This district is home to two stunning natural parks: El Carrascal de la Font Roja , a haven of pine and seductive pathways, and the Sierra Mariola, which accommodates one of the largest forests of yew trees in Europe. The countryside is dotted with all manner of alluring features, from snow wells and paper mills to a record-holding reservoir, a valley dedicated to the magic of toy production and whitewashed villages like Penáguila and  Benifallim, with brown tiled roof and proud, upstanding bell towers.

Vying with its picture-postcard landscapes is a cityscape of equal beauty: Alcoy. Tucked away among the mountains, the industrial city of Alcoy harbours great treasure in the form of iconic Modernism architecture, and is part of the Art Noveau European Route.

The Font Roja natural park straddles different ecosystems: some areas are covered in pine and kermes oak, others ins ash and yew, with ivy creeping in damp spots, and thyme or pebrella. Perfect to enjoy practicing hiking, adventure sports our nordic walking over its natural paths. (See more info)

Alcoy boasts two Modernista marvels, a legacy of the town´s economic heyday in the early 20^th century. One is the Circulo Industrial building, whose facade and interior ooze Modernisme in every detail. Of similar beauty is La Casa del Pavo, once the studio of local 19^th century painter, Fernando Cabrera. There are also several others signs of Modernisme around the city. Take a stroll and see what you can discover.

Officially recognized as being of international tourist interest, Alcoy´s Moors and Christians festival is held each April. For the rest of the year, there´s the local museum, where you can immerse yourself in the history of these time-honored popular celebrations. (See more info).

 

Also you mustn´t leave without sampling the local cuisine: the gazpacho (meat stew served on flatbread) in Castalla, the olleta de blat (stew with pumpkin), the pericana (dried red pepper and cod salad) and the peladilla (sweet almonds) of Alcoy… one of the iconic  of traditional Mediterranean cuisine is the restaurant Masía la Mota , we offer a wide range of dishes based in the traditional cuisine of Alicante´s mountains.

 

In the rural hotel Masia la Mota, Alcoy, Alicante offer a special offer to “puente de Diciembre”:

A rural escape in the nature reserve of Font Roja, Alicante, Spain:

• 1 night in doble superior room with nature views
• Romantic dinner in our restaurant based on Spanish traditional cuisine
• Breakfast included, served in table in our cafe.

 

100 € per person

*minimum two people

*Drinks are not include in this offer

 

Romantic weekend in a nature reserve in Spain, Alicante:

• 2 nights in doble superior room with nature views
•  2 Romantic dinners in our restaurant based on Spanish traditional cuisine
• Breakfast included, served in table in our café

190€ per person

*minimum two people

*Drinks are not include in this offer

What you can do in December holidays in Spain?

Our suggestion a romantic escape in the nature and surrounded by Spanish culture:

Friday: Free Guided Route “Alcoy in the War Period” from 11:00 to 13.00h. Departure: Tourist Info Alcoy. Enrollment: click here.

Saturday: Free Guided Route “Alcoy with Tirisiti” from 11:00 to 13.00h. Departure: Tourist Info Alcoy. Enrollment: click here.

Sunday: Free Guided Route “Art Noveau European Route” from 11:00 to 13:00h. Departure: Tourist Info Alcoy. Enrollment: click here.

 

 

To more information, please, no hesitate to contact us: reservas@masialamota.com – 96 654 03 70