Lliber Vacation Rental villa: Lliber

A 'must see' area for anybody who has hired a car for their holiday on the Costa Blanca, is the Jalon valley. Shortly after passing the Calpe turn off heading North on the N332 there is a signpost to Jalon (or Xalon in the Valencian dialect) on the left hand side. Taking this road leads to a fertile valley full of vineyards, almond trees and orange groves. The landscape varies according to the time of year but it never fails to impress. The first stop to make when driving through the Jalon valley, is the town of Jalon itself. Although not a very big deal when it comes to Spanish towns, Jalon boasts what are probably the strongest local wines in Spain. The main road winds around the town where there is a fairly large car parking area opposite a row of shops and more importantly, bodegas!! Entering a bodega the fumes from the wine hit you head on. The huge barrels contain some of the most potent wines you are ever likely to encounter 14% and 15% proof are the norm.

On Saturday mornings, on the road out of town heading to Alcalali along the river bank is probably the best known antiques market in this region of Spain. Antiques fare is a very loose term for the variety of curiosities on offer from any number of different stalls. Furniture, ceramics, textiles from Europe, North Africa and South America. Heading out of Jalon turn left at the next T junction and follow the road as it snakes its way up into the mountains. At the top of one of the peaks turning right onto a tyre shredding track there is a bar/restaurant. This whitewashed building perches on the the mountain and offers some of the best views to be had of the valley below. There are various REALLY Spanish restaurants to be found in the mountains , many of them cooking the most delicious paellas.

The Jalon Valley is a landscape of ancient olive and almond groves mixed with vineyards and handcrafted terraces. The Valley Les Murtes or the myrtles, is named after the ceremonial plant that grows here abundantly. Together with local fragrant pines, the morning air has a special freshness.Jalon is the principal town in the Val de Pop, or Jalon Valley. Known as Xaló (pronounced Shalo) in the local language, Valenciano, the town comes to life on Tuesdays for market day and Saturdays when people from all over the area come to its famous Rastro. If you want to take a break from the sun you can browse through the many locally produced goods, traditional hand made furniture or luxury fashion items. There is also locally produced honey, patisserie, cured Spanish hams. Handmade furniture is available from Morroco, Argentina and the whole of Spain. Whether the emphasis is on a heavy rustic feel, tiled Arab, or locally made wicker you will find it here.

Other Activities: Wine tasting, shopping, markets, donkey sanctuary

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