The Mediterranean, crucible of cultures and a bridge between civilisations, has marked the physiognomy of this municipal area over the centuries. The area has been inhabited since time immemorial, in fact Upper Paleolithic and Neolithic artefacts have been found in the "Cova de les Cendres". The Iberians also left their hallmark until they lost their identity due to the Romanisation of the territory. After the Romans, farmers and livestock breeders, who may have named this area, came the Arabs. They were responsible for giving shape to the splendid terraced landscape we still enjoy today, and for naming numerous parts of the municipal area. In the 13th century, when the armies of James I appeared, the culture, traditions and customs that make up the friendly, cheerful and hospitable character of this Mediterranean people started to germinate. The municipal area was legally created in 1386 and, shortly afterwards, in 1410, we received a visit from an historical figure, St Vicente Ferrer, our first famous tourist. During the 15th, 16th and 17th centuries the community suffered from continuous attacks from Berber pirates. It was then that our most significant architectural legacy was built: the Cap d'Or watchtower, the Santa Catalina Church-Fortress and the Sala de Jurats i Justicies. After the tower, which is now commonly known as the Castell de Moraira (Moraira castle) or Castell de la Mar (Castle of the Sea) were built, and under its protection, a small settlement started to develop, mainly reliant on fishing, but also engaged in other activities. In the 19th century, the economy of the Marina Alta district started booming as a result of raisin exports to the rest of Europe and to America. Calle Almacenes is still reminiscent of these buildings which were used to store raisins, before they were taken in the fishermen's small vessels to larger ships in the bay for export to their destinations. The first economic activity in the municipal area, agriculture, which produces the delightful sweet Roman muscat grapes used to make an exquisite wine, mistela, started to decline in the mid-20th century with the arrival of the tourist industry. El Portet and Platgetes still show signs of the first holidaymakers to come here in the middle of the last century. However, it was at the end of the sixties and the beginning of the seventies when we started to welcome visitors who came to enjoy the wonderful climate, attractive beaches and lovely scenery. Holidaymakers who come here now will find a town with a rich natural, historical, artistic and monumental heritage. Those looking for culture will find numerous stories, legends and people who offer a friendly welcome.

The more traditional Rojales, with its cave neighborhoods and its deep-rooted orchard culture, contrasts with the important tourist complex that make up the urbanizations of Ciudad Quesada, Pueblo Lucero, Doña Pepa, Pueblo Bravo and El Pepín. These urbanizations equipped with the best comforts and services, have become one of the main engines of residential tourism on the Costa Blanca, as proven by the 5,000 families, from Spain and the rest of Europe, who have settled in the town in the last years. The perfect communications, the mild climate and the interesting culture that surrounds Rojales, are attractions that convince tourists, national and foreign, to install their home in the municipality.

Founded by the mythical Arab caudillo Raduan belonged to the Jewish family of Jaime de Santángel. Soon it was populated by Arabs and Christians who managed to become independent of the neighboring Orihuela in the early date of century XVI. Nowadays it is an average town, with 5,150 inhabitants, to which the Segura irrigates thanks to the channel of Escorratel. At the foot of the Sierra de Segura, alone in the plain that surrounds it and populated by prickly pears as well as by scrub thin, is a town of rich agriculture of high technology dedicated to the hortofruticultura although in time it was famous his production of hemp and cotton. From this production has resulted an incipient artisan industrialization that produces alpargatas and ceramics. The population of Redován is maintained in a growing rhythm and at present it is between the seven and eight thousand inhabitants. -Redovan’s name is purely Arab and refers to the knight or family who owned the town, which in the beginning was nothing else, in the whole of its term, than a farm or estate of the vast territory that then depended on Orihuela. Some want to derive them from Farax Ben Redvan or Reduan, general of the Moorish King of Granada, who invaded and sacked Guardamar in 1331, and encamped in the foothills of our sierra, staying in the place which, for this reason, they say took then name Of his name. But this does not seem to be the truest truth, since before 1331, in the Book of Repartimientos of Orihuela it is mentioned already with the name of “Aben-Redvan”, that means: “Of the children of Redován”; Which clearly alludes to an owner of the same name as the General, but long before him.

