If one plan different for this weekend and if you want to breathe some fresh air and get away from the city, visit the town. Benilup It can be an ideal option. It is one of the four municipalities of route 99 located in Alicante.
This town of Muslim origin is located in the following region: comtat It has great attractions such as ethnological museum or a church declared as a property of local relevance. To get there we can use the CV-170 road connecting the towns of Benilloba to Planes and the CV-704 from Muro de Alcoy to Benimarfull.
What to do in Benillup?
Touring Benillup can be an ideal plan for: disconnect this weekend. We will tell you about the main attractions of this small town and how to enjoy your visit to the fullest.
village church, It was built and declared in the 16th century. Local Relevance FeatureIt has the largest emblem of the county. tall bell tower that can be seen from other places. It is located in the center of the municipality and is an indispensable visit.
A few streets away from the church, one of the biggest attractions of this municipality, ethnology museum. It is located in the municipality’s own cultural house and you can see the exhibitions here. most common business objects used in oil and wine makingone of the main economic engines of the city.
You can also enjoy unique views at Benillup. The Travadell perspective is unique in many ways. From there you can observe the nature and beauty of the city. Travadell Valley, Almudaina mountain range or municipalities of Beniarrés and Gaianes.
In Benillup there are different typical dishes such as: the fried figs or shorses. Also typical soupIt is made with chicken, chickpeas, chorizo, potatoes and zucchini. Finally, a great dessert alternative. Soupa kind of pudding Traditional dishes made with leftovers from Easter cake.
Their local festival is at the beginning of August. and they are in honor of San Lorenzo and Santa Áugueda. Featured in these festivals events aspect dance, sports competitions Pilota Valenciana, games etc. Undoubtedly, it offers a large catalog of cultural events to be held in the municipality during the festive week, which has not been held since 2019 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
route 99
Route 99 was born as a project of Generalitat Valenciana. 24 municipalities of the Community of Valencia with less than 100 inhabitants. There are four towns on this route in the province of Alicante: Famorca, Tollos, Benillup and Benimassot. In them we will be able to learn about their gastronomy and their culture, uncover all the curiosities that are hidden in these small and remote places located on the territory of Valencia. In each of the towns along the route, as on the Camino de Santiago You can stamp an identity document confirming your presence there.. Visiting one of these places can be a great alternative. spend the weekend and discover these interesting places that could be add routes and excursions within the province.
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