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| Ibi |
At the beginning of the 20th century a tinsmith produced a tin carriage for his children. This act of affection would transform the mountain town of Ibi into a leading National Centre for Toys. The toy industry has completely changed the history, demography and the structure of the town. Ibi has grown and become industrialized thanks to the toy industry and is today the largest toy manufacturing centre in the country - its 37 companies account for 40% of the national production.
However, well before this time, in the XVII century, the inhabitants of Ibi were involved in the 'cold' industry as they used to sell the ice they had collected in the surrounding mountains. Together with the nearby Xixona they became pioneers of the ice trade. Though it has restored its old town centre, Ibi is defined by its industrial activity.
Ibi has a monument to the Three Kings, a Museum of Toys, a Technological Institute for Toys and a working schedule that starts in May and ends with the Three Kings festivities. |
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Population:
22967 |
Altitude:
816 |
Location:
The economic and demographical capital and of the Foia de Castalla. Situated 36 km from Alicante and 77 from Benidorm. |
Distance from the capital:
46 Kilometers |
Gastronomy:
Arrós amb conill (rice and rabbit) caldós (rice soup), giraboix and olleta. |
Arts and Crafts:
Dolls and toys. |
Monuments:
Church of the Transfiguration and monument to the Three Kings. |
Museums:
Tou Museum (655 02 26). For children, by previous arrangement, the AIJU Ludoteque, (555 44 75). |
Festivities:
During the second weekend of September, fiestas are held in honour of the Virgin of the Defenceless, with Moors and Christians pageants. 'Els Enfarinats' fiestas, the original winter celebrations which parody the municipal authorities accompanied by 'Danses', are held on the 27th and 28th of December. |
Excursions:
Kermes oak trees in Jijona, Teixereta and Barranc dels Molins. |
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| _alcoy |
| Its bridges and its position as an industrial pioneer of the Valencian Community are the features that define Alcoy. Even though the Archaeological Museum displays an Iberian figure depicting a spinner, it was in the second half of the 18th century, at the onset of the Industrial Revolution, that the character of Alcoy was set |
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| _alicante |
| Alicante is situated in the Bay formed by the Cabo de las Huertas and the Cabo de Santa Pola, at the foothills of the Monte Benacantil. Alicante has a view over the sea and the fertile 'huerta', that surrounds the city. |
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| _biar |
| Biar is proud of its history and in 1995 commemorated the 750th anniversary of a decisive event: the town's conquest by the troops of Jaime I and its subsequent inclusion in the kingdom of Aragon. Biar's imposing castle, a National Monument, dates back to Islamic times and can be seen when approaching the town from Cañada, Alcoy and Villena |
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| _castalla |
| This historical capital of the region, Foia de Castalla, has undergone an economic evolution that has transformed it from a farming-based district to an industrial centre and service provider |
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| _ibi |
| At the beginning of the 20th century a tinsmith produced a tin carriage for his children. This act of affection would transform the mountain town of Ibi into a leading National Centre for Toys |
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| _jijona |
| Following the Treaty of Almizra, the city of Xixona became a border town on the outer limit of the Kingdom of Aragon. It played an important role when Alicante was seized in the 13th century, subsequently became a Royal Feudal Estate and finally a city in its own right in 1708 |
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| _onil |
| Though known for its 'cuquello' olives and refined pure oil olive, Onil is famous for being the leading national centre for the manufacturing of dolls and the sector's largest company is a based here |
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| _tibi |
| Tibi is a small peaceful village with white houses located between Maigmó, 'the balcony of Alicante' and the Peña Roja. |
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