ibiza in the distance,

The Jalon and Orba Valleys are one of the most beautiful inland places on the Costa Blanca where you can experience a typical authentic Spanish lifestyle in one of the most picturesque rural locations that the Costa Blanca has to offer. Away from the hustle and bustle of the nearby coast this is an area that offers a taste of “Real Spain” an area dubbed Costa Blanca´s “Jewel in the Crown” by the British travel press as a place to live and experience the real ´Spanish way of life´!

Highlights and attractions

Jalon Valley

In late January the whole of the Jalon valley floor is covered with a pink and white carpet of scented almond blossom attracting visitors from all over. You´ll find that time and life in Jalon is not measured by a clock but by the slow ever changing colours of the beautiful countryside.

Visit "Plaza Mayor"

In the Old Square of Jalon, Plaza Major , there is a fountain around which there is an open market held on Tuesday mornings and artisan markets held on certain Saturdays throughout the year. Seen from the square is the famous Jalon Church with its blue dome.

The Local Paella fiesta

Jalon hosts several “Fiestas” in particular the first two weeks in August with bull running, live music, dancing, fireworks and the third week in October which is the local Paella Fiesta.

Lifestyle

Bodegas Xalò

Bodegas Xaló is like the roots of the vines themselves, the passion for the vineyard is sunk in the earth and in time. Its distinguished and careful production achieved with the combination of artisan experience and the most advanced technical means, makes the Cooperativa Valenciana Virgen Pobre de Xaló an emblematic winery in wines and spirits of high quality.

They produce all kinds of wines, including mistela, white and rosé wine or vermouth.

Commuting

Despite its semi-rural setting access to Jalon remains easy thanks to the AP-7 motorway being within 5-10 minutes. Alicante airport is 1hr away and Valencia aiport 1hr 20 mins. There is also a local bus service from Jalon to the city of Denia which passes through the villages on route and from Denia you have a ferry service to Ibiza, Formentera and Mallorca.

Schools and Activities

There are local Spanish schools in Jalon and private International Schools within a short 20 minute drive that also offer a school bus service.

Jalon has a sports centre and the area is both a walker and cyclists delight with routes for all levels. Horse riding, and golf are also activities that are within easy reach of Jalon. There is also an outdoor communal swimming pool open in the summer months for the locals to meet and enjoy.