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Located in the inland, Albaida is a charming little town with plenty of historic sites, museums and festivals to be experienced. Find out more.
Situated in the province of Valencia, Albaida boasts a great historic and cultural heritage that will leave you lost for words. This is a town that has been inhabited by a whole host of civilisations over the centuries, from the Iberians who first settled in the Covalta area to the Moors who constructed the old castle.
What to see in Albaida
Beyond the castle and Covalta, an area of natural beauty, Albaida has a number of sights for you to put on your to-visit list. The most important of these is Los Milán de Aragón Palace-Castle, an emblem of the town owned by the Marquises of Albaida that was constructed in the late 15th century. It is located close to the church and the structure incorporates part of the Muslim defence wall.
As soon as you step foot inside the Palace, you will be transported back in time. Make sure you book your visit in advance to see the throne room, the music room and the Cristo room, as well as a valuable collection of Baroque paintings. And that’s not all: the building also houses a curious museum with an interesting collection.
The latter, namely Albaida’s International Puppet Museum, also known as MITA, has a collection of puppets that hail from some of the furthest flung corners of the world, including Java. It also has puppets that have appeared on popular TV shows, like the Electroduendes. It’s an absolute must-visit.
And that’s not everything you can do in Albaida. The town has another fascinating museum, which is dedicated to a tradition that UNESCO has listed Intangible Cultural Heritage: manual bell ringing at La Asunción Church in Albaida. Then there’s the museum dedicated to nativity scenes and dioramas.
As you wander around the streets of the centre you will come across many fountains dating from different periods. And if you are interested in seeing Albaida’s traditions, you could always coincide your visit with one of its many annual festivals. On the 3 May, for instance, the town hosts Santa Cruz Festival, while in July the town comes to life with San Jaime Fair that is known for its extensive programme of events.
Later in the year, on the 8 October, you can witness Moors and Christians and just after, on the 12 October, join the festivities for El Pilar. As you can see, there is plenty to experience in Albaida, so why not come for a visit? And we almost forgot: don’t forget about the incredible walks through the local scenery!
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