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All about Rojales - Rojales situated in the La Vega Baja region 102 km from Benidorm, epitomizes the essence of a quintessential Spanish agricultural village, boasting the scenic River Segura meandering through its heart and showcasing traditional cave dwellings that encapsulate the rich history of the region.
View Larger Map. Rojales is a small agricultural village by the River (Rio) Segura in the Vega Baja Valley. It is now home to many expats due to the close proximity of the southern Costa Blanca beaches just ten minutes drive away. The nearest beaches are at Guardamar and Torrevieja but there are plenty more in the area.
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- Tourist Attractions, Sights and Things to Do
- Weather
- Cave Houses
- Azud Dam
- Gasparito Wells
- Salt Lakes
- Markets
- History and Landmarks
- Restaurants
- Excursions – Days Out
Rojales is a small Spanish town close to Benijofar, Ciudad Quesada, Almoradi and Torrevieja. Many championship golf courses are nearby and most importantly Rojales is just 10 minutes away from the fabulous sandy beaches of Guardamar and 15 minutes from Torrevieja’s beaches.
Throughout the year, Rojales, Spain enjoys great weather conditions. In the summer, daily temperatures average over 30°C, and even during winter, temperatures rarely drop below 15°C, making an apartment in Rojales ideal for golfing holidays in the winter sun. See our Rojales weatherpage for more details.
The town is famous for the beautiful cave houses which are located in the hills to the south of the town. The best-kept-secret tourist attraction in the Rojales area – the Casa de Las Conchas is by the lowest entrance to the caves area in Calle Vilatona. Over many years the owner, Manuel Fulleda Alcaraz, has decorated his house with patterns of she...
The Azud is a stone dam, dating back to the 16th century and still in operation. It’s purpose was to raise the level of the river to direct the water into the irrigation trenches and onto the water wheel.
The Gasparito Wells date back to the 1920’s, these two subterranean wells excavated from the mountain sandstone were designed to collect and store rainwater to supply the surrounding areas. Water merchants used to visit the wells and stock up with ‘skin bags’ full of water then return to their villages where they could then sell them. The West Well...
The town of Rojales is a haven for nature lovers, with the Natural Park of the Lagoons of Torrevieja and La Mata (also known as Torrelamata) just a few miles away from Rojales rental accommodation. The Natural Park of the Lagoons is a vast region of salt marshes, lagoon waters and reed beds which are filled with migratory birds, especially flamingo...
The lively weekly market means that taking self catering accommodation here is a real pleasure too. Make sure you visit the local market selling fresh fruits and vegetables as well as other locally-made goods and produce – market day in Rojales is on a Thursday. Below: Video showing Rojales market
What makes Rojales so interesting is its heritage and history. Rojales dates back to the Moors during the Moorish occupation of Spain from the 8th until 13th Centuries A.D. The Moors were famous for setting up the irrigation systems throughout Spain to water the fruits and vegetables planted making Rojales what it is today. Rojales is situated on t...
There are many good restaurants in Rojales without the need to drive further afield. For more details see our dedicated Rojales restaurantspage to find out more about Asiatico Esmeralda Restaurante, Dos Hermanos Restaurant, El Marques Restaurant, La Perla Roja Restaurant, The Olde 9th Restaurant, Pizzeria Merccini Restaurant, Ronald’s Restaurante a...
Not far from Rojales is the large beach town and resort of Torrevieja with a very good market every Friday. Torrevieja is also known for its superb promenade, restaurants and the Habaneras shopping centre. Within drivable distance of Rojales is a water park called Aquapolis. There are a number of historic cities within an hour’s drive of Rojales – ...
Rojales Rojales is a village in the province of Alicante and autonomous community of Valencia, Spain. The municipality covers an area of 27.6 square kilometres and as of 2011 had a population of 21583 people.
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Top cities between Benidorm and Rojales. The top cities between Benidorm and Rojales are Alicante, Calpe, Gandia, Altea, Santa Pola, and L'Alfas del Pi. Alicante is the most popular city on the route. It's less than an hour from Benidorm and less than an hour from Rojales. Show only these on map.