Currently El Poble Nou de Benitatxell is a town with many natural resources to escape and visit. Many beautiful hiking trails, coves and cliffs, and lots of nature to enjoy and get lost, enjoying this and spend some awesome days. El Poble Nou de Benitatxell has a rich and interesting past thanks to different cultures that lived in different dwellings and farmhouses and left very visible traces in toponymy, language in general and some buildings and customs. The first signs of occupation dating from the Paleolithic, discovered by studies in the Cove del Moro. In this same site and in els Forats of the gorge of l'Asbardal, there also have been found remains of the Calcolitic era (among 2.200 BC - 1800 BC). Already in the Bronze age (1800 BC - 700 BC) evidence of inhabitants are determined in the Tossal d'Arnau and Tossal Redó. Both are located at the top of two hills, in presumed location of defence and control of the territory. In the Iberian era (550 BC - 210 BC) the presence of three remarkable cores have been detected. The Tossal de l'Abiar continues to be a settlement with clear purpose of defence. But in its vicinity have been found interesting objects in the slope of the Hill known as Cova de les Bruixes (cave of the Witches). There were also evidence of remains of ceramics in els Valentins or La Font. In El Poble Nou de Benitatxell are significant signs of Roman era (210 - 476 BC) in the part of l'Abiar. The settlement of Tossal de Abiar can be associated as a farmstead which furthermore also exert control over the territory surrounding it. The large occur of groundwater favoured the agriculture holdings. In the area of el Pous of l’Abiar also some remains have been found related to the wine production. Towards the South of the actual village, will consider the possible existence of settlements at the Camí de la Roca. In the area of Pinaret, also various remains from Later Roman age have been located. One of the most important relicts from the Islamic period is the toponymic contribution which even appears in the name of the municipality, Benitatxell (with references to Benitexil or Benitagel). Of this culture are conserved items of names such as Abiar, Alcassar, Lluca, Moraig (Almoraig), Benicambra, etc. In 1497 an independent village existed in the area of Lluca. Several farmhouses from the 11th century been detected, in the part of Abiar, with architectural remains of well shafts, a cave and a Manor House. Records of a necropolis of the Muslim-Hispanic era in the part of el Alcassar have been discovered to. And in the old Benitagel, documents describe structures of silos or small food stores. This farmstead would be located on the current grounds of the Church. All this, shows the importance of the Arab culture in the municipality. In 1244 the Christian troops of Jaume I conquered the city of Dénia (Daniya) and its territory, in which was located El Poble Nou de Benitatxell. Several historical ups and downs, including the expulsion of the Moors in 1609, led, between the years 1609 to 1617, to the depopulation and abandonment of ancient Arab farmhouses in Abiar and Benitagell. From that date on began the repopulation of Christians from Mallorca, mainly from lower basin of the Segre and Lleida. They built the church, dedicated to St. Maria Magdalene (1710), where the new inhabitants grouped around. The Village belonged to Xàbia, within the Marquisat of Dénia, until 1698, when it gained its independency, since then, its coat of arms can still be seen the 5 stars of Dénia House. The Act of formation of the University of Benitatxell, on January 4th 1698, gives witness to the existence of 22 houses, where lived a hundred inhabitants. Among the population centres of Benitatxell and the farmstead of Abiar, it also refers to a church located in the heart of Benitatxell. The above-mentioned Act marks the limits of the municipal term and makes reference to the "Poble antich que al present está derruit anomenat de Lluca". As opposed to this old town, was created the nickname Poble Nou (new village), used in the whole region upon now, so that the actual name is El Poble Nou de Benitatxell.

Monóvar [moˈnoβaɾ]) is a municipality in the comarca of Vinalopó Mitjà in the Valencian Country, Spain.

The salt pans are a unique enclave with great biological and landscape richness. In the 1980s it was abandoned and became the particular paradise of many species of birds.   A new modality of ecotourism was born in Calp, motivated by the study and observation of birds and their habitats, ornithological tourism or birdwatching. A total of 173 species of registered birds shows us the importance of this wetland. Emphasize the populations of common flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber) that reaches several hundred specimens and the common stilt (Himantopus himantopus). In addition, specimens of Gray Heron, Black-rumped Plover, European Rail and Common Coot have been recorded, including some species in delicate situations such as the Marbled Teal or the White Jar. Of all these birds that can be seen in the salt flats, there is no doubt that the most spectacular and striking is the common flamenco. This bird, with a wingspan of up to 170 cm and a length of 140 cm surprises with its strange silhouette and very long neck. Another singular resident of the salt mines is the common stilt, unmistakable for its long red tarsi, its peak reaching 7 cm. and its contrasted black and white plumage.   The common stilt is a frequent bird in the salinas.

“Les Pesqueres” scenic viewpoint looks upon a small universe of place names inspired by the fishing activities which the men from Xàbia and the neighbouring towns carried out in the vertical walls of its cliffs, in spite of the obvious difficulties which can be easily perceived from the viewpoint. On the crags or on top of fragile thatched mats, the men established their positions to fish, especially in the long dark nights of winter.

Another coastal defence was erected in “Punta d´Ambolo”, also known as the “Torre del Descubridor” (Discoverer’s Tower), with a single floor and two sentry boxes which have now disappeared. Its splendid location allows the view to travel from “Cabo de la Nao” up to the “Punta de Moraira”.

These rugged cliffs challenges hikers and block their way towards the sea, however, it offers a dense Allepo Pine (“pino carrasco”) forest where peregrine falcons can be seen in their likely route from the Montgó mountain, the large Mountain mass which protects Xàbia. In the “Punta del Cap Negre” scenic viewpoint, we also highlight the fishermen’s trails which wind along its sides and approach near the “Tabaco and La Mina” caves.

Viewpoint with picnic area and parking enabled. The Muntanyeta Verda, a small promontory about 50 meters high, is located at the northwest end of the Natural Park. In it is represented much of the vegetation typical of the Mediterranean mountain.