Welcome to inland Spain.
Pinoso, a vibrant and charming town, is situated inland from Alicante, 45 minutes away from Alicante Airport the city and the stunning white beaches of the Costa Blanca. The city of Murcia is also in close proximity. With a population exceeding 8,000, Pinoso is referred to in Valencian as El Pinos, a name inspired by the numerous pine trees that populate the area.
PINOSO & HAMLETS
Pinoso
Check out the real Spanish vibe in Pinoso, where life flows with the seasons and farming is a big deal! You won’t have to deal traffic jams or stoplights here; instead, you’ll see tractors zooming around, hauling almond, grape, and olive harvests to local wineries and cooperatives. Surrounded by gorgeous vineyards, Pinoso is a must-visit for wine lovers, known for its fantastic wineries that let you taste some amazing wines with tasty local tapas. And don’t miss the stunning sight of almond trees in bloom! Late January and early February turn the fields into a beautiful pink and white wonderland, filling the air with a sweet scent.Pinoso’s healthcare is pretty modern too, with a new medical center that’s open 24/7 and a few English-speaking dentists around. The village has some lovely parks and cute churches, with one church’s bell tower being the town’s symbol. It even has a clock from Madrid that needs winding every day! Make sure to check out the Monastery of St. Catherine and the Sanctuary of Saint Fatima while you’re at it.If you’re around in the first week of August, get ready for some fun! Pinoso comes alive with festivities, featuring carnival rides, dance parties, concerts, parades, and market stalls filled with food and drinks for everyone. Plus, the village celebrates its split from Monovar in 1826 with a delicious gastronomic festival every February.Thanks to its wine production and income from salt and marble mining, Pinoso is doing pretty well! The province of Alicante is responsible for 25% of Spain’s marble production, with a whopping 95% coming from Pinoso’s "Monte Coto" mountain. Come and soak up the good vibes in Pinoso!
Hamlets of Pinoso
Pinoso is surrounded by a bunch of cute little villages, each with its own patron saint and fun festivals. Let’s check out a few of them:
Rodriguillo, home to Casa Rodriguillo, is the biggest hamlet with about 200 residents. Its May festivals are super popular, drawing people from all over to kick off the celebration season after winter.
Culebron is a tiny spot on the way from Pinoso to Monovar, and it has this cool old chapel.
El Faldar gets its name from being at the foot of "Monte Cabezo," and in Spanish, "el falda" means "skirt." In June, they have a festival where they set a wooden structure on fire, and the fireworks are amazing! Plus, you can take a lovely walk from El Faldar to the nearby hamlet of Tres Fuentes.
Over in El Seque, you’ll find these interesting stone structures called "kievitsnesten." They look like little igloos and were used as shelters for wandering shepherds and their sheep.
Monte Cabezo is the closest hamlet to Pinoso, and it’s where you’ll find the Chapel of Saint Fatima.
Tres Fuentes is the smallest village in Pinoso, tucked away in the mountains, and there’s a gorgeous hike that connects it to Faldar.
Other nearby hamlets include Casas del Pino, Casas de Ibanez, La Caballusa, Paredon, Lel, Ubeda, Venta de Terros and Encebras.