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Exploring the Valley Right on our doorstep in the Valley of Les Murtes is ample opportunity for walking and exploring. Donkey rides can be arranged and some easy half hour walks make for a pleasant way for the family to spend time together in the early evening. The flora and fauna of the area may be of interest too, budding botanists and zoologists will find plenty to arouse their curiosity. History The Mediterranean was the heart of the Western world until the discovery of America. Spain played a prominent role across both of these periods and many towns have a continuous history from before Roman times. Denia for example, was a Roman port named after the goddess Diana, it has a Moorish castle and played a significant part in the Napoleonic wars. The coastal settlements were vulnerable to pirates and many of the forts and look-outs still stand today. Further inland is the evidence of the struggle to reconquer Spain from the Moors. Guadalest is worth a visit to see a fortified hilltop village in a dramatic setting, and in more remote parts there are cave paintings to be discovered.
Children's Attractions
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