Next to the bus station we find a newly renovated park that invites you to take a walk and rest in between monument and monument. A quiet place to go. Children can also enjoy children's games.

The park is located in the area known as La Goteta, next to Virgen de las Injurias street, behind a commercial complex and in front of the Sierra de San Julián. It has a wide extension and has a garden area, space for children's games equipped with bouncy devices and castles, as well as an area for sports, as well as benches and spaces covered with parasols. Pepe Marín Guerrero, an official and journalist, was a longtime editor of La Verdad, responsible for the areas of politics and labor. Later he held the positions of territorial director of Culture and Education and, finally, he was delegate of the Consell in Alicante until his sudden and unexpected death in 'act of service' on February 21, 2009, when he accompanied the Minister of Infrastructure, Mario Flores, at a press conference.

The earliest information about what is now known as the Huerto del Cura (Priest’s Orchard) dates back to 1846 when the owner, Mr. Fenoll de Bonet, sold it to Sir Juan Espuche. At this time the tenant was Andrés Castaño Peral. Some years later, Andrés Castaño bought the orchard and, as the owner, he lived there with his family until his death. The orchard was nothing more than a plot of farming land exclusively dedicated to agriculture. After the death of Andres Castaño, the third of his sons, José, who was a priest, continued living in the family home and, shortly before 1900, he became the owner then known as “Huerto del Capellán Castaño (Chaplain Castaño’s Orchard).” Some years later his name was shortened to “Huerto del Cura (Priest’s Orchard),” which is still used today. THE IMPERIAL PALM TREE Palmeral-de-Elche-5This rare specimen of Palm Tree is the main reason for the popularity of the Huerto del Cura. Its name comes from the Empress Elisabeth of Austria (“Sissi”), to which Chaplain Castaño dedicated when she visited the orchard in 1894. A memory of this visit also lies in the bust of the Empress situated at the north wing of the Imperial Palm Tree. The Imperial Palm Tree is approximately 165 years old. Far from being old, it is in its prime if we bear in mind that palm trees live without many problems for more than 200 years. Its value as a botanical phenomenon lies in the fact that it deceives the laws of biology: – The shoots of this specimen of palm tree generally develop at the base of the tree, when it is between 10 and 15 years old, however in this case they were formed when the father palm tree was more than 60 years old and at a very uncommon height of 2 metres, very far from the roots, where there is less sap. – The palm tree has a large number of shoots (7) and has developed in perfection and symmetry. – The children palm trees have acquired a colossal size after more than 130 years, feeding off the sap that comes from the central father palm tree. Shortly before 1900, Chaplain Castaño set up a support to avoid that the weight of the children palm trees made them pull apart from the father palm tree. Currently, this formidable candelabra tree with 8 arms weighs more than 8 tons, measuring 17 metres in height. Some of the children palm trees have lost part of the harmony that they once had, but its grandeur and nobility remain indisputable.

Green corner next to the Acequión beach with a children's play area, a bandstand for musical concerts, a beautiful old restored fountain and various plants and trees.

PARQUE DE LA HUERTA, beautiful natural place located in the heart of the orchard and lung of the town with an area of 30,000 m2. They have the presence of a covered auditorium with a capacity to hold 3,000 people and in which entertainment, performances, acts of social and cultural life of the municipality are hosted. The harmony, serenity and tranquility that is breathed throughout the park, invite you to walk and be able to abstract from the bustling urban spaces that usually surround us. Within this wonderful place highlights a great variety of flora that enlivens and makes more beautiful, if possible, this place.

