Alcoi & Bocairent

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History, City, caves Saturday 04/11/23

(Info in Spanish)

Alcoi

Alcoi is situated in the Comunidad Autónoma (autonomous community) of Valencia in southeastern Spain.  This historic town is well-known for its fantastic Moors and Christians fiesta, cuisine, and areas of natural beauty.
It is known also as ‘the city of bridges’. From its many bridges, you can see the magnificent mountains and natural landscape surrounding Alcoi, including the Carrascal de la Font Roja natural park and the Sierra de Mariola mountain, known for its variety of aromatic plants.
The square of Plaza de España is the center of the city. In the medieval quarter, you can visit the old City Hall, the Archaeological Museum and the Museum of the Festivities of Moors and Christians. If you go in the opposite direction, up to San Nicolás street, you will discover the Modernist part of town.
Fun fact: Alcoi is also the hometown of the Serpis olives, which has to be the most famous tapas in the world.

Bocairent

Bocairent importance throughout history is embodied through its monuments and its heritage.  Sometimes Bocairent is called the “town where the stones speak” or “Little Tuscany” or “Little Matera” (Italy). 
The Muslims called the city Bekirén, because of the  architectural style in the town which used the form of beehives. Many of the houses and some of its monuments, even modern ones, are excavated from the surrounding rock continuing the ancient tradition.  Bocairent’s streets are full of history, the inhabitants are respectful of their traditions while the city itself is located near wonderful Sierra Mariola national park.
It is a historic-artistic town in ochre colors with plenty of stone facades and narrow streets that is famous for the “Covetes dels Moros”, which are a series of galleries with about 50 windows on 3-4 levels on the wall of the Barranc de la Fos.
The caves are very narrow and small and sometimes you have to climb through them on your knees. Be aware of this and don’t go in if you are claustrophobic.

Program:

9:00 Leaving Valencia
We meet at 8:45 – meeting point Avenida Aragon 31 (in front of Mestalla)
11:00 Arrival in Alcoi
We arrive and start to explore the city
13:00 Lunch and free time
Free time in the city for lunch
14:00 Going to Bocairent
We meet at the bus and go to Bocairent
15:00 Arrival in Bocairent
Time to explore the city
16:00 Visit the Caves
IMPORTANT: The town hall has changed the rules for bookings and we cannot book for the group, so each of you have to book the tour at 16:00 in this link: https://entradas.bocairent.org/selection/timeslotpass?productId=10228485104164 The caves are very narrow so if you suffer from claustrophobia we recommend that you visit the village only. The price is 3€
18:00 Departure to Valencia
We meet at 17:45 and go back to Valencia

Food and drinks: You can bring snacks from home and or eat at a restaurant in the city

Clothes: Remember to wear comfortable clothes. We will walk a lot. We recommend to bring a jacket because during evening it get’s cold

10% Discount with the code: “VLE” (add the code at the end of the purchase)

 

Moreover : 2€ discount until Wednesday

 

Included: Private Transport (BUS) + Coordinador + insurance + best organisation
Doesn’t include: Food or drinks, Tickets to caves Bociarent (Opcional) and any other thing which is not mentioned in included. 
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– Office 9:00 – 14:00 Plaza Honduras 26 (Grey building)
– Language Exchange meetings: check webpage to see the days and hours.

Todos nuestro viajes están organizado por agencia de viaje Wexcursion, con numero de licencia. CV-m-1881-V

All our trips are organised by Travel agency, Wexcursion, under licence number CV-m-1881-V.

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