route 99 It is a project initiated by the Generalitat Valenciana to encourage the municipalities that currently have it. less than 100 inhabitants In Valencian society. There are currently 24 municipalities on this route. four They are from Alicante. In them we will be able to learn about their gastronomic and cultural proposals, revealing all the curiosities hidden in these small and secret places located on the territory of Valencia.
As with the Camino de Santiago, you can stamp an identification document at each of the towns along the route proving that you have been there. A. Different plan for these holidays in Alicante You can visit one of these small towns and discover all its charm.
Today’s hero is the town. TollosIt is a municipality located in the region. comtat holding the record of being The municipality with the least population in the provinceIt has a total population of 56. It is located in the Seta River valley, next to the river. Sierra de Alfaro. To get there, we can walk along a route of about 20 kilometers and take more than five hours on foot. There is a climb in the Sierra de Alfaro and a descent in the Malafi valley. To get there by car, we will first have to go to CV-720 road and then turn onto CV-713.
Patron saint festivities are celebrated starting July 25 in honor of San Antonio de Padua and the Virgin of the Rosary. Although historically the main sources of income have been agriculture and animal husbandry, the local economy is based mainly on the service sector (restaurants and a focus on the elderly). The most planted areas are olive and cherry trees.
What to do in Tollos?
In Tollos you can take advantage of the opportunity to enjoy the culture and the city in different ways:
- Visit the church of San Antonio de Padua. The town’s community is undoubtedly a very interesting attraction, not only because of its age, but also because it was built on Islamic ruins during the reconquest. The bell tower with Serrella in the background is the most beautiful sunset in the Vall de Seta.
- Spend the night in a rural house in the area. A great option to get away from the city stress and relax is to spend the night in a country house in the area. It can be a very relaxing experience where you can enjoy the magnificent sunrise.
- Enjoy its gastronomy. There are two very characteristic dishes in Tollos; peppermint Which ones are meatballs? Muller, It is a type of ratatouille that you can add unsalted cod and it is very delicious. It also stands out La Olleta de BlatContaining shredded wheat instead of rice.
- To join Tollos Road. One of the most amazing routes for anyone who loves running is the Tollos track. On the other hand, Tollos has become part of the Vuelta a España in cycling and many professional teams train on these roads.