What to see in Bocairent, the town excavated in the rock

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Fotomicar Inside the Valencian Community there is a delight hidden for lovers of the Middle Ages who are fond of visiting the remnants of that era that still remain in the country. This is Bocairent , a small town that houses a large number of points of interest. Here, in fact, the most valuable treasures are hidden in the least expected places: caves. The town has ideal buildings to store whatever is necessary, from ice to funeral urns. These are some of the highlights to see in Bocairent on a weekend. Friday afternoon Bocairent Bocairent. By MiguelAngel A good way to enter Bocairent is by accessing its old town, which will become a favorite place for 'Middle Ages lovers' . Named a Historical-Artistic Site in 1975, walking through its steep streets is like taking a walk through history.

The large number of fountains preserved in the municipality are a good guide for the walk. Some preserve the inscription of the date on which they were built, although many date from medieval times, as is the case of the fountain on Carrer de Sant Joan, from the 13th century. Others, such as the Escaleta fountain, are more modern (relatively), since it Colombia Mobile Number List dates back to 1793. To avoid getting too tired, the ideal thing to do that first afternoon is to go around and then try some of the gastronomic wonders of the area. As they say on the town's tourism website: "Bocairentina's gastronomy is clearly influenced by the Mariola mountain range and includes part of Valencian cuisine and another of La Mancha." Bocairent Bocairent. By Raul Its typical dishes are Mariola gazpacho , which has little to do with Andalusian. This is more like a stew and is made with rabbit meat, chicken, hare or partridges, snails, fried almonds and tomatoes and is served on a flour cake.



Also typical of that part of the territory are peppers stuffed with rice and pericana , a dish made with dried red peppers, salted fish and paprika. For those who prefer sweets, there is a variety of desserts with Arabic influence and to toast after a good feast there is nothing better than herbal liquor , made with sweet and dry anise as well as herbs from the mountains. For dinner, it is better to choose the lighter options and leave the heavier ones for midday on Saturday. Saturday What to see in Bocairent: Covetes dels Moros What to see in Bocairent: Covetes dels Moros. By FCG What better way to start the day than knowing one of the most popular features of Bocairent. They are Covetes dels Moros , a set of caves excavated in the rock that date back to Muslim times (hence their name), between the 10th and 11th centuries. Currently they can be visited following a guided tour so that no one gets lost in their interiors connected by corridors that, at times, require you to bend down to be able to navigate through them. Between 70% and 80% of the visit is done on all fours, so people who are claustrophobic or have mobility problems will have to observe them from the outside.