Where can you find a place where time moves more gently, and the pace of city living is far from view? This is the appeal of Visit Costa Blanca Spain’s obscure towns and villages: the scenery feels like turning over a last-gen spiritual stone.
Certainly you could liken the places of Altea to a calm pool. But slightly to one side of that strict metaphor, tints pinkish light colors it. The town’s streets of pebble and whitewashed houses with a perfectly appointed bougainvillea growing from each one are typical Mediterranean fare, sure, but also somehow coquettishly different again. A friend of mine once told me that in the Altea plaza, you can see the most beautiful sunset capable of turning any engineer into a poet in minutes. Watching that same sun sink slowly into the Mediterranean Sea, I tend to concur.My next stop was Guadalest, a town with the fairy-tale charm of a castle perched high above cliffs.
Yourfirst sight may make you think it’s a scene from dreams that has come to life. The shops, stables and smiling villagers all near you- whether old or traditional in style- only add to its everlasting charm, which is one point not to be missed. The micro-museum with a wealth of nice collections is also recommended– extremely pleasing!There, by the coast, lies Moraira, a small fishing village where tradition is still earnestly preserved. Wandering through its sandy beaches, you may let your thoughts roam over life’s deepest problems all alone with endearing soundless waves for company. You might also find yourself ensconced in a coffee-house, sipping a rather delightful cortado and lost completely in some story that has caught your imagination. Moraira is a place of simplicity.See next, Jalon, a valley covered in vines famous for its lively markets. On Saturdays, this place is buzzing as people crowd in for the deals. Every visit is like setting out across unknown seas on a treasure hunt, from antique trinkets to handcrafted articles.
Stories also abound of what one experiences from wines that dance on the tongue at every taste and make wine-tas-ting a worthy stop on you itinerary.Lastly, don’t forget Villajoyosa, renowned for its colorful seafront and irresistible chocolate. The houses’ vivid hues are an outward reflection of a lively spirit that is very special to you here. While in this town indulge yourself on a chocolate-tasting sojourn.
The local confectionary has items that will turn even the most disciplined dietary fundamentalist into a temptee!So, the next time you are ambling about Spain, don’t forget this: Costa Blanca’s famous places pull the crowds, while its hidden towns talk softly only to the patient heart. And there, in those peaceful settings, tales unfold themselves with an ease that any r ewriter cannot but envy; they offer glimpses into life which are ever decked out with rich history, a culture that is uniquely its own and moments unpressured by hurry.