Costa Blanca Villages - Algorfa - By: Needahand

Algorfa – Situated between Almoradi and Rojales in the Vega Baja region of the Costa Blanca, Spain is the tiny citrus farming village of Algorfa. Located on the banks of the River Segura, Algorfa lies on rich and fertile land, its surrounding countryside is full of orange and lemon groves. Algorfa enjoys spectacular views both to the mountains and to the azure blue Mediterranean Sea.

Early artefacts show that there were definitely settlements in the area around Algorfa as far back as 3.000 BC. Human remains were uncovered by a Jesuit archaeologist in 1903 which date from the Neolithic Era (4,000 – 2,000 BC).

Founded in 1328 when Alfonso II granted Algorfa a privilege and made it part of the kingdom of Valencia, the original village consisted of 15 properties housing 15 families. This privilege was later withdrawn by Felipe V at the end of the War of Spanish Succession 1714, the privilege was however restored before the end of the eighteenth century by king Carlos IV at the request of the Marquesses of Algorfa.

The Algorfa of today is a peaceful and friendly village, centred around the pretty village square where many fiestas and celebrations take place. Located in the village square are the new Town Hall (built in 2004), the church and the police station (combined with the Town Hall) together with a number of bars and restaurants where visitors and villagers can enjoy a quiet drink and a tasty lunch. Even the centre of Algorfa is a tranquil place where visitors are always given a warm welcome.

Algorfa has a wonderful warm Mediterranean climate with mild winters and hot summers. The entire region can generally expect over three hundred days of sun annually and enjoys an average temperature of approximately 19 degrees centigrade. Rainfall in Algorfa is low and occurs mostly in the winter months.

Places to visit around Algorfa include the Palace of the Marquis de Fontabla in the nearby village of Jacarilla, the neo-gothic 19th Century church between Algorfa and Benejuzar. The cave houses (featuring a craft market) at Rojales, the bustling town of Torrevieja with its huge Friday market and the Natural Park of the Salt Lakes at La Mata.

Also worth a visit is the bustling Algorfa Sunday market a great place to pick up a bargain.

Close by is the La Finca Golf Club, designed by Jose Gancedo this fine championship golf course was opened in 2001, set in beautiful surroundings and enjoying some stunning views, it comprises 18 holes and a par 72 course (the current cost of a round in 2007 is 75 euros), renowned for having the greatest variety of greens of any course on the Costa Blanca it is both enjoyable and challenging. Be sure to check out the local recreation centre with its fine range of activities including five-a-side football (3 pitches), tennis, swimming and squash. The nearby Aqua Park at Quesada is also a popular spot especially during the hot summer months.

There are no beaches in Algorfa, as it is an inland village, but just down the road at Guardamar del Segura you will find miles and miles of excellent sandy beaches together with some superb water sports facilities. The surrounding coastline is renowned for its crystal clear water and there are some wonderful spots for scuba diving and snorkelling.

So this is Algorfa – the little Costa Blanca village with a big welcome.

Algorfa can be accessed from the AP-7 motorway (Cartagena – Crevillente) and from the CV-91 between Guardamar del Segura and The historic city of Orihuela. Algorfa is approximately 35 minutes drive from both Murcia and Alicante airports.

About the Author

This article on the village of Algorfa was written by journalist Steve Locke who lives and works in Cabo Roig on the Costa Blanca, Spain. Check out his website to read dozens of other interesting articles. More about Algorfa can be found here:- Algorfa And for details of property for sale in the area click here:- Costa Blanca Property

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