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Benissa hotels - About Benissa
Benissa is a small town in Spain in the province of Alicante, 275 m above sea level, and one of the oldest towns on the Costa Blanca.
The toponym of Benissa comes from the Arabic (Banu-Issa). After the Christian reconquest (1238) the town was settled by people from the Pyrenees, Catalonia and Aragon along with the former inhabitants. The Moors were expelled in 1609. The medieval town centre has been largely preserved with its town square (plaza), narrow streets, churches. Ironwork balconies and heraldic shields decorate the historic buildings. The Palacio de los Torres-Orduña is open to the public as a cultural centre and library. Benissa also has a strong Catholic tradition with a Franciscan seminary that has educated many Franciscans followers throughout Spain and a large NeoGothic church, the "Cathedral de la Marina".
The municipality of Benissa has 4 km of coastline linking the towns of Moraira and Calpe. The scenery of the area includes cliff tops, rocky coves, sandy beaches and tiny bays along the Benissa Costa. Benissa also contains beautiful countryside, terraced vineyards, mountains and palm trees. Spanish village houses, with doorsteps directly onto the street, internal courtyards and deceptively spacious inside. Old fincas (a farm or country estate) sit on large plots amongst vineyards with panoramic views to the sea.
The nearby town of Calpe has a sports harbour where you can find diving, windsurfing, kayaking and many other activities related to the sea. There are many luxury villas on the cliffsides as well as less espensive accommodations along this stretch of Benissa known as 'Les Bassetes'. Nearby towns along the Costa Blanca are La Fustera, Cala dels Pinets, Cala de La Llobella, Cala l'Advocat, Baladrar and Cap Blanc before coming into Moraira.
Travel to Benissa is easily made from Alicante or Valencia. By car, take highway A-7 to exit 62 "Benissa/Teulada". You can also take N332. The closest airport is "El Altet" in Alicante 70km SW. The closest Railway station "Trenet de la Marina" Denia is also in Alicante.
All dates are approximate
January Fira i Porrat de Sant Antoni - Mediaeval Fair
April Fiesta Patronales de la Purisima Xiqueta - Usually held in the last week of April to celebrate the Patron Saint of the town. Includes concerts, bull running, street processions and sporting events.
June Moros y Cristianos, (Moors & Christians) Held at the end of June to celebrate the battles between the Moors and Christians 13th - 15th Century Exact dates for each year can be found at the Valencian Comunidad Tourism website].
Coordinates: 38°49′50″N 0°31′46″W / 38.83056, -0.52944
Source: CIA Factbook, Wikipedia
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