The Area
The Jalon Valley has all the amenities one could wish for including numerous restaurants, street cafe's, Bistro's, shops and the renowned Rastro (Flea Market) on Saturday mornings. It is a perfect venue for cycling, walking, paragliding, golf, beach or get away from it all holidays.
  
Coast/Beach
The Costa Blanca is renowned for its white sandy blue flag beaches and several can be reached from the villa within 20 - 45 mins drive.
- Denia 20 mins.
- Moriara 20 mins.
- Calpe 20 mins.
- Javea 25 mins.
- Altea 35 mins.
- Benidorm 45 mins
Golf
There are several Golf Courses in the area most within 20 to 50 mins drive.
- Benissa 9 hole course 20 mins drive.
- Denia 18 hole course 25 mins drive.
- Altea 18 hole course 30 mins drive.
- Oliva Nova 18 hole course 50 mins drive.
There are currently at least 2 championship courses under construction in the area.
Special interest holidays
The villa is situated in the most perfect location for walking or mountain climbing. There are clubs in the area and the tourist information centre in Jalon who have details of specific walks either on flat ground in the valley or in the mountains behind the villa. The best time for these activities are Autumn, Winter and Spring months.
 Paragliding is very popular from the Coll de Rates mountain, which is situated behind the villa, only minutes away. Paragliders are often seen coming down passing over the villa and landing in an area close to Parcent village. A great activity for Autumn, Winter and Spring months.
Cycling in the Jalon Valley and past the villa and up the Coll de Rates Mountain and down into Tarbena and along into costal and country villages is one of the most popular activities and sports in the area.
Travel
Nearest airports are Alicante 75km and Valencia 80km. Car hire or use of a car is essential. Please note: Ryanair will be flying to Valencia from 30 October 2007. Flights are available from 1 pence and taxes. Pick up a bargain holiday as we and some of our guests have done.
Distances
The nearest village is Parcent which is just a few mins drive and 15 mins walking distance to the centre of the village. There are supermarkets, bank, newsagents and an English 'Open All Hours' shop. In addition there are several good and economical restaurants and bars. The other villages of the Jalon Valley, Alkalali, Jalon, Lliber and Orba can all be easily reached within 10 mins drive. They all have interesting characteristics and plenty of restaurants, shops, street cafes and bars.
Further details
Terra Mitica Theme Park 40 mins drive, Aqualandia Water Park and Wild Life Park at Benidorm is 45 mins drive, Historic Guadalest and the famous water pools and waterfalls are just 20 mins drive. The area around the villa is particularly good for walkers/hikers, cycling, Bird watching and sight seeing. Many reknown cycling events pass our villa and the coll de Rates Mountains.
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