The building of the reservoir began in 1947 and after 10 years of works, it was inaugurated in 1957, it began operating. The dam is 63 meters high and 318 meters long, its capacity is 16 hm3, it has an area of 103 hectares and is located between the towns of Villajoyosa and Orxeta; suppling water to Villajoyosa and the town of Benidorm. The marsh offers beautiful views of the towns of Vilajoyosa, Benidorm and also the sea, while discovering and enjoying a very special fauna and flora. The flora that is found is very Mediterranean, pine, rosemary, esparto, oleander... also has a varied fauna, if you are lucky you can see herons, cormorants, perch, frogs, turtles, eagles, kestrels, rabbits, squirrels, foxes and even some boar. The flow of Amadorio varies throughout the year, depending on the seasons, so that in every visit you can enjoy a different and new landscape. Amadorio marsh route starting in Villajoyosa To know the Amadorio Reservoir in its entirety you will need at least 3h as it borders the marsh lands and its 16 km. This route is not at all difficult, does not have large climbs or descents, you can simply take a walk, it is not necessary either to do the whole route, you can go along some sections and enjoy it equally; Or stop to contemplate, practice mindfulness in a special place, take a picnic or fish, because fishing is allowed in boats without motor. We recommend if you visit it in hot weather, that you have the foresight to bring water to hydrate, sunscreen and comfortable shoes. The reservoir has parking, there is a small recreational area in the shade where you can rest and if you go with children, they can play and have fun. When arriving at the reservoir, you will see surrounding the dam, are two silos standing with all their majesty. When crossing the dam, you will be in awe of its majestic and impressive views due to its height. On the opposite side of the dam a tunnel awaits you, opening the door to the beautiful walk that awaits you. The good weather that we have in Villajoyosa will help you enjoy a nice day of hiking or walking in the marshland. Once through the tunnel, you start the route, skirting the marsh while enjoying all its beauty and splendor, you come across a road without traffic, which you can continue on until the end, which leads to a road with traffic, although scarce, which takes you to the bridge of the main road that unites La Vila with Sella and Orxeta. At that point, you must decide if you want to venture on and make the entire journey in the direction of the dam (by a road with a small amount of traffic) or if you prefer to go back. While you walk you will pass among pine trees, you will enjoy the silence, the peace and the peculiar landscape, you can do the whole journey walking, if you are a sports lover you can also do it by running, cycling, motocross, you can also practice fishing, enjoy photography or If you go with children and friends, practice geocaching. Hiking Route Amadorio Reservoir During the trip you will enjoy the spectacular views of the Mediterranean Sea. From the reservoir you can see from the Cape of Huertas to Villajoyosa, El Campello and the Bay of Benidorm, as well as some beautiful old country houses in the area. Do not wait any longer to discover this beauty created by man in the middle of nature that will undoubtedly impact you for its majesty, its views and for the contact with nature and beauty of this small corner of the Mediterranean coast.

The Beniarrés reservoir is located in the municipality of Beniarrés, in the province of Alicante (Spain). It was built in 1958 in the channel of the Serpis River, occupies an area of 268 Ha, with a maximum capacity of 27 hm3. It has a gravity dam of 5 meters high, with flood gates of 1,000 m³ / s capacity. Fishing is allowed. Carp and black bass are fished, navigation is also allowed. This reservoir belongs to the Júcar Hydrographic Confederation and its waters are used to irrigate the Safor orchard.

The Sierra de Bernia is a mountainous complex belonging to the Betic Cordilleras, specifically the Prebetic Cordillera, and located in the southeast of the Iberian Peninsula, in the province of Alicante. Fort of Bernía: In 1562, by order of Philip II, the so-called Fort of Bernia was built on the southern slope of the mountain range. Pretending to avoid the situation produced in 1526 with the revolt of the Moors, who were installed in this location for long months, the purpose of the building was, on the one hand, to prevent the Moorish revolts and, on the other, to defend the coast of the frequent attacks of the Berber pirates. To this eminently defensive purpose (which had strong detractors among prestigious military, such as the viceroy Vespasiano Gonzaga, who considered the fort a little less than useless), we must add the deeply symbolic fact of the installation of a fort and a contingent of troops of the king in an eminent position over an area of ​​stately dominance. Although it is often reported that the Moors became strong for a year in 1609, the fact is false, because it confuses the rebellion of 1609 (which had its stage in Vall de Laguart) with that of Bernia in 1526. After the expulsion of the Moors in 1609, between 1612 and 1613 its dismantling took place, since its provisioning was complicated by its remote location, and there was no point in leaving such a construction without garrison. Currently you can see numerous remains of the fort: canvases of walls, vaulted buildings, moats and towers of the fort. From the remains of this fortification, located at 803 meters high, you can visually control the entire coastline between the Cabo de la Nao, in Javea, and the port of Alicante. On clear days, you can even glimpse the island of Ibiza.

The Lo Morant Park is an urban park located in the northern area of ​​the city of Alicante. Ideal for walking and playing sports. Its landscape area is an example of the Mediterranean flora. This green zone is located between the Virgen del Remedio and Virgen del Carmen neighborhoods, in the grid delimited by Lugo, Pablo Neruda, Vicente Aleixandre and Pedro Salinas streets. Its areas and recreational-cultural facilities of direct attention by municipal personnel, allow to practice, among others, the following activities: croquet, petanque, bowling, board games, etc. It also has playgrounds for children, swings, slides, etc.