Penaguila
Penaguila - Costa Blanca - Spain - Penaguila is a tiny village on the slopes of the Sierra Aitana mountains in the northern Costa Blanca region, Spain.
Penaguila has a long and rich history and is particularly noted for its being given the status of a Royal Town, with voting rights in Parliament (unusual for such a small village). This privilege was granted after the village resolutely resisted a seige by Castillian forces in 1356.
Places of interest to visit are the castle, the Jardin de Santos with its beautiful fountain and the Hermitage del Seguro.
Penaguila can be reached via the CV-785 or the CV-781, Penaguila lies west of Alcoi.
Some nearby tourist attractions to visit include Benifallim, Guadalest, Callosa D'En Sarria, the Gallinera Valley and Benidorm.
Penaguila has a long and rich history and is particularly noted for its being given the status of a Royal Town, with voting rights in Parliament (unusual for such a small village). This privilege was granted after the village resolutely resisted a seige by Castillian forces in 1356.
Places of interest to visit are the castle, the Jardin de Santos with its beautiful fountain and the Hermitage del Seguro.
Penaguila can be reached via the CV-785 or the CV-781, Penaguila lies west of Alcoi.
Some nearby tourist attractions to visit include Benifallim, Guadalest, Callosa D'En Sarria, the Gallinera Valley and Benidorm.
Costa Blanca Villages - Penaguila
